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.
Kigali Amendment enters into force in China
The amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which was first signed in October 2016 and regulates the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons, has become effective in China as of 15 September 2021.
September 16, 2021
