China unveils five-year plan for greener industrial development

BEIJING - China has released a five-year plan to advance the green and low-carbon transformation of its industrial sector, setting a target of peaking carbon dioxide emissions from industry by 2030.

The plan for the 2026-2030 period, recently issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, also aims to significantly increase the use of green energy in industry and further strengthen the competitiveness of green and low-carbon sectors.

A range of key tasks are outlined, including implementing industrial carbon peaking initiatives, expanding the supply of green equipment and products, strengthening green and low-carbon technological innovation, and improving industrial resource recycling systems.