25 January 2018 – The Shanghai DRC published a list of key emitters covered by the national ETS for the summation of emissions reports and monitoring plans for the years 2016 and 2017. In line with the official national monitoring plans published by NDRC last month, 58 key emitters from 5 sectors (petrochemicals, chemical, power, iron and steel, and civil aviation) have been identified to submit carbon emission reports and to reduce emissions. Key emitters include entities with direct and indirect CO2 emissions of more than (including) 5000 tons per year from fixed and mobile facilities.
China establishes assessment system for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality targets
Jointly issued by the General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council, this policy “Measures on Comprehensive Evaluation and Assessment for Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality”, establishes a formal assessment system for evaluating how provincial-level Party committees and governments implement China’s carbon peaking and carbon neutrality objectives.
The assessment work is coordinated centrally and implemented by the National Development and Reform Commission together with relevant departments. It applies to provincial-level Party committees and governments, including provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities.