Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments have issued guidelines for the construction of zero-carbon factories, emphasizing that this initiative is not merely about emission reduction but a comprehensive industrial upgrade centered on carbon efficiency, which will drive high-quality development in China's real economy [1] Group 1: Zero-Carbon Factory Construction Blueprint - The guidelines outline a measurable, reportable, and verifiable carbon management system as the core of zero-carbon factory construction [2] - A phased approach is established, starting with selection in 2026, construction in 2027, and gradual expansion by 2030, considering industry characteristics and carbon emission features [2] - The initiative aims to create leaders in sectors like automotive and lithium batteries while exploring transformation paths for traditional high-energy industries like petrochemicals [2] Group 2: Systematic Emission Reduction Measures - Zero-carbon factories focus on technological innovation, structural adjustments, and management optimization to continuously reduce CO2 emissions [3] - The guidelines propose using product carbon footprints to drive collaborative carbon reduction across the supply chain, emphasizing green solutions in procurement and logistics [3] - Digitalization is highlighted as key for precise carbon management, utilizing industrial internet and big data for real-time monitoring and optimization [3] Group 3: Standardization and Evaluation System - A rigorous, unified standard system is essential for the scale and normalization of zero-carbon factory development, aligning with international standards [4] - The transition from declaration-oriented to performance-oriented international rules emphasizes priority on emission reduction and verification requirements [4] - China's standardization efforts are evolving from pilot group standards to national standards, with over 30 group standards already published [5][6] Group 4: Collaborative Ecosystem for Zero-Carbon Factories - The construction of zero-carbon factories requires collaboration across technology innovation, financial support, professional services, and talent development [7] - Green finance is crucial, with policies in place to provide favorable loans and financial products for zero-carbon factories, reflecting a significant growth in green loans and bonds [7] - The guidelines stress the principle of "reduce as much as possible, continuously improve," prioritizing internal emission reductions before considering carbon offsets [7]

《中国能源报》记者访北京绿色交易所有限公司董事长王乃祥。 近日，工信部等五部门联合印发《关于开展零碳工厂建设工作的指导意见》（以下简称《意见》），聚焦零碳工厂建设提出一系列政策 举措。 王乃祥： "科学算碳"是建设零碳工厂的基础和前提，其核心在于建立一套系统、规范、透明且可核查的温室气体排放核算体系。 具体而言，应重点把握以下三个层面： 《意见》明确要求，零碳工厂的建设目标是让厂区内的碳排放"持续降低、逐步趋向于近零"，同时提出科学算碳、源头减碳、过程脱 碳、协同降碳、智能控碳、碳抵销和信息披露等六大建设路径。 第一，遵循规范标准，明确核算边界与方法。核算工作必须依据权威、统一的标准体系展开。《意见》对核算采用的标准进行了具体的 规定。需要注意的是，不同标准体系的侧重点有所差异：国内现行标准体系主要聚焦于企业直接排放（范围1）与能源相关间接排放 （范围2），旨在夯实基础排放数据的准确性与可比性；而国际先进标准则更加强调对价值链上下游间接排放（范围3）的核算与披露， 以 推 动 企 业 承 担 更 广 泛 的 碳 管 理 责 任 。 企 业 在 实 践 中 ， 可 以 以 国 内 强 制 规 范 为 基 础 ， ...

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with four other departments, has released guidance on the construction of zero-carbon factories, emphasizing carbon offsetting and information disclosure to achieve and maintain near-zero carbon emissions [1] Group 1: Zero-Carbon Factory Construction - The guidance encourages factories to achieve substantial self-reduction in emissions, and any remaining carbon dioxide emissions can be offset through mechanisms like cross-border carbon trading [1] - Support is provided for green electricity and green certificate trading to enhance the proportion of green electricity consumption [1] Group 2: Reporting and Transparency - Factories are encouraged to regularly publish sustainability reports, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports, and zero-carbon factory construction reports [1] - The reports should disclose carbon emissions, product carbon footprints, and the status of zero-carbon factory construction to verify expected outcomes and performance, ensuring continuous improvement [1]