Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with other departments, has released a list recommending 73 carbon footprint accounting standards for industrial products, covering 13 key industries including petrochemicals, chemicals, steel, non-ferrous metals, construction materials, textiles, light industry, machinery, packaging, automotive, shipping, electronics, and communications [1]. Group 1: Recommended Standards - A total of 111 carbon footprint accounting standards have been recommended across three batches, focusing on products with significant market demand and emission reduction potential [5]. - The recommended standards include various products such as high furnace-converter steel products, electric furnace short-process steel products, ethylene, and cement [6]. - The standards have been widely applied in carbon footprint labeling certification, database construction, and information disclosure [6]. Group 2: Industry Impact - The construction materials industry is a major contributor to energy consumption and carbon emissions in China, accounting for over 10% of national carbon emissions, with cement and lime contributing significantly [6]. - The China Building Materials Federation has developed a unified carbon footprint standard system for the industry, addressing the lack of standards for carbon footprints in construction materials [7]. - The federation has published 22 carbon footprint standards for key products, with several already converted into national standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of major products in the industry [7]. Group 3: Future Directions - Future efforts will focus on improving the carbon footprint standard system, promoting the conversion of group standards into national or industry standards, and developing a unified carbon footprint database and accounting platform [8]. - The China Building Materials Federation plans to expand the coverage of carbon footprint standards, targeting products with trade demand and significant carbon emission data [9].

Industry - In January 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics reported that the total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size reached 73,982 billion yuan, a 0.6% increase from 2024. The paper and paper products industry generated revenue of 14,186.7 billion yuan, a 2.6% decrease year-on-year, with costs at 12,463.7 billion yuan, down 2.8%, and total profits at 443 billion yuan, down 13.6% [3] Company - On January 28, Nine Dragons Paper (02689.HK) announced a profit forecast for the second half of 2025 between 2.15 billion and 2.25 billion yuan, representing a growth of 216.0% to 230.7% compared to 680.3 million yuan in the same period of 2024, driven by increased sales volume and prices, along with reduced raw material costs [3] - On January 28, Yuyuan Forest Paper projected a net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company for 2025 to be between -260 million and -200 million yuan [4] - On January 29, Yibin Paper (600793.SH) estimated a net profit for 2025 of 24 million to 36 million yuan, indicating a turnaround from losses in 2024 [4] - On January 30, Zhongshun Jierou announced an expected net profit of 300 million to 330 million yuan for 2025, a significant increase of 288.69% to 327.56% year-on-year [4] - On January 31, Chenming Paper forecasted a net profit for 2025 between -8.8 billion and -8.2 billion yuan [5] - On January 31, Huatai Co. projected a net profit for 2025 between -50 million and -70 million yuan [6] - Recently, Hengfeng Paper announced an expected net profit for 2025 of 178 million to 215 million yuan, an increase of 53.69% to 85.63% year-on-year [6] - Recently, Shandong Huajin Group announced a project to upgrade a 56,500 t/a pulping production line to produce reed pulp, with an expected annual output of 56,500 t of reed pulp and 90,000 t of humic acid [6] - Recently, Taisheng Technology Group acquired 40% of Sichuan Yongfeng Pulp and Paper Co., Ltd. from Xiamen Jianfa Co., Ltd. for 98,527.57 million yuan, achieving full control of Yongfeng Pulp and Paper [6]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with three other departments, has published a list of 73 recommended group standards for carbon footprint accounting of industrial products, aimed at enhancing carbon footprint management and promoting green and low-carbon transformation in the industry [1][2]. Summary by Sections Announcement Details - The announcement was made on February 2, 2026, and is part of the effort to implement the "Work Plan for Accelerating the Construction of a Dual Control System for Carbon Emissions" [2]. - The list includes standards that have undergone recommendations from standardization organizations, expert reviews, and public announcements [2]. Recommended Standards - The list comprises 73 standards, including methods for quantifying carbon footprints for various products such as tires, synthetic ammonia, hydrogen, methanol, and more [3][4][5][6][7]. - Specific examples of standards include: - Tire carbon footprint quantification: T/CPCIF 0391-2024 - Hydrogen carbon footprint quantification: T/CPCIF 0466-2025 - Lithium-ion battery recycling materials: T/CIECCPA 076-2025 [3][4][5][6][7].