Core Insights - The article highlights the successful inclusion of Qingdao High-tech Zone in the "2025 Corporate (Park) Climate Action Case Collection" due to its innovative practice of achieving synergistic effects in pollution reduction and carbon emission reduction through a "three-chain collaboration" model [1] Group 1: Climate Action and Achievements - Qingdao High-tech Zone has been recognized as one of the first national pilot parks for collaborative innovation in pollution reduction and carbon emission reduction, demonstrating a systematic transformation to address the contradiction between development and emission reduction [1] - From 2020 to 2024, the park's industrial added value has grown at an average annual rate of 14.7%, energy consumption intensity has decreased by nearly 40%, and carbon emission intensity has dropped by over 45% [1] Group 2: Energy Chain Transformation - The energy transformation in Qingdao High-tech Zone focuses on "de-coalization, increasing green energy, and improving efficiency," establishing a three-tier energy supply model of "base-load heat pump—peak-shaving gas—waste heat utilization" [2] - The park has eliminated traditional coal heating systems and built energy station clusters using surface water and sewage source heat pumps, with 44% of the heating area relying on renewable energy, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 60,000 tons annually [2] - The implementation of solar photovoltaic projects has resulted in a total installed capacity of 70 MW, generating over 60 million kilowatt-hours annually, with industrial green electricity usage reaching 20%, and 50% in the chemical industry [2] Group 3: Industrial Chain and Policy Implementation - Qingdao High-tech Zone employs a "1+2+1" modern industrial system to lead pollution reduction and carbon emission strategies, focusing on high-energy-consuming and high-emission industries [3] - The park has developed a specific implementation plan for collaborative innovation in pollution reduction and carbon emission reduction, resulting in a 19.8% decrease in general industrial solid waste generation intensity and a 16.3% decrease in hazardous waste generation intensity from 2021 to 2024 [3] - In the chemical sector, over 50% of electricity used by enterprises comes from clean energy, with 99% of general industrial solid waste being reused and a hazardous waste utilization rate of 95% [3] Group 4: Resource Recycling and Water Management - The park encourages enterprises to engage in water reuse, wastewater treatment upgrades, and solid waste resource utilization, achieving an annual reduction of approximately 80,000 tons in wastewater discharge through innovative wastewater reuse technologies [4] Group 5: Innovation Chain and Smart Management - Qingdao High-tech Zone has established a "GIS+CIM" smart energy center for real-time monitoring of energy consumption and carbon emissions, achieving a 14.7% average annual increase in industrial added value while only increasing total energy consumption by 5.1% over the past five years [5] - The park has implemented an innovative model for hazardous waste management, reducing the storage period for small and micro hazardous waste from 12 months to 1 month and lowering disposal costs by over 40% [6] - Collaboration with research institutions has led to breakthroughs in key technologies, establishing a comprehensive innovation system for pollution reduction and carbon emission reduction [6]