On November 22, 2024, a meeting hosted by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Alliance brought together approximately 100 experts from industry, academia, and associations to discuss the newly released “Power Battery Carbon Footprint Quantification Methods and Requirements” standard and the launch of the Power Battery Carbon Footprint Platform. Among the attendees, SESEC expert, Dr. Betty Xu played a prominent role, delivering a keynote address that emphasized the importance of aligning China’s carbon footprint standards with global practices.
The SESEC expert provided attendees with a comprehensive overview of the European Standardization System, highlighting its integral role in supporting legislation across Europe. Her presentation underscored how harmonized European standards facilitate regulatory compliance and trade within the European Union.
She then introduced the New Legislative Framework (NLF), drawing attention to the European Battery Regulation, which serves as a key piece of legislation under this framework. The expert explained that harmonized European standards will be critical in supporting this regulation, ensuring consistency in carbon footprint calculation and verification for EV batteries.
The meeting also featured the unveiling of the “Power Battery Carbon Footprint Quantification Methods and Requirements”, a new association standard developed by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Alliance. The standard, which references the EU draft regulation on EV battery carbon footprint calculation and verification, aims to bring Chinese practices closer to international benchmarks.
Industry experts contributed by showcasing best practices in carbon reduction and product carbon calculation, demonstrating the sector’s commitment to sustainability. Additionally, the launch of the Power Battery Carbon Footprint Platform was announced, providing a dedicated tool to facilitate carbon footprint assessments and enhance data-driven decision-making in the power battery value chain.
