China Compliance

20-September-2026 | by ED02 #Carbon #Green

Call for EU Expert – CBAM Verification Training for Chinese Organization

BESTAO Consulting is currently looking for an experienced EU expert to deliver a specialized training programme on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for a Chinese organization. The training is intended primarily for professionals involved in verification and conformity assessment. It aims to provide participants with a practical understanding of EU CBAM verification requirements, with a particular focus on the iron and steel sector.
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11-September-2026 | by ED01 #Carbon #Green

Call for EU Expert/Service Provider – Product Carbon Footprint & LCA for Construction Machinery

BESTAO Consulting is currently looking for an experienced EU expert, consultancy or specialized service provider in Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to support a leading Chinese construction machinery manufacturer. The client is interested in developing a robust methodology and conducting product-level carbon footprint assessments for construction machinery, with the intention of producing results comparable in scope and quality to product carbon footprint/LCA reporting published by leading European construction equipment manufacturers.
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17-August-2026 | by ED01 #Carbon #Green

Specific 15th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Issued in China – JUL, 2026

In July of 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC) issued official analysis of the 15th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Development, outlining strategic direction, key targets, and priority actions for the 2026–2030 period and a longer-term vision for 2035. Relevant officials also received an interview and publicized the full text to further explain the key points of the document.
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11-August-2026 | by ED02 #Carbon

China Releases 15th Five-Year Plan Action Plan to Peak Carbon by 2030 – JUL 2026

On 9 July 2026, China’s State Council officially released the Action Plan for Carbon Peaking During the 15th Five-Year Plan Period (2026–2030), presenting a detailed and comprehensive strategy for the nation to meet its commitment of peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030.
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20-July-2026 | #Energy Efficiency #Carbon by ED01

Chinese Standard Projects Tighten Mandatory Requirements on Energy and Carbon Emission – JUL, 2026

On July 9, 2026, the National Standardization Administration of China (SAC) issued a notice to call for comments on 15 mandatory national standard projects, the majority of which are related with energy efficiency limits and carbon emission of different product categories.
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14-July-2026 | by ED01 #Carbon #Green

Methodologies in China for Voluntary Carbon Trading Under Revision – JUL, 2026

On June 26, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) publicized the drafts of Methodology for voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction projects – forestation carbon sink (CCER-14-001-V01), and Methodology for voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction projects – mangrove afforestation (CCER-14-002-V01) to call for public comments, and the deadline for submitting feedback has ended on July 7, 2026.
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13-March-2026 | #Green #Carbon by ED01

China Forges Its Second Code for an Ecological Future – MAR, 2026

On March 12, 2026, the Fourth Session of the Fourteenth National People's Congress adopted the Ecological and Environmental Code of the People's Republic of China, which will take effect on August 15, 2026. As the second code in China after the Civil Code, this landmark legislation signifies a new phase in the codification of China's ecological and environmental legal system and represents a significant milestone in perfecting the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics.
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04-March-2026 | by ED01 #Carbon #Green

China’s Carbon Market Gets Sweeping 2026 Overhaul in New Official Notice – FEB, 2026

On February 9, 2026, the general office of the Ministry of Environment and Ecology (MEE) issued the Notice on Ensuring the Proper Implementation of Work Related to the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market for 2026, laying out priorities and principles of the 2026 national carbon market management system.
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13-January-2026 | by ED01 #Carbon #Automotive #Compliance

Carbon Footprint Reporting Becomes Mandatory for Traction Batteries – DEC, 2025

On December 31, 2025, the General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the Notice on Carrying out Carbon Footprint Reporting for Automotive Traction Batteries.
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