Rongliang Wu

Practice Areas

Environmental, Energey, Occupational Health, Safety, Natural Resource, ESG, Chemicals, etc.

Career

14 years working experince in listed company and MNCs as chemical engineer, manufacturing supervisor, project resource, envioronmental, health & safety (EHS) manager, operations manager and in-house counsel.

16 years working experience at Jin Mao Law Firm, attorney-at-law, partner.

Professional Memberships

Director of the Environment, Resources and Energy Committee of Shanghai Bar Association since 2015;

Deputy Director of the Environment, Resources and Energy Committee of All- China Bar Association since 2022;

Member of the Environmental Resources Law Research Society of the China Law Society since 2023.

Publications

Chambers Global Practice Guides – Environmental Law (China) 2021-2024

The "Guide" includes "Law and Practice of Chinese Environmental Law" and "Trends and Developments of Chinese Environmental Law". In the section of "Law and Practice of Chinese Environmental Law", Jinmao lawyers introduce the latest environmental legal and policy framework system of China to global readers, elaborate in detail on the functions and management mechanisms of the main regulatory authorities, and conduct in-depth analysis of key contents such as environmental legal liabilities, environmental incidents and damages, as well as the environmental legal liabilities of companies and individuals. In addition, a comprehensive interpretation is also provided on various aspects, including the lessor's liability under environmental law, the prevention and control of soil pollution, tort and liability for breach of contract, climate change and carbon emission trading rights, solid waste management, environmental information disclosure, environmental insurance, environmental due diligence in corporate transactions, as well as environmental taxes and dispute resolution.

In the section of "Trends and Developments of Chinese Environmental Law", Jinmao lawyers, combining the legislative and law enforcement dynamics in the field of Chinese environmental law, as well as the profound insights in legal service practice, focus on introducing the latest progress in the compilation of the environmental code, analyze the development directions of civil liabilities and administrative law enforcement in the ecological environment, and remind pollution discharge entities to pay attention to the compliance requirements of pollution discharge permits. Moreover, centering on the acceleration of the construction of the dual control system for carbon emissions and the active promotion of the development of methods for green and low-carbon transformation, they introduce the construction progress of the national carbon emission trading market system, and present the policies for comprehensive green transformation, the support policies of green finance for low-carbon transformation, as well as the latest progress of ESG information disclosure standards and the compliance requirements of work safety.

Environmental Law Practice - Dispute Resolution and Compliance Development

This book was published by Law Press in 2022 with the authors being Wu Rongliang, Wan Mei, and Huang Qirong.

The book combines the practical experience of the authors in serving the environmental protection compliance management of enterprises. It elaborates on the key points of environmental legal risk management in the full - life cycle of production - type enterprises, including ther EIA for construction project, normal operations, M&A, phase-out, etc. It aims to guide enterprises on how to implement the main responsibility for environmental protection, prevent and respond to potential legal liability risks.

The book covers three parts: environmental legal dispute resolution, compliance management, and green development. The first part details the legal provisions, key points, and practical issues of environmental criminal, administrative, and civil liabilities, as well as the connection between administrative and criminal penalties for environmental cases. The second part focuses on the compliance management of construction projects, operation processes, soil pollution prevention, environmental protection industries, and emergency environmental incidents. The third part explores climate change response, carbon emission management, energy management, clean production, environmental information disclosure, and sustainable development. In addition, the book also includes relevant judicial interpretations and regulations as appendices for readers' reference.

This book has important practical value. It provides useful references for enterprises to conduct compliance management and prevent environmental legal risks. It also offers guidance for lawyers and other legal practitioners to improve their professional capabilities in environmental legal services.

ESG Theory and Practices

This book was published by Fudan University Press in 2021, and Wu Rongliang is the associate editor.

This book introduces the theory and connotation of ESG, as well as the expectations and requirements of various stakeholders in the ESG ecosystem. It explores the practical aspects of enterprise ESG management, aiming to help readers understand how to integrate ESG into the development strategy of enterprises, scientifically manage ESG - related affairs, and make corresponding ESG information disclosures. By doing so, it can improve the non - financial performance of companies, especially listed companies and those planning to go public, enhance the confidence of regulatory authorities and investment institutions in companies, and provide readers with a comprehensive perspective to understand ESG. The book consists of 11 chapters, covering various aspects such as the origin and development of ESG, the theoretical explanation of ESG investment, the value realization of ESG in investment, ESG rating, external regulatory policies, relevant report systems, and the promotion of ESG development by research institutions, non - government organizations, and the public.

Enterprise Environmental Health and Safety Risk Management

This book was published by Chemical Industry Press in 2017. Wu Rongliang is the associate editor and the coordinator of the authors as the Chairman of the EHS Alumni Association of East China University of Science and Technology.

This book focuses on the environmental, health, and safety risks in the production and operation activities of enterprises. It elaborates on the basic concepts and methods of risk identification, assessment, and control. From the six aspects of product safety, occupational health, process safety, environmental protection, public safety, and accident and emergency, it introduces relevant regulations, standards, and new practices. Combined with practical cases, it puts forward opinions and suggestions on the prevention of environmental, health, and safety risks of enterprises.

Enterprise Environmental Legal Risk Management Practice

This book was published by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press in 2016, with the authors being Wu Rongliang, Wan Mei, and Du Meng.

This book focuses on the legal risks in the environmental management of enterprises, comprehensively sorting out the legal risks and norms in each stage of the life - cycle management of enterprises, from the construction project stage, daily operation stage to the shutdown, merger, and transformation stage. It covers all aspects of enterprise environmental management, including environmental criminal liability, administrative liability, and civil liability. From the perspective of professional environmental lawyers, and combined with actual cases, it puts forward practical opinions and suggestions on environmental dispute resolution and environmental legal risk prevention. It serves as an important legal risk - prevention reading for companies, enterprises, and third - party institutions.

The book is divided into three parts.: enterprise environmental criminal, administrative, and civil liabilities; prevention and control of the environemtnal legal liabiliteis; environmental emergencies response and dispute resolutions.

HSE Legal Hot - spots Face to Face

This book was published by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press in 2016, and Wu Rongliang is the associate editor.

This book focuses on the legal aspects of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) issues. It presents and discusses various hot - button legal topics related to HSE in a straightforward and accessible way. The book covers a wide range of issues such as environmental regulations, workplace safety laws, and health - related legal requirements that organizations and individuals need to be aware of. It offers in - depth analysis of recent legal cases, policy changes, and emerging trends in the HSE field, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape surrounding HSE. By addressing these topics "face to face", it aims to help readers, perhaps including professionals in the HSE field, legal practitioners, or anyone interested in HSE - related laws, to better grasp and deal with the complex legal issues that arise in the context of health, safety, and the environment.

Languages Spoken

Chinese and English.

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