Board Activity

The Board took the following action this week:

• Auditor Training: Approved a change order and additional funding for the auditor training program.
• Compliance Program: Reviewed final results from the membership vote on the Compliance Program. The program was approved.
• Membership Meeting: Reviewed planning progress for the Aug. 23-26 membership meeting in Shenzhen.

Compliance Program Ratified

The EICC Membership Compliance Program was ratified by a membership vote. A provision in the process allowed for a re-vote in the event 20% or more of members expressed opposition, although the provision was not triggered. A total of 67% of eligible members voted for the program (77% of eligible members cast a vote).

The Compliance Program Task Force will develop a rollout plan for the program, including to begin collecting member data in 2010. Details of the program will be presented at the EICC Membership Meeting on Aug. 24 in Shenzhen. Contact Carrie Hoffman for more information.

Working Hours: New Work Group Leader and Members Needed

The Working Hours Work Group requires a leader. Contact Grant Feichtinger if you are interested in the position. Additional work group members are also needed.

Excessive working hours is the number-one issue of EICC Code non-compliance. In addition, the media attention on this issue has increased. All EICC members who face working hour challenges in their operations or supply chains should consider joining the work group.

VAP Webinar: Recording Available

The VAP Work Group has developed a new "Single Payer" Validated Audit Process (VAP) to allow companies to self-nominate for a validated audit. A webinar to explain the new model has been recorded for companies that will participate in the program. Click here to access the recording.

The work group also developed an "Auditee Documents" package to help companies request and prepare for an audit. The package can be found on the EICC website "Tools" page, and includes:

• Overview--An introduction to the VAP and the EICC Code of Conduct.
• Preparation--An audit preparation checklist and Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ).
• Agreements--An exchange of confidential information agreement (AECI), purchase agreement, and a VAP Facility Information Sheet.

Contact Grant Feichtinger for more information.

Membership Meeting: Register Now!

• Registration--Register here.
• Agenda--See the meeting agenda here. 
• Hotel--Use this form to register with the hotel by Aug. 16.
   
  Hotel Information:
  Crowne Plaza Shenzhen
  9026 Shennan Road, Overseas Chinese Town,
  518053 Shenzhen, P.R.C.
  Tel: (86-755) 2693-6888
  Fax: (86-755) 2693-6999
  Website: www.crowneplaza.com
   
• Sponsorships--EICC companies are encouraged to help sponsor the member reception or dinner. Contact Brad Cameron to discuss how your company can help.
• Work Groups--Work Group leaders should contact Grant Feichtinger to schedule meetings on Aug. 26.
• Visa Requirements--Contact Grant if you require an invitation letter to complete your China visa application.

Register for Training Session: "How to Conduct an Energy Assessment at an Industrial Facility"

A short training session on energy management and conducting energy assessments will be offered on August 26 from 8 AM-12 Noon at the Crowne Plaza Shenzhen. The training will be in Mandarin, and is open to EICC members and member suppliers.

Presentations will focus on the processes, procedures, and protocols of industrial energy assessments. This will include the concept of "industrial triage" when evaluating energy use and reduction, as well as "rules-of-thumb" and insights on how to move an energy project forward in the current industrial economic climate. The training will also cover some of the tools available on the Department of Energy website, as well as possible incentives in China for energy efficiency.

Click here for the bio of the instructor, Dr. ShyShenq Liou. EICC Members and member suppliers are encouraged to send two local representatives to the training. Register for the training here. Presentation slides in both Mandarin and English will be distributed by email to training registrants in advance, and will be available for download after the session.

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