To implement the development of the national carbon emissions trading market, and to comprehensively enhance the capacity of cement enterprises to participate in the market, the China Building Materials Federation (CBMF), under the guidance of the Department of Climate Change of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), organized the second “National Carbon Market Policy and Capacity Building Conference for the Cement Industry” in Nanjing from April 8 to 9, 2025. This was in line with the MEE's recently issued Work Plan for Including the Steel, Cement, and Aluminum Smelting Industries in the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market.
Attendees included Wang Tie, Director of the Carbon Market Division, and Liu Wenbo, Level-4 Investigator of the Department of Climate Change, MEE; Liu Jianhua, Member of the Party Committee and Vice President of CBMF; Jiang Dehong, Vice President and Chief Engineer of Tianshan Cement Co., Ltd.; Chen Yongbo, Technical Director of Conch Group; and Wu Tiejun, Deputy General Manager of Conch Cement Co., Ltd. Representatives from local ecological and environmental departments of Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Shandong, Zhejiang provinces and Huzhou City; local industry associations from Jiangsu, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang; research and design institutes including the Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Shandong Academy of Sciences, environmental research institutes from Anhui, Gansu, Jiangxi, and Jiangsu, and building materials research institutes from Jiangxi and Jiangsu; as well as leaders and representatives from cement production enterprises and related institutions across Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, and Fujian—totaling over 200 participants—also joined the event.
In his address, Wang Tie stated that the official release of the Work Plan for Including the Steel, Cement, and Aluminum Smelting Industries in the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market by MEE marks the formal inclusion of the cement industry in the national carbon market. The inclusion of the cement sector will help phase out outdated capacities and foster innovation and application of low-carbon technologies through a market mechanism that “rewards the advanced and disciplines the lagging.” He emphasized that cement enterprises must strictly comply with market regulations, study relevant laws, policies, and technical guidelines such as the Interim Regulations on the Administration of Carbon Emissions Trading, prioritize data quality management, strengthen internal carbon management systems, and take early action to develop low-carbon technologies and continuously reduce emissions.
In his remarks, Liu Jianhua outlined the work CBMF has carried out in accordance with the directives of the MEE’s Department of Climate Change to facilitate the cement industry’s inclusion in the national carbon market. He expressed hope that this conference would help cement enterprises quickly familiarize themselves with the rules of the carbon market and understand requirements related to emissions accounting, data quality, monthly verification records, and compliance settlement—transforming challenges into opportunities for transformation and upgrading.
Jiang Dehong noted that Tianshan Materials, a central enterprise under China National Building Material Group and the world’s largest cement producer by capacity, regards green and low-carbon development as a core corporate strategy. The company has proactively implemented a wide range of solid measures across awareness-building, strategic planning, and digital integration. Going forward, Tianshan Cement will actively participate in the carbon market, strengthen dual-carbon capacity building, enhance data quality, improve carbon asset management, and strive to become a leader and promoter of low-carbon transformation.
Wu Tiejun shared that in recent years, Conch Group has made effective explorations in source reduction, process optimization, and end carbon capture—achieving several industry firsts. Conch will continue to lead by example in green and low-carbon practices, leveraging the carbon market to turn challenges into opportunities and contribute more to building a beautiful China.
The conference also featured detailed policy interpretations and experience sharing. The Department of Climate Change of MEE provided an overview of the national carbon market and related policies. The National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC) explained the legislative framework and interpretations of the Interim Regulations on the Administration of Carbon Emissions Trading, and elaborated on the carbon market system and data quality management. CBMF presented key work related to the cement industry's inclusion in the national carbon market. The Beijing Guojian Lianxin Certification Center interpreted the guidelines for emissions accounting and verification in the cement sector. The Information Center of MEE, Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange, and the China Carbon Emissions Registry and Settlement (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. gave insights into system functions, operation guidance, and key points for platform usage, carbon allowance allocation, settlement, and registry operations.
Additionally, Jiangsu Qingtian Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. shared practical innovations in digital carbon management for the cement industry, and Sinoma Intelligence's R&D Center introduced integrated digital solutions for cement carbon emissions management.
Edited by: Zhang Hanwen
Reviewed by: Li Yuemei, Shen Yulu
