During the China Development Forum in Beijing, DuPont Chairman and CEO Chad Holliday said China has an opportunity to grow in pursuit of environmental sustainability.
"In 2020, sustainability will be a fact of life for all industries, all governments, and all societies around the world," said Holliday. "Technology will continue to shape our lives and livelihoods in ways that are both expected and unexpected. Because of the sheer size and influence of the Chinese economy, China is in a unique position to influence how these technologies will evolve and take shape."
The China Development Forum, sponsored by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, is attended by scholars, government officials and business people with an interest in the Chinese economy. The theme of this year's gathering is "China Toward 2020: Development Goals and Policy Options."
DuPont's presence in China is growing rapidly. The company has 38 entities in China including 19 wholly-owned enterprises. Employing about 6,000 people in China, the company has been growing in the country at an average annual rate of 17% for the last five years.
