Bloomberg NEF
Date: 2019-07-15
According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (NEF), Bloomberg's primary research service on energy, China's power sector carbon emissions will peak in 2027, down to 79 pct of that in 2005 by around 2030 to easily fulfill fulfilling the sector's carbon reduction commitments within the Paris Climate Agreement.

In 2050, carbon emission intensity or energy expenditure per unit of GDP in China's power sector, will decline to 5 pct of that in 2005, the Bloomberg report says. (Source: Bloomberg, China Daily, 10 July, 2019)

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Chaina Carbon Emissiosn
Date: 2018-11-21
In China, the recently released 2018 Global Ecological Environment Sensing Report from the National Remote Sensing Center under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has found that China has met its goal of reducing its carbon intensity -- emissions per unit of GDP - three years ahead of schedule as set by the State Council in 2009.

In 2017, China's carbon intensity, measured in kilograms of carbon emitted to produce $1 of gross domestic product, was 46 pct lower than in 2005, fulfilling the country's goal to cut carbon emissions by 40 to 45 pct by 2020.

The report notes that despite the gradual decrease, China's carbon intensity level is still higher than that of developed countries. The report also found China, followed by the United States, are the world's top carbon emitting countries among the world's major economies, producing around 2.77 and 1.45 billion tons in 2016.

According to the report, more than 1,700 power companies, accounting for more than 3 billion tons of carbon emissions, had entered China's pilot carbon market by the end of 2017. The market allows the trading of carbon emission units between companies, encouraging them to limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: ECNS, 17 Nov., 2018)

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China Carbon Emissions
Date: 2018-05-25
Speaking from Beijing, Xie Zhenhua, China's chief negotiator at the 2015 Paris climate agreement said the country could meet its pledge to cap carbon emissions ahead of its target of around 2030.

In late 2015, Chine, the world's biggest emitter of climate-warming greenhouse gases, had already met several objectives it promised to fulfil by 2020, including cutting its carbon intensity by 40 pct to 45 percent three years early, Xie Zhenhua added.

China launched the first phase of its nationwide carbon market last December after months of delays. It currently covers only the power sector but will be extended to other emitters at a later stage. (Source: New Stage, Various Media, Reuters, 27 May, 2018)

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China,Carbon Emissions
Date: 2018-03-30
In Shanghai, the Chinese news agency Xinhua is quoting the country's climate change specialist Xie Zhenhua as saying China's carbon trading system enabled the country to reach its 2020 carbon emissions target 3 years ahead of schedule in 2017. According to Xie Zhenhua, China cut its CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by 46 pct from the 2005 level, fulfilling its commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by 40 to 45 percent from the 2005 level by 2020.

From 2005 to 2015, China's economy grew by 1.48 times, and at the same time, the carbon intensity dropped by 38.6 pct. In 2016, the rate continued to fall by 6.6 pct year on year. Under the Paris Agreement, China will have to cut CO2 per unit of GDP by 60-65 pct by 2030 from the 2005 level.

China's carbon emissions trading system was initiated in 2011 and includes power generation, iron and steel production and cement manufacturing sectors in seven provinces and municipalities including Shanghai, Xie said. To date, 200 million tonnes of carbon emissions quotas had been transacted via the platform by the end of 2017, with total turnover hitting 4.7 billion yuan (751 million U.S. dollars). The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) launched a nationwide carbon emissions trading system in the power generation industry in December last year. Under the scheme, enterprises are assigned emissions quotas and those producing more than their share of emissions are allowed to buy unused quotas on the market from those that cause less pollution. (Source: NDRC, Xinhua, 27 Mar., 2018)Contact: China National Development and Reform Commission, en.ndrc.gov.cn

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Walmart
Date: 2018-03-30
US retail juggernaut Walmart Inc is reporting the launch of a program aimed at helping its Chinese suppliers cut their GHG emissions by 50 million tpy by the end of the next decade. The program would begin with around 100 major Chinese suppliers and provide tools to measure emissions and set targets.

More than 800 Chinese factories are enrolled in a Walmart a 2014 energy efficiency programme that is reportedly saving $40 million a year in energy costs, according to Walmart. The company aims to eventually expand the programme to its entire China supply chain.

China, the world's biggest producer of greenhouse gas, aims to cut its energy intensity by 15 pct over the 2016-2020 period.

Walmart is aiming to slash 1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from its global value chain by the end of 2030, equivalent to taking 211 million vehicles off roads for a year. (Source: Walmart, NASDAQ, 29 Mar., 2018)Contact: Walmart, Mark Vanderhelm, VP Energy, http://corporate.walmart.com

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IBM,Energy-Blockchain Labs
Date: 2017-04-05
In China, IBM is touting the world's first blockchain 'green asset management platform' to decrease emissions while supporting low carbon emission-enabling technology.

