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China eyes 4% carbon intensity cut in 2017

Published 09:25 on March 6, 2017 / Last updated at 13:18 on March 6, 2017 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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China will aim to cut the carbon intensity of its economy by 4% this year, the government said Sunday, a target that will likely guide the allocation of CO2 permits in the first year of its emissions trading scheme.
China will aim to cut the carbon intensity of its economy by 4% this year, the government said Sunday, a target that will likely guide the allocation of CO2 permits in the first year of its emissions trading scheme.


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