On January 31, 2024, Professor Yang Qiulin from the Shenzhen Technology University Business School and her project team students reported on the progress of the carbon footprint project at Yiqianwang.

Image 1: Presentation Slide

Yiqianwang is a leading information platform for the lead-acid battery industry in China and a pioneer in leading the country's lead-acid battery recycling industry into the "Internet+" era. It is committed to breaking down market barriers, achieving information sharing and transparency, and comprehensively enhancing industry efficiency.

The project was initiated by Professor Yang Qiulin of the Shenzhen Technology University Business School and jointly completed with Professor Zhan Pang from Purdue University. Professor Pang is the Coordinator of the PhD Program in Supply Chain & Operations Management at Purdue Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.School of Business, as well as a Purdue Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fellow.

This project is closely related to circular economy, carbon trading, carbon market, and ESG, among other areas. It aims to engage students from the Business School and the School of Big Data to provide marketing research for the carbon trading market for Yiqianwang and to build a relevant carbon footprint model.

During the report meeting, the corporate side highly evaluated and recognized the completion level of the project, offering valuable suggestions and questions for improvement. The project team expressed that they would make further modifications based on this feedback. Additionally, both parties agreed to invite the corporate side to visit Shenzhen Technology University after the semester begins for the final report of the project.

Image 2: Report Presentation

Through close cooperation with the enterprise, teachers and students of the Shenzhen Technology University Business School not only gained first-hand information on cutting-edge industry knowledge but also demonstrated solid professional knowledge and skills through practical projects. The corporate side highly acknowledged the outstanding performance of our teachers and students in the project, appreciated the school's training style, and expressed strong interest in continuing project cooperation and even establishing corporate internship partnerships in the future.

This cooperation not only deepened the students' understanding of the circular economy and carbon trading market but also provided valuable research outcomes for the enterprise, showcasing the Shenzhen Technology University Business School's active efforts in advancing practice-based teaching.

Image 3: Group Photo

Text: Cai Wantong

Reviewed: Yang Qiulin