China introduces unified carbon accounting standard for primary magnesium ingot
2026-02-06 15:51:07 [Print]
China has officially implemented a new group standard for carbon footprint accounting of primary magnesium ingot, providing a unified and standardized framework for the sector.
The group standard, Greenhouse Gases - Quantification methodologies and requirements for carbon footprint of products - Magnesium Ingot (T/CNIA 0295-2025), was released as part of the third batch of recommended group standards for industrial product carbon footprint accounting. The list was jointly announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, National Development and Reform Commission, and State Administration for Market Regulation.
Proposed by the National Technical Committee on Nonferrous Metals of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 243), the standard adopts a "cradle-to-gate" approach for carbon footprint accounting, covering raw material and energy inputs as well as the production process.
Industry observers say the move will strengthen carbon footprint management in the magnesium industry and support its transition toward greener, low-carbon development. Authorities also plan to gradually promote the conversion of group standards into national or industry standards and advance international recognition of China's carbon accounting rules.
The group standard, Greenhouse Gases - Quantification methodologies and requirements for carbon footprint of products - Magnesium Ingot (T/CNIA 0295-2025), was released as part of the third batch of recommended group standards for industrial product carbon footprint accounting. The list was jointly announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, National Development and Reform Commission, and State Administration for Market Regulation.
Proposed by the National Technical Committee on Nonferrous Metals of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 243), the standard adopts a "cradle-to-gate" approach for carbon footprint accounting, covering raw material and energy inputs as well as the production process.
Industry observers say the move will strengthen carbon footprint management in the magnesium industry and support its transition toward greener, low-carbon development. Authorities also plan to gradually promote the conversion of group standards into national or industry standards and advance international recognition of China's carbon accounting rules.
Magnesium Ingot 99.9%min FOB China
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China's magnesium ingot producers' inventory statistics by province by month
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