The New York Climate Week 2024 officially began on September 22 in New York, concurrently with the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly UN General Assembly High-Level Week. Climate Group hosts the Climate Week in collaboration with the UN and the City of New York. The event brought together some of the most influential global leaders and changemakers to explore solutions and actions to combat climate change.
As one of the world's most influential climate events, New York Climate Week annually draws business leaders, political figures, and representatives from various sectors to set the agenda for global climate initiatives in the upcoming year.
Larry Lin, founder of dasso Group, was invited to participate in several critical events during Climate Week, including visits to New York City and Boston, where he engaged in discussions with institutions specializing in energy, finance, diplomacy, and think tanks, alongside global climate leaders.
On September 23, Larry attended the Green Value CEO Roundtable hosted by the UN Global Compact (UNGC), the Asia Society, and Biosphere 3 at the Asia Society in New York. Themed "Turning Climate Risks into Business Opportunities, collaborating for a Sustainable Future," the event brought together industry leaders to discuss how businesses can address climate change through international cooperation, the global ESG landscape's impact on corporate policies, and sustainable business solutions. Larry shared his views on sustainability and energy transition, emphasizing that bamboo, as a symbol of green innovation from China, has significantly contribute to China’s carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.
On September 24, Larry visited the iconic Rockefeller Center and spoke in-depth with David Rockefeller Jr. and Susan Rockefeller about sustainability and corporate social responsibility. During the meeting, Larry shared his insights into sustainable development and presented the Rockefellers with souvenir made from dasso’s sustainable bamboo, symbolizing a shared vision for a greener future.
On September 25, Larry met with Boston’s city government officials to discuss climate adaptation strategies, explore cutting-edge green technology projects in the U.S., and review the state of green investment. He also introduced dasso’s bamboo-based carbon neutrality solutions.
On September 26, Larry visited Harvard University for in-depth discussions on urban sustainability, community development, transformative climate leadership, and the role of private enterprises in advancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
Since its establishment in 1993, dasso Group has been a leader in the bamboo industry, with a solid commitment to environmental protection and low-carbon development. Studies show that Moso bamboo releases 35% more oxygen than other plants, effectively mitigating global warming. One hectare of Moso bamboo can sequester 5.09 tons of carbon annually, 1.46 times that of Chinese fir and 1.33 times that of tropical rainforests. Promoting bamboo materials is crucial in achieving global carbon neutrality and fostering sustainable development.
At the Green Value CEO Roundtable on September 23, Lin Hai stressed that Chinese companies had taken on greater social responsibility in the global movement toward a low-carbon economy. He emphasized that businesses expanding internationally have the opportunity and duty tocontribute to global environmental protection through concrete actions. dasso is actively collaborating with leading global universities to develop innovative bamboo composite materials to meet the growing international demand for sustainable, low-carbon materials.
"By consistently doing ordinary things well, we can achieve extraordinary results," Larry concluded. With this unwavering dedication, dasso drives global low-carbon development, contributing to Chinese innovation and strength in the fight against climate change.
