我国胶制品行业绿色转型进入“主动控碳” 新阶段

Core Viewpoint - The rubber products industry in China is entering a new phase of "active carbon control" with the introduction of the first national standard focusing on the carbon footprint of rubber products, promoting a comprehensive carbon footprint management system covering the entire lifecycle from "planting to production to recycling" [1][2] Group 1: Industry Overview - The rubber products industry is a crucial part of the national economy, with products used in over 10 key sectors including transportation, healthcare, and industry, contributing to 2.3% of the total industrial carbon emissions in the country [1] - The industry has faced challenges in its green transition due to high energy consumption, low recycling rates, and a lack of standards [1] Group 2: New Standard Implementation - The newly released standard, titled "Quantification Methods and Requirements for Greenhouse Gas Product Carbon Footprint of Rubber Products," aims to establish a comprehensive system that is tailored to the characteristics of the rubber industry, focusing on full lifecycle coverage, category-specific details, and local adaptation [1] - The standard includes specific calculation rules for natural rubber and synthetic rubber, addressing emissions from planting, processing, and recycling, thereby filling a gap in the industry's calculation methods [1][2] Group 3: Impact on the Industry - The implementation of this standard is expected to promote carbon reduction and quality improvement in the rubber products industry, enhancing the market competitiveness of high-end products [2] - It will also provide critical support for carbon reduction in downstream sectors such as transportation and healthcare, contributing to the achievement of China's dual carbon goals [2]