Plan focuses on carbon footprints

Effective management to contribute to country's emission reduction efforts

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment, in cooperation with 14 other national government bodies, has announced a comprehensive plan on carbon footprint management, with the aim of contributing to the development of international rules for carbon footprints by 2030.

The plan clarifies the objectives and management of product carbon footprints in China, according to a news release issued by the ministry last week.

Product carbon footprints refer to the total amount of carbon emissions generated by a product throughout its life cycle, including processes such as raw material production, transportation, distribution, use and disposal.