To further put into practice China’s Nationally Determined Contribution under the framework of the Paris Agreement, we call on businesses, industry associations, environmental NGOs, research institutions, media, and other players to do the following:
We call on industrial associations, chambers of commerce, and federations to lead and promote carbon emission reduction, green transformation and green innovation in the entire industry chain and industry cluster.
We call on businesses to integrate climate change programs into their development strategies and corporate social responsibility, to be a model in addressing climate change, to actively promote sustainable business models and solutions to climate change, and lead the trend of markets, industries and policies.
We propose the following actions:
1. Strengthen carbon management and carbon disclosure, and set greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement;
2. Promote renewable energy technologies, and advocate the utilization of renewable energies;
3. Promote the experience and technology of green manufacturing, low carbon and circular development to reduce waste;
4.Promote sustainable development of the upstream and downstream industries for a green supply chain;
5.Improve energy efficiency in construction, reduce energy consumption, and promote eco-friendly planning and design;
6. Advocate green transport, such as new energy vehicles;
7. Provide green consumption options for consumers;
8. Promote carbon markets, carbon trading and green finance.
The business sector should take actions to combat climate change, mobilize and support nongovernmental forces and engage more people in such initiatives and climate governance to jointly build a green ecosystem and a brighter future.
