Xu Ming, Professor, School of Environment, Tsinghua University; He Kebin, Academician, Chinese Academy of Engineering
For most companies, supply chain traceability is a significant challenge, resulting in a heavy reliance on background databases for product carbon footprint accounting. The quality, reliability and representativeness of these databases are critical to the accuracy of the results. It is urgent for China to develop a background database of product carbon footprint that reflects its technological capabilities and regional differences among provinces, supported by effective data aggregation and updating mechanisms. This will enable Chinese enterprises to calculate their carbon footprints, address green trade barriers, and promote comprehensive emissions reductions across supply chains through advances in technology, product design, and supply chain management.
