The Taicang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone (THIDZ), located in Jiangsu Province, China, was recently honored as the “Best ESG Community in Sino-European Economic and Trade Cooperation” at the inaugural Sino-European Corporate ESG Best Practices Conference in Frankfurt, Germany. Since welcoming its first German company in 1993, THIDZ has built a distinctive model of Sino-German collaboration, prioritizing sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and strong governance.
Specializing in industries like key components for new energy vehicles, machine tools, and aerospace, THIDZ encourages cooperation between German and local enterprises, fostering industrial innovation and talent growth. With over 500 German companies investing more than USD 6 billion, the zone generates an annual industrial output exceeding RMB 60 billion.
A leader in green technology, THIDZ launched the Sino-German Energy Efficiency Network in 2021, significantly boosting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. The zone is now working to implement a carbon emissions monitoring system, further advancing its sustainability initiatives.
In vocational education, THIDZ was the first in China to adopt Germany’s dual education system, establishing the Sino-German dual education and training project in 2001. This system has since become a cornerstone of industrial and talent development in the zone.
THIDZ continues to improve its business environment, enhancing corporate governance and supporting enterprise growth through favorable policies.
The conference jury praised Taicang’s comprehensive, multi-level collaboration model, noting its success in fostering industrial cooperation, talent development, cultural integration, and green growth.
