New Energy Nexus

[Recorded in June 2022]
Season 4, Episode 6: Dr. Alpha Wang - TerraQuanta

In our last episode of Season 4, we speak with Alpha Wang, Founder and CEO of TerraQuanta (大地量子). TerraQuanta is a geospatial analytics company that uses artificial intelligence to access and assess climate-related physical risk data. Join us as we explore the benefits of having a Chengdu-based business, as well as the competitive advantage of TerraQuanta in this crowded space.


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第4季，第6期：大地量子 – 王驰（Alpha Wang）

作为本季播客的收官篇，我们与大地量子（TerraQuanta）的创始人兼首席执行官王驰（Alpha Wang）进行了对话。大地量子是一家以“AI+遥感”为核心技术的创新企业，利用AI技术和卫星遥感，为多个应用场景和行业提供全面、精确的地球空间信息数据。本期请加入我们一起探讨在成都设立企业的优势，以及大地量子的核心竞争力。敬请收听本期的中国生态创新播客。

[Recorded in April 2022]
Season 4, Episode 5: Ethan Zhu - Powershare
In this episode, we are joined by Ethan Zhu, founder and CEO of PowerShare. PowerShare is a Virtual Power Plant Platform that manages and distributes energy resources. What is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)? How is power system management getting smarter and more efficient? Are there government policies that support VPP and energy digitization? Tune in for this week's episode of China Cleantech.


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第4季，第5期：电享科技 - 朱卓敏（Ethan Zhu）
在本期节目中，我们很高兴地邀请到了电享科技（PowerShare）的创始人兼首席执行官朱卓敏（Ethan Zhu）作为分享嘉宾。电享科技自主研发了虚拟电厂平台（VPP），用于管理和分配能源资源。什么是虚拟电厂（VPP）？电力系统管理如何变得更加智能和高效？是否有支持VPP和能源数字化的政策？敬请收听本期的中国生态创新播客。

[Recorded in April 2022]
Season 4, Episode 4: Fei Xiaojing - Impact Hub Shanghai
Xiaojing is the co-founder and managing partner at Impact Hub Shanghai. In this week’s episode, we explore how Impact Hub Shanghai is furthering sustainability with business innovation, how Impact Hub works with corporations to achieve sustainability goals, and the startups that are propelling sustainable industries forward in China.


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第4季，第4期：Impact Hub上海 - 费晓静
晓静是Impact Hub 上海的联合创始人兼管理合伙人。在本周的节目中，我们将探讨Impact Hub上海是如何通过业务创新进一步推动可持续发展，如何与企业合作以实现可持续发展目标，以及介绍推动中国可持续产业发展的初创企业的。

[Recorded in April 2022]
Season 4, Episode 3: Tim Yu - Tan Da 碳达
Tim Yu is the Founder and CEO of Tan Da, a carbon capture, utilization, and storage startup (CCUS) based in Shenzhen. In this episode, we learn about Tim’s startup journey from researching inorganic amorphous materials at UCLA to commercializing his patented CCUS technology with local Chinese government and chemical companies in the coastal province of Shandong. As China’s decarbonization efforts scale up, Tim discusses the market opportunity of CCUS technology and what’s needed for the industry to be successful.


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第4季，第3期：碳达 - 俞英田（Tim Yu）

俞英田（Tim Yu）是碳达的创始人兼首席执行官。碳达位于深圳，是一家专注于CCUS（碳捕获，利用和存储）技术的创新公司。在本期节目中，我们了解了Tim的创业历程：起初他在加州大学洛杉矶分校研究无机非晶材料，后来他与山东省当地政府及化学公司合作，完成了将他的专利CCUS技术商业化的过程。随着中国进一步推进低碳减排，我们也与Tim讨论了CCUS技术的市场机会以及该行业取得成功所需的条件。

[Recorded in April 2022]
Season 4, Episode 2: Wang Yijing - 2060 Advisory
Wang Yijing is the Founding Partner and CEO of 2060 Advisory, an impact investing consulting firm. In this episode we learn how 2060 Advisory helps Chinese entrepreneurs navigate social and environmental issues and the road to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.


