Huatai Law Firm has joined forces with Qikun Technology to jointly build a one-stop, green compliance service platform for overseas expansion.
2026-05-28
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With the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism The CBAM has entered the substantive reporting phase, and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) extends disclosure requirements across the entire supply chain, while green‑finance regulatory frameworks in major global economies continue to take shape. For Chinese companies expanding overseas, interpreting regulations, conducting risk assessments, and establishing compliance structures all require the expertise of seasoned legal counsel, whereas carbon‑footprint accounting, data reporting, and carbon‑asset settlement demand robust technological platform capabilities. Only by combining legal expertise with compliance‑driven technology can enterprises forge a comprehensive, end‑to‑end compliance strategy for international expansion—precisely the approach that Huatai Law Firm and… Qikun Technology The starting point for collaboration.
In May 2026, Huatai Law Firm and Qikun Technology formally signed a cooperation agreement in Beijing. The two parties will jointly establish and operate the “Huatai–Qikun Green Overseas Compliance Service Platform.”
The expertise of both parties is integrated into a comprehensive system.
Huatai Law Firm is among the first batch of partnership‑style law firms in China. It operates 42 branches across the country and maintains overseas offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and other jurisdictions. The firm has long provided cross‑border compliance legal services to a wide range of enterprises, covering international trade, outbound investment, green finance, and more. ESG Has accumulated extensive practical experience in compliance and related fields.
Qikun Technology specializes in end-to-end ESG compliance services, having served hundreds of Fortune 500 and publicly listed companies, as well as over 3,000 supply-chain clients. The company boasts a mature technology platform and an extensive network of resources in areas such as carbon‑footprint accounting, CBAM reporting, green energy use, ESG disclosure and rating enhancement, and carbon‑asset procurement and settlement. Drawing on the respective expertise of both parties, this platform will integrate a comprehensive service system that spans legal compliance and ESG‑related technologies.
Four core modules that address the essential compliance needs of companies expanding overseas.
The Huatai-Qikun Green Overseas Compliance Service Platform will focus on providing the following services:
ESG Compliance Assessment and Roadmap to Compliance: For companies expanding overseas and international supply chain enterprises, we conduct ESG compliance assessments, map out pathways to meet standards, and provide support in obtaining relevant certifications.
Sustainability Reporting: Preparation and Assurance: Assist listed companies in preparing sustainability reports that comply with international standards and provide professional assurance services.
Overseas Bond Issuance Compliance Support: We provide legal services, including policy analysis and compliance reviews of documentation, related to overseas bond issuance.
Carbon Asset Sourcing and Settlement: Leveraging a technology platform and an extensive resource network, we assist enterprises in identifying, procuring, and ensuring compliant settlement of carbon assets.
For companies encountering ESG compliance requirements for the first time, the platform also offers a lightweight compliance diagnostic service to help them quickly assess their current compliance status and identify the next steps.
Focus on key industries and continue to drive compliance implementation.
Following the platform’s launch, Huatai Law Firm and Qikun Technology will focus on key outbound‑going sectors—including manufacturing, energy, electronics, and textiles—by continuously organizing ESG compliance policy briefings, industry roundtables, and corporate compliance matchmaking events. These initiatives will help enterprises move from assessment to compliance, delivering tangible results. Both parties stated that they will further strengthen the platform’s legal and technical service capabilities, gradually expanding coverage to major overseas‑oriented industries and aligning with the ESG regulatory frameworks of mainstream international markets, thereby providing robust compliance support for Chinese companies as they compete on the global stage.
Legal Compliance and ESG Technology: Bridging the Service Loop
In the past, legal compliance services and ESG technology services operated within separate systems, requiring companies to independently coordinate and integrate resources from multiple parties. Today, Huatai Law Firm has seamlessly integrated its legal expertise with Qikun Technology’s ESG platform, creating a comprehensive end-to-end service loop that spans compliance assessments, roadmap development, report preparation, and carbon asset management.
As Chinese enterprises integrate more deeply into global value chains, professional services must keep pace. Huatai Law Firm will, as always, leverage its rigorous legal expertise and profound understanding of international rules to help businesses overcome compliance hurdles, ensuring that “Made in China” products and Chinese brands can compete on the strength of their merits in the global marketplace.