On April 16, the 2025 International Standardization (Chilin) Conference grandly opened at the IEC International Standards Promotion Center in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province in China.
With the theme “Towards Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality: International Carbon Footprint Standards Driving Green and Low-Carbon Development,” the conference brought together nearly 100 academicians, experts, and senior officials from standardization organizations, along with close to 1,000 representatives from government agencies, research institutes, and enterprises for in-depth exchanges and discussions.
The following distinguished guests delivered remarks in succession:
- Jiang Min, Deputy Mayor of Nanjing,
- Jo Cops,IEC President,
- Bilel Jamoussi, ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau Deputy Director,
- Florian Spiteller, DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies) Head of Liaison and Support and Executive Committee Member,
- Scott Steedman, BSI (British Standards Institution) Director of Standards,
- Chen Guoping,Deputy General Manager of State Grid Corporation of China,
- Hao Jinyu, Deputy General Manager of China Huaneng Group(中国华能集团)，
- LvTingyan, Deputy General Manager of China Three Gorges Corporation(中国长江三峡集团),
- Zhu Meina, Deputy Director-General of the Metrology Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation.
Three standardization achievements were announced at the conference:
- The conference released two new IEC technology strategy white papers:
“Smart Hydropower”and “New Photovoltaic Materials and Technologies.” - An unveiling ceremony was held for the VDE DKE Representative Office at the IEC International Standards Promotion Center in Nanjing, Jiangsu (China).
- Key initiatives of the Jiangsu Provincial Product Carbon Footprint Public Service Platformwere showcased at the conference.
During the keynote report session:
Shu Yinbiao, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, 36th President of the IEC, and President of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering, shared research on a “Four-in-One” framework (“四位一体”) for building a product carbon footprint standard accounting and certification system.
Vimal Mahendru, IEC Vice President and Chair of the Standardization Management Board, elaborated on and emphasized the critical role of carbon emission reduction in advancing sustainable development.
Wang Jinnan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, provided a detailed overview of the development history and current status of product carbon footprints.
Zhang Gang, former Counselor of the State Council and Vice Chair of the China Standardization Expert Committee, shared insights on building a Quality Infrastructure (QI) for dual-carbon management systems.
Shan Shewu, Chairman of the State Grid Electric Power Research Institute Co., Ltd., presented thoughts and practices on electricity-carbon synergy and innovation within new power systems.
Two thematic forums were held in parallel:
- One focused on carbon footprint accounting and low-carbon transition practices in key industries;
- The other explored green technology innovation and digital empowerment.
Experts and industry representatives shared progress and practical applications to jointly support the achievement of China’s “dual carbon” goals.
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