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第4季，第2期：2060影响力投资咨询 - 王苡憬（Wang Yijing）

王苡憬是2060影响力投资咨询的创始合伙人兼首席执行官。在本期节目中，我们将了解这家企业如何帮助中国企业家应对社会和环境问题，以及如何在2060年之前实现碳中和的目标。

[Recorded in April 2022]
Season 4, Episode 1: Katherine Han - Harvest Fund Management

To kick off season four of China Cleantech, Andrew and Marilyn speak with Katherine Han who leads ESG research for Harvest Fund, a 1.4 trillion RMB (214 billion USD) asset manager that focuses mostly on Chinese listed equity and fixed income products. Katherine is responsible for establishing Harvest’s proprietary ESG framework and database for the China market, as well as managing Harvest’s stewardship program and ESG engagement initiatives. Prior to Harvest, Katherine was a senior analyst with MSCI ESG Research. What matters most in each of the E, S and G components? How do both foreign and domestic ESG asset management regulations impact the Harvest Fund’s work? Where are the Chinese retail and institutional investing communities situated with respect to considering investment impact on people and planet?


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第4季，第1期：嘉实基金 - 韩晓燕（Katherine Han）

中国生态创新播客第四季已经拉开了序幕。在这一期中，两位主持人Andrew和Marilyn采访了韩晓燕（Katherine Han），她是嘉实基金（Harvest Fund）ESG研究部的负责人。嘉实基金是一家管理着1.4万亿元人民币（2,140亿美元）的资产管理公司，主要专注于中国的上市股票和固定收益产品。Katherine针对中国市场搭建了嘉实基金专有的ESG体系和数据库，同时也参与了嘉实基金的管理项目和ESG促进计划。在加入嘉实基金之前，Katherine是MSCI ESG 评级的高级分析师。对ESG的三个方面——环境（Environment）、社会（Social） 和公司治理（Governance）来说，最重要的部分分别是什么？国内外ESG资产管理的法规如何影响嘉实基金的工作？考虑到投资对人类和地球的影响，中国零售和机构投资界应该担任什么角色？

In the final episode of Season 3, Andrew and Marilyn speak with Dr. Guo Peiyuan, one of China’s renowned experts in ESG and green investment. Peiyuan is chairman of SynTao Green Finance and co-founder and General Manager of SynTao. He co-founded the China Social Investment Forum and is a member of both the China Green Finance Committee and the China Green Securities Committee. Peiyuan also teaches MBA and MPA students at the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management and at Beijing Normal University.

We discuss the trends that are likely to shape the next decade of Chinese climate-friendly lending and investment. There is at least one commonality with many industrialized markets: the younger generation of investors is propelling ESG demand.


在第三季最后一期中，两位主持人——Andrew和韦玛丽，与中国著名的ESG和绿色投资专家郭沛源博士进行了对话。 沛源是商道融绿董事长，商道纵横联合创始人兼总经理。 他同时也是中国社会投资论坛的联合创办人以及中国绿色金融委员会和中国绿色证券委员会的成员。沛源还在清华大学经济管理学院和北京师范大学教授MBA和MPA学生。

我们讨论了可能影响中国未来十年气候友好型贷款和投资的趋势。 许多工业化市场至少有一个共同点：年轻一代的投资者正在推动ESG需求。

[Recorded in December 2021] Annie Liang-Zhou, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Liang Capital Partners, joins us in this episode focused on climate-friendly wealth management. Annie is also Founder and Managing Partner of Universal Pacific Advisors LLC, a cross-border consulting company focused on financial advisory, strategy, and cultural exchange. Previously, she was Director of External Affairs of the U.S.-China Green Fund and still manages its corporate foundation that engages in environmental education and action. She is a member of the National Committee on US-China Relations. Annie explains her motivation for climate tech and investing, including some of the innovations that she finds to be financially promising and impactful. And mushroom leather makes a debut.

Relevant links:
- Universal Pacific Partners: http://www.universalpacificadvisors.com/
- Annie Liang-Zhou’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieyzhou/
- The National Committee on US-China Relations: https://www.ncuscr.org/

[录制于 2021 年 12 月] 本期播客中，我们邀请到了来自Liang Capital Partners 的联合创始人兼管理合伙人 Annie Liang-Zhou，重点关注气候友好型财富管理的话题。 Annie 还是 Universal Pacific Advisors的创始人和管理合伙人。该公司是一家专注于财务咨询、战略和文化交流的跨境咨询公司。 此前，她曾担任中美绿色基金对外事务总监，目前仍管理其从事环境教育和行动的企业基金会。 除此以外，她还是中美关系全国委员会成员。 Annie 在播客中解释了她对气候技术和投资的动机，包括她认为在财务上很有前景和影响力的一些创新。 欢迎她在中国生态创新的首次亮相！

