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E-mail China.org.cn, January 3, 2025
Nanfang Daily, Nanfang Plus:
This year, what progress has China made in green industrial development and energy-saving and carbon-reducing technologies? What are the next major tasks? Thank you.
Tao Qing:
Thank you for your question. Green and low-carbon development is the defining ecological feature of new industrialization. We firmly uphold and practice the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. This year, we have ramped up policy support and jointly issued guiding opinions on accelerating the green development of the manufacturing industry with relevant departments. These efforts have enhanced the progressive cultivation of green factories and promoted the application of energy-saving and carbon-reducing technologies and equipment in the industrial and information sectors. We have also focused on developing green productivity and creating a competitive advantage in green industrial development. Thanks to the combined efforts of all parties, remarkable progress has been registered in green and low-carbon industrial development, as well as in energy conservation and carbon reduction. This year alone, we've established 50 national green data centers, and the average utilization rate of renewable energy has exceeded 50%. Resource utilization efficiency continues to improve, with the comprehensive utilization of industrial solid waste reaching approximately 1.7 billion tons in the first three quarters. The reuse rate of water in enterprises above designated size is expected to exceed 94%. The momentum for green development is accelerating, with the output value of national green factories now accounting for over 18% of the total output value of the manufacturing sector. This year, the output value of eco-friendly equipment manufacturing is projected to approach 1 trillion yuan, and from January to September, new orders for green ships have clinched an impressive 75.9% of the global market share.
Going forward, we will focus on improving the mechanisms for green and low-carbon development. We will issue an action plan for the green and low-carbon development of the manufacturing industry to support a comprehensive green transition in all areas of economic and social development.
First, we will accelerate the formulation of carbon footprint accounting standards for industrial products. Focusing on key products such as steel, electrolytic aluminum, lithium batteries and new energy vehicles, we will swiftly develop a series of carbon footprint accounting standards to help industrial enterprises reduce carbon emissions throughout product lifecycles and promote the transformation and upgrading of industrial and supply chains.
Second, we will strengthen the comprehensive utilization system for waste materials from emerging technologies. Regarding used power batteries, we will formulate and implement comprehensive utilization management measures, revise and publish industry standards for comprehensive utilization, and accelerate the development of a new recycling system. For used photovoltaic modules and similar items, we will enhance policy research and preparation for comprehensive utilization, proactively build utilization capacity, and prepare for the upcoming peak of decommissioning.
Third, we will actively promote the application of clean, low-carbon hydrogen in industrial sectors. Focusing on addressing bottlenecks in implementation, we will further advance integrated policy innovations and accelerate large-scale applications in the metallurgy, chemical, and petrochemical industries, while achieving breakthroughs across multiple scenarios, including industrial green microgrids, green shipping and green aviation. Thank you.
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