Chinese provinces to pilot CO2 assessment in new project approvals

Published 08:32 on July 28, 2021  /  Last updated at 09:24 on July 28, 2021  / Jiefei Liu /  Asia Pacific, China

Seven Chinese provinces will pilot a system that requires governments to take CO2 emissions into account when approving new projects in energy-intensive industries, most of which are on the list to be brought into the national emissions trading scheme.
Seven Chinese provinces will pilot a system that requires governments to take CO2 emissions into account when approving new projects in energy-intensive industries, most of which are on the list to be brought into the national emissions trading scheme.


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