MEMBERSHIP

Membership Detail

Requirements

1.Individual Members: Identify with the purpose of the Association and have experience or interest in sustainable development. Submit an application and pay the membership fee.
2.Corporate/Academic Members: Corporations are required to submit an ESG report or a commitment to sustainable development. Academic organizations need to provide proof of relevant research or projects.
3.Honorary Member: Nominated by the Board of Directors and voted by more than 2/3 of the members.

Process

1.Submission of application form (official website/designated channels).
2.Review by the association (feedback within 7 working days).
3.Become a member after paying the membership fee.
4.Issuance of electronic membership certificate.

Categories

1.Ordinary Member: Individuals or organizations that agree with the purpose of the Association and are willing to participate in activities related to sustainable development.
2.Corporate Member: Enterprises or organizations committed to sustainable development, and can enjoy services such as industry research, policy interpretation, and enterprise docking.
3.Council Member: Individuals or enterprises that have made significant contributions to the development of the association, and can participate in the association’s decision-making and project management.
4.Honorary Member: Individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions in the field of sustainable development, invited by the Association to serve as such.

Benefits

Meeting System

1.General meeting of all members (annual meeting to consider major decisions).
2.Council meeting (1 time per quarter, combination of online + offline).
3.Professional Committee Meeting (1 time per month, increase as needed).
4.Regular meeting of the Secretariat (1 time per week, to coordinate daily affairs).
(Note: Online meetings can be held temporarily for urgent matters, with 3 days’ notice.)

Dues Standard

1.Individual members pay an annual membership fee of 2,000 yuan
2.Corporate members pay an annual membership fee of 100,000 yuan
3.Academic members pay an annual membership fee of 20,000 yuan
4.Honorary members do not need to pay dues
(Note: The membership fee is used for the operation of the association, project funding and public welfare, and the financial report is made public every year.)