46家石化企业向公众集中开放

Core Viewpoint - The event held on May 29, 2025, in Nanjing, Jiangsu, aimed to open petrochemical industry environmental protection facilities to the public, enhancing public awareness of environmental protection and scientific literacy [1][2] Group 1: Industry Initiatives - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has been promoting the opening of environmental protection facilities to the public since 2017, with positive outcomes observed [1] - By the end of 2024, the initiative will expand to include the petrochemical, electric power, steel, and building materials industries, encouraging public engagement through offline and online visits [1] - The first batch of open units in the petrochemical, electric power, steel, and building materials industries was announced in March 2025, with 19 units from Sinopec successfully selected [1] Group 2: Government and Local Support - The Director of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's Publicity and Education Department emphasized the importance of opening petrochemical facilities to the public as a response to public concerns and a step towards green transformation [2] - Jiangsu Province has integrated environmental science popularization, ecological research, and volunteer services to create high-quality open activities, enhancing public participation and bridging gaps between government, enterprises, and citizens [2] Group 3: Company Commitment - Sinopec, as a major state-owned enterprise, is committed to ecological priority and green development, transforming petrochemical plants into "ecological gardens" [3] - The company aims to deepen the opening of environmental facilities, enhance public participation, and effectively communicate its environmental protection efforts [3] Group 4: Public Engagement and Achievements - Since 2013, Sinopec has organized over 5,000 public open day events, attracting more than 270,000 participants and over 200 million online visitors, making it the largest public open day initiative among industrial enterprises in China [4] - The initiative has received multiple awards, including recognition from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment for its outstanding participation and contributions to public engagement [4]