China Published National Greenhouse Gas Emission Calculation and Reporting Guidelines for Ten Industries

To develop methodologies of greenhouse gas emission calculation, establish carbon markets, and meet the goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions per unit GDP by 40~45% from 2005 in 2020, China National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) formulated Greenhouse Gas Emission Calculation and Reporting Guidelines (Trial). The first ten volumes, respectively corresponding to ten industries, have been officially issued in Dec 2013 to serve as key reference of sound domestic industrial practices. NDRC welcomes prompt feedback of any problem occurring during the implementation.

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• Volume 01: Guidelines for Industrial Processes of Power Generation

• Volume 02: Guidelines for Industrial Processes of Power Grid

• Volume 03: Guidelines for Industrial Processes of Iron and Steel Production

• Volume 04: Guidelines for Industrial Processes of Chemical Manufacturing

• Volume 05: Guidelines for Industrial Processes of Electrolytic Aluminum Manufacturing

• Volume 06: Guidelines for Industrial Processes of Magnesium Smelting

• Volume 07: Guidelines for Industrial Processes of Flat Glass Production

• Volume 08: Guidelines for Industrial Processes of Cement Production

• Volume 09: Guidelines for Industrial Processes of Ceramics Production

• Volume 10: Guidelines for Industrial Processes of Civil Aviation.

In accordance with the Kyoto Protocol, greenhouse gases refer to four greenhouse gases carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and perfluorocarbons (PFCs).

Each volume of the Guidelines consists of a main body and two annexes. The main body is further divided into seven paragraphs elucidating the application scope, references, terminologies, calculation parameters, calculation methodology, quality assurance and filing, and reporting requirements. Annex A provides a standard format of emission report and required attachments. Annex B collects necessary default parameters for calculation from documents such as 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, Good Practice Guidance and Uncertainty Management in National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, China’s guidance in provincial greenhouse gas inventories and so on.

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