Powered by the open source Hyperledger Fabric, the blockchain-based carbon management application is a joint effort by IBM and Chinese company Energy Blockchain Labs. The solution works as a carbon credit management ledger that will enable carbon asset development aka CER or carbon emission reduction quota issuing, a popular way of encouraging companies and large enterprises to reduce their carbon footprint, according to IBM.

It is estimated that the platform will significantly shorten the carbon assets development cycle and reduce the cost of carbon assets development by 20 to 30 pct, enabling the cost-effective development of a large number of carbon assets. (Source: IBM, Energy-Blockchain Labs, April, 2017) Contact: IBM, www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/citizenship; Energy-Blockchain Labs Cao Yin, Chief Strategy Officer, https://blockchainfutureslab.wordpress.com/tag/energy/

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Greenpeace East Asia
Date: 2017-03-01
In New Delhi, Greenpeace East Asia reports that for the fourth consecutive year, China's National Energy Administration is forecasting a roughly 1 pct drop in China's CO2 levels. According to Greenpeace East Asia, "This would be the fourth year in a row of either zero growth or a decline in CO2 emissions -- this reinforces China's growing status as a global climate leader, and sends a strong signal to US President (Donald) Trump."

According to the US EPA's 2011 report, China was responsible for 28 pct of the total global CO2 emission coming from the fossil fuels. This was followed by the US at 16 pct, while India was responsible for 6 pct of carbon emission.

The Greenpeace report also notes that China's absence of commitments to cut greenhouse gases other than CO2 will occasion an increase on GHG emissions until at least 2030. (Source: Greenpeace East Asia, Various Media,Feb 28 2017)Contact: Greenpeace East Asia, www.greenpeace.org/eastasia

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Taiwan Power Company
Date: 2017-01-04
In Taiwan, China, the Changhua County Government reports it plans to establish a power company focused on renewable energy and carbon emission credits trading.

To that end, the Changhua County Commission will seek central government approval to engage in carbon emissions trading. The Commission is also working with state-run Taiwan Power Company to develop green energy. The Commission has also sealed deals with four non-Chinese companies for the construction of wind and solar facilities valued at more than $30.billion, according to the Changhua County Commission. (Source: Changhua County Commission, Taipei Times, 3 Jan., 2017) Contact: Taiwan Power Company, www.taipower.com.tw

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China Carbon Emissions
Date: 2016-12-23
Further to our December 16th coverage, after a week long weather and smogdelay, China has launched a 620-kg global CO2 monitoring satellite on a 3-year mission to track worldwide carbon dioxide emissions.

The satellite, which was sent into a sun synchronous orbit about 700 kms above the earth, will monitor the concentration, distribution and flow of atmospheric CO2 and collect data that will help scientists better understand and fight climate change.

China is the third country after Japan and the US to monitor greenhouse gases through its own satellite. (Source: Xinhua, Various Other Media, Dec., 22, 2016)

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Beijing Environment Exchange,GP Power Electricity Group
Date: 2016-11-30
In China, the Beijing Environment Exchange Carbon Trade Center is reporting the launch of the Electric Carbon Contract, a cooperative project between Beijing Environment Exchange and GP Power Electricity Group. The system links carbon trading with preferential electricity rates and cuts electricity bills for reduced carbon emission polluters who have reduced their carbon emissions.

Since 2013, China has tested carbon trading in seven pilot cities, including Beijing. Under the Chinese model, local governments assign tradable carbon emission allowances to key emitters based on their emissions history. Key emitters that have unused allowance receive a 100-yuan ($14.5)) cut on every 1,000 kwh of electricity they use. The same favorable rate is given to emitters who have participated in the Chinese Certified Emission Reduction program and reduced their carbon emissions. To date, the Chinese pilot program has traded more than over 120 million tonnes of CO2, according to the State Council. (Source: Beijing Environment Exchange, Xinhua. Standard Digital, 29 Nov., 2016) Contact: Beijing Environment Exchange Mei Dewen, Director, www.cbex.cn/en/cbeex.htm

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China Carbon Emissions
Date: 2016-11-07
In Beijing, the world's greenhouse gas emitter and foremost proponent of "Five-Year Plans" reports that under its 13th Five Year Plan it will slash CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by 18 pct by 2020 compared to 2015 figures.

To achieve its goal, the Chinese government will restrict other greenhouse gas emissions and establish a permanent carbon trading market to help meet its Paris commitment to peaking CO2 emission around 2030. Total energy consumption will be kept within five billion tonnes of standard coal by the end of 2020, and there will be a greater reliance on renewables and other non-fossil fuels. The country will also support low-carbon industries, encourage green technologies, promote a green lifestyle, and encourage low-carbon products such as electric vehicles. (Source: Xinhu, PTI, ET Energy, 5 Nov., 2016)

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