相关链接：
- Universal Pacific Partners官网：http://www.universalpacificadvisors.com/
- Annie Liang-Zhou个人领英主页：https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieyzhou/
- 中美关系全国委员会官网：https://www.ncuscr.org/

[Recorded in December 2021] In this episode we feature Luo Nan, Head of PRI China. Listen to learn more about the history of establishing and building the responsible investment movement in China, including climate-related investments. Nan has a wealth of experience in climate change. Before joining PRI in 2017, she was the Head of Institutional Infrastructure Investment at the British Embassy in Beijing, where she lead on attracting Chinese capital investment into UK renewable energy and infrastructure activities. We cover the story of moving from 10 to 80 China-based signatories of the Principles for Responsible Investment in a matter of years, the role of foreign asset owners in Chinese ESG investment, and how carbon pricing lessons from Sweden may be helpful for decarbonization.

Relevant links:

- Luo Nan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nan-luo-91184516/
- PRI: https://www.unpri.org/
- PRI China Launch: https://www.unpri.org/news-and-press/pri-hires-first-ever-head-of-china/353.article


[2021 年 12 月录制] 在本期播客中，我们请到了 责任投资原则（PRI）中国负责人罗楠。 罗楠在气候变化方面拥有丰富的经验。她向我们分享了许多关于在中国建立和建设负责任投资原则的历史，包括与气候相关的投资。在 2017 年加入 PRI 之前，她曾在英国驻北京大使馆机构基础设施任投资主管一职，负责中国资本投资英国可再生能源和基础设施项目。 罗楠还向我们讲述了如何在几年内将责任投资原则的中国签署方从 10 个增加到 80 个的故事、外国资产所有者在中国 ESG 投资中的作用，以及瑞典的碳定价经验如何有助于其他地区脱碳。

相关链接：
- 罗楠个人领英主页: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nan-luo-91184516/
- PRI官网: https://www.unpri.org/
- PRI中国发布: https://www.unpri.org/news-and-press/pri-hires-first-ever-head-of-china/353.article

In this episode, we speak with Earl Carr, Chief Global Strategist at Pivotal Advisors and editor of the September 2021 book, 'From Trump to Biden and Beyond: Reimagining US-China Relations'. Earl was previously a Vice President at the Institute for Sustainable Investing at Morgan Stanley and serves on numerous boards, including The Association for Diplomatic Studies & Training and The Global Institute of Financial Professionals. Earl is a member of The National Committee on United States-China Relations, Black China Caucus, and also serves as a Senior Advisor to Engage Asia. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and conversant in Japanese and Spanish.
Earl weaves Chinese, Jamaican, Panamanian, and New York identities to build bridges in important ways. This is an eclectic episode where we cover climate infrastructure investment in Africa from US and Chinese financial institutions, the availability of climate-friendly Chinese investment products to US investors and vice versa, and the importance of cross-border collaboration.

Relevant links:
From Trump to Biden and Beyond: Reimagining US-China Relations: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-16-4297-5
Earl Carr’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earl-carr/
Earl Carr’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/excarr

在本期播客中，我们采访了Pivotal Advisors的全球首席策略师——厄尔·卡尔（Earl Carr）。值得一提的是，他参与编撰的新书《从特朗普到拜登：超越与重新构想中美关系》已于2021年9月出版。此前，他曾担任摩根士丹利可持续投资研究所副总裁，并在许多董事会任职，其中包括外交研究与培训协会和全球金融专业人士协会。厄尔不仅是美中关系全国委员会（The National Committee on United States-China Relations）和Black China Caucus的成员，还担任了Engage Asia的高级顾问。厄尔不仅能说一口流利的普通话，同时也精通日语和西班牙语。
厄尔将自己中国人、牙买加人、巴拿马人和纽约人的文化与身份融合在一起，建立起连接中西文化的桥梁。在这期博客中，我们探讨了一系列广泛的话题，其中包括了美国和中国的金融机构对非洲的气候基础设施的投资，中美向对方投资者提供的气候友好型投资产品，以及跨境合作在中的重要性。
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相关链接：
《从特朗普到拜登：超越与重新构想中美关系（From Trump to Biden and Beyond: Reimagining US-China Relations）》：https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-16-4297-5 ​
Earl Carr的个人领英主页: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earl-carr/
Earl Carr的推特主页: https://twitter.com/excarr