China will establish a new mechanism to control carbon emissions and emission intensity from its grip on energy consumption and consumption intensity for the country's carbon neutrality and green development, said a circular released by the General Office of the State Council on Aug 2.

By 2025, the nation will further improve its statistical and accounting system for carbon emissions, formulate standards for emission calculation and carbon footprint for some industries and enterprises, and complete and regularly upgrade the national database of greenhouse gas emission factors.

During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period, a dual control system for carbon emissions will be implemented, with a primary focus on emission intensity supplemented by the control over total emission amount.

Meanwhile, the carbon emission accounting will be optimized in key sectors and industries, the circular said.

To improve related arrangements of carbon emissions, emission quotas will be included in the national economic and social development planning, and action plans will be on the way with better support in laws and regulations to ensure the nation's carbon peaking before 2030.

Regular monitoring and analysis of carbon emissions will be conducted, and industries with a fast emission trend will be alerted.

While formulating and rectifying standards and regulations for emission accounting in electricity, iron, construction materials, and other key industries, the coverage of the national carbon emission trading market will be expanded.

The carbon footprint accounting rules and carbon label certification of products will also be introduced, the circular said.