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Positive progress has been made in the industrial field

2022-12-12

Industry is a key area for carbon peak and carbon neutrality. General Secretary Xi Jinping made a major declaration of carbon peak and carbon neutrality in the past two years, all regions and relevant departments have thoroughly studied and implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speeches and instructions, conscientiously implemented the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council and the deployment requirements of the leading group for carbon peak and carbon neutrality, studied in-depth work ideas and key measures for breaking resource and environmental constraints in the industrial field and achieving high-quality development, strengthened strategic thinking, adhered to a systematic concept, scientifically, steadily and orderly promoted carbon peak and carbon neutrality in the industrial field, and accelerated the construction of a modern industrial system characterized by high efficiency, green, low carbon and circulation.

1. Systematically plan and steadily promote carbon peak work in the industrial field

First, prepare an industrial carbon peak plan. Implement the deployment of the leading group for carbon peak and carbon neutrality, systematically sort out the industry's carbon emissions, formulate implementation plans for carbon peak in the industrial field and carbon peak plans for key industries such as non-ferrous metals and building materials, focusing on the green and low-carbon transformation of industries, clarifying the path of carbon peak, and highlighting industry characteristics, focusing on increasing the supply of green and low-carbon products. Research and formulate a roadmap for carbon reduction in industries such as automobiles, papermaking, and textiles and an action plan for green and low-carbon innovation and development of power equipment. The second is to improve the planning policy system. Formulate and issue the "14th Five-Year Plan for Industrial Green Development", coordinate the planning of key goals, important tasks and work measures, and build a multi-level policy framework system.

2. Optimize the industrial structure and actively promote industrial transformation and upgrading

First, continue to consolidate the results of capacity reduction. Formulate key points for the implementation of eliminating backward production capacity from 2021 to 2023, and issue a new version of the implementation measures for capacity replacement in the steel, cement and glass industries. Carry out a "look back" in steel capacity reduction, supervise and inspect 435 enterprises in 29 provinces on the spot, and the crude steel output in 2021 decreased by 32 million tons year-on-year. The capacity replacement plan for 56 projects in the cement industry was announced, reducing production capacity by more than 10 million tons. The second is to enhance the competitiveness of the industry. Prepare the "Guiding Opinions on Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Petrochemical Chemical Industry in the 14th Five-Year Plan" and the "Guiding Opinions on High-Quality Development of the Steel Industry". Release a catalog of products that encourage the promotion of applied technology in the petrochemical industry and guide the industry to adopt advanced and applicable technology processes. Focusing on the fields of new generation information technology, high-end equipment, new materials, etc., we support 25 advanced manufacturing clusters to continuously improve the quality and level of development. Third, resolutely curb the blind development of high energy consumption, high emission and low-level projects. Strengthen the analysis and judgment of the changes in industrial energy consumption and intensity trends in the "14th Five-Year Plan", formulate benchmark levels and benchmark levels for energy efficiency in key areas of high-energy-consuming industries, and safely and orderly regulate the export of some high-energy-consuming and high-emission products.

3. Strengthen industrial energy conservation and carbon reduction and promote the improvement of energy utilization efficiency

First, increase efforts to promote energy-saving technology. More than 500 advanced energy-saving technologies, equipment and products in the industry and communications industry were selected and released, and online and offline "energy-saving services into enterprises" activities were organized. Implement the energy efficiency improvement plan for transformers and motors to promote energy conservation in the entire industrial chain system of key energy-consuming equipment. The second is to solidly promote industrial energy conservation and efficiency improvement. Formulate the "Action Plan for Improving Industrial Energy Efficiency" and coordinate the deployment of key industrial energy conservation tasks in the "14th Five-Year Plan". We will deepen the national industrial special energy conservation supervision, organize energy conservation supervision of 3,535 key enterprises, urge enterprises to use energy in accordance with laws and regulations, and provide energy conservation diagnosis services for 6,800 enterprises and parks. Energy consumption per unit added value of industrial enterprises above designated size decreased by 5.6% in 2021, and decreased by 4.2% in the first half of 2022. The third is to build a benchmark energy efficiency enterprise. 43 energy efficiency "leaders" enterprises were selected in 14 key industries such as petrochemicals and chemicals, steel, etc., and a number of national green data centers were created to drive the improvement of the overall energy efficiency level of the industry. At present, the comprehensive energy consumption of cement clinker, flat glass, electrolytic aluminum and other unit products in my country is generally at the world's advanced level.

4. Develop a circular economy and improve the level of comprehensive resource utilization

First, promote the comprehensive utilization of industrial solid waste. The "List of Backward Production Process Equipment for Eliminating Industrial Solid Wastes that Produce Seriously Polluting the Environment" was issued to actively promote advanced and applicable process technology equipment for the comprehensive utilization of industrial resources. The second is to strengthen resource conservation and recycling. Formulate the "Action Plan for Improving Industrial Water Efficiency", implement the "Implementation Plan for Recycling of Industrial Wastewater", and promote the efficient and intensive use of industrial water resources. The waste paper processing industry standard conditions were issued, and a list of 309 companies that meet the standard conditions for the comprehensive utilization industry such as scrap steel and scrap plastics were announced. The third is to build a power battery recycling system. Implement the "Management Measures for the Clipart Utilization of Power Batteries in New Energy Vehicles", promote the traceability management of the entire life cycle of power batteries, and promote the establishment of more than 10,000 recycling service outlets.

