China Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Manage Carbon Footprints

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment, in collaboration with 14 other national government bodies, has unveiled a comprehensive plan for managing carbon footprints. This initiative aims to contribute to the development of international rules for product carbon footprints by 2030.

China has set an ambitious target to preliminarily establish a unified national system for managing carbon footprints by 2027. This system will involve developing national guidelines for calculating product carbon footprints in accordance with international standards. By 2027, the country plans to establish calculation rules and standards for approximately 100 key products.

The plan encompasses the establishment of an institutional system for product carbon footprint labeling, authentication, and tiered management. This system will play a crucial role in promoting transparency and accountability in carbon footprint management.

A carbon footprint represents the total greenhouse gas emissions and removals associated with a product, individual, household, institution, or business. Specifically, a product carbon footprint measures the total carbon emissions generated throughout a product's entire life cycle.

By 2030, China aims to further refine and expand the national carbon footprint management system, applying it to a wider range of scenarios. The number of key products with specific carbon footprint calculation rules and standards will increase to 200.

Through these efforts, China expects to make a significant contribution to the development of international product carbon footprint rules by 2030. This initiative demonstrates China's commitment to promoting sustainable development and reducing its environmental impact.