5. Promote green manufacturing and play a leading role in typical demonstration

First, build a green manufacturing system. A total of 2,783 green factories, 223 green parks, and 296 green supply chain management demonstration enterprises have been promoted, and more than 20,000 green products have been promoted to create new driving force for green growth. The second is to strengthen the management of power demand in the industrial field. Organize the selection of demonstration enterprises (parks) for power demand-side management in the industrial field to support the improvement of power management level and demand-side response capabilities, and optimize the allocation of power resources. The third is to accelerate the green development of small and medium-sized enterprises. Cultivate a group of specialized and innovative "little giants" enterprises in energy conservation and environmental protection to effectively drive small and medium-sized enterprises to improve their green and low-carbon innovation capabilities.

6. Highlight technical standards and consolidate the basic capabilities of carbon reduction

First, support breakthroughs in green and low-carbon technologies. Focus on key industries such as steel, non-ferrous metals, building materials, petrochemicals and chemicals, accelerate the innovation of low-carbon processes in the industrial field, and promote innovation breakthroughs and transformation applications of green and low-carbon technology equipment. The second is to establish and improve the standard system. Prepare a guide to the construction of a carbon peak and carbon neutrality standard system in the industrial field, and plan a list of key standards development in the next 3 to 5 years. Focus on key industries and issue 110 project plans for the formulation and revision of carbon peak and carbon neutrality industry standards. The third is to build a public service platform. Use fiscal funds to support the construction of a public service platform for carbon peak and carbon neutrality in key raw materials and key equipment manufacturing industries, explore the construction of a basic database of carbon footprints for key products, and improve low-carbon technical service capabilities.

7. Vigorously promote the green development of the digital empowerment industry

First, promote the integrated development of digital, green and integrated development. The 4th "Bloom Cup" 5G Application Collection Competition was held to support a number of digital, green and integrated pilot demonstration projects. The second is to support the green development of new infrastructure. Issuing relevant plans to promote the green and high-quality development of new infrastructure such as data centers and 5G. At present, the energy consumption level of newly built 5G base stations has decreased by 20% compared with the initial commercial use in 2019, and the sharing rate of newly built towers exceeds 80%. The third is to promote "industrial Internet + green and low-carbon". Promote industrial Internet platforms to enter parks and enterprises, cultivate a number of innovative application cases for industrial Internet platforms, and provide digital green transformation solutions for key industries such as steel, petrochemicals, and building materials.

8. Cultivate low-carbon products to help the whole society reach carbon peak

First, actively promote new energy vehicles. Continue to carry out special actions to develop Chinese automobile brands and new energy vehicles to the countryside. Promote the demonstration application of fuel cell vehicles, and launch the first batch of demonstration applications of three urban agglomerations including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong. In 2022, new energy vehicles will go to the countryside, and the first batch of 70 models of 28 companies will be released. From January to July 2022, my country's new energy vehicle sales reached 3.194 million, a year-on-year increase of 1.2 times, and its annual sales volume ranked first in the world for seven consecutive years. The second is to promote low-carbon development in the field of ships and aviation. In conjunction with the Development and Reform Commission and other five departments, we formulated and issued the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Green and Intelligent Development of Inland Ships" to promote the research, development, application and pilot demonstration of green and intelligent technologies for inland ships. Support the research on technologies such as pure electric aircraft and hybrid aircraft, and study the development path of the civil aviation industry to cope with carbon neutrality. The third is to increase the supply of smart photovoltaic products. Prepare an action plan for the innovation and development of the intelligent photovoltaic industry and continue to strengthen the standardized management of the photovoltaic manufacturing industry. In the first half of 2022, the output of photovoltaic modules was approximately 123.6GW, a year-on-year increase of 54.1%, and the annual output of photovoltaic modules ranked first in the world for 15 consecutive years. Fourth, promote the upgrading and development of new energy storage batteries. Revise and issue the "Lithium Ion Battery Industry Standard Conditions (2021 Edition)" to promote technological progress in the lithium battery industry. Formulate a special rectification work plan for the safety risks and hidden dangers of electrochemical energy storage power plants and strengthen the safe supply of energy storage batteries. Fifth, improve the green level of building materials. Continue to carry out green building materials evaluation and certification to promote the green building materials industry to increase varieties, improve quality and create brands. We carried out green building materials to the countryside activities, and approved the pilot areas of seven provinces (cities) including Zhejiang. The activities received widespread attention and positive response from all walks of life. As of September 2022, 562 companies that have obtained green building materials certification have participated in the rural activities.

9. Strengthen policy guarantees and take multiple measures to promote green and low-carbon development

First, increase financial support. Support the demonstration of energy-saving and carbon reduction technology transformation in key industries, issue the "Guiding Opinions on Strengthening Industrial and Financial Cooperation to Promote Green Development of Industry", strengthen strategic cooperation with financial institutions, and guide financial resources to support the green, low-carbon and high-quality development of industry. The second is to strengthen talent cultivation. Support the construction of a number of modern industrial colleges featuring photovoltaics, new energy, new materials, etc., and have created 6 modern industrial colleges in green and low-carbon fields. The third is to promote international cooperation. Strengthen multilateral and bilateral communication, include green and low-carbon development in industrial areas as key issues, and jointly promote the sustainable development of global industries.

In the next step, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission and other departments will thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, refine the implementation measures, strengthen the main responsibilities, effectively promote the implementation of various tasks, and comprehensively promote the green and low-carbon transformation and high-quality development of the industry.