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Guangzhou Puts First Batch of Hydrogen Sanitation Trucks Into Operation

On August 8, the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou put a first batch of 24 hydrogen-powered sanitation trucks into operation in its Huangpu District.

China New Energy Storage Industry Innovation Alliance Established in Beijing

On August 8, the China New Energy Storage Industry Innovation Alliance was established in Beijing. The innovation alliance was initiated by China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CEEG), CATL and and Trina Solar Co., Ltd.

Major Photovoltaics Project in Hainan Successfully Linked to Grid

On August 2, China's Datang Sanya 60 MW PV flat-rate grid pilot project was announced to have been successfully connected to the grid on July 29.

Beijing Releases Implementation Plan for Industrial Carbon Peaking

On August 1, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and other two departments issued the Implementation Plan for Carbon Peaking in the Industrial Sector.

First Year of China’s Carbon Market Yields Total Transactions Near $1.26B

As of July 15 this year, the cumulative transaction volume of carbon emission allowances in China's carbon market was 194 million tons, with a cumulative transaction value of 8.492 billion yuan ($1.26 billion).

Clean Energy Firm Jinko Power to Expand Photovoltaic Projects

On July 20, Jinko Power, a clean energy supplier and services provider, disclosed that the company plans to raise up to 3.45 billion yuan ($510.2 million).

Envision Group Partners With Spain on Carbon Neutrality

Shanghai-based energy firm Envision Group signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Spanish government on July 18 to promote local efforts at achieving carbon neutrality.

Alibaba Cloud Launches Carbon Management Solution Energy Expert

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba, announced on Thursday the global launch of Energy Expert, a sustainability platform to help customers measure, analyze and manage the carbon emissions of their business activities and products.

China Launches Carbon Emissions and Pollution Reduction Measures

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the National Development and Reform Commission and other five ministries recently published an implementation program for the purpose of reducing pollution and carbon emissions.

iBattery Cloud Secures Over 100M Yuan in Pre-A Round

iBattery Cloud has recently completed a pre-A round of financing totaling over 100 million yuan ($14.98 million), led by BlueRun Ventures and followed by Fosun Group and K2VC.

The Or Foundation and SHEIN Lay Groundwork for Global Change With Producer Responsibility Fund

The Or Foundation, a US and Ghana-based not-for-profit organization, and SHEIN, an online retailer of fashion and lifestyle products, on Tuesday announced a multi-year agreement which will launch SHEIN’s Extended Producer Responsibility Fund.

Hello Inc. Releases Annual Sustainability Report

Hello Inc., a local travel and life service platform in China, released its 2021 Sustainable Development Report on June 6, reviewing its achievements from the aspects of science and technology, low-carbon efforts and common prosperity.

Huawei Unveils Next-Generation Data Center Facility

Huawei held a launch event for its Next-Generation Data Center Facility on Thursday. At the event, staff introduced the facility's groundbreaking concept, and also unveiled PowerPOD 3.0, a brand-new power supply system.

JD.com Releases 2021 ESG Report

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com released its "Environment, Society and Governance Report 2021" on Tuesday, outlining the company’s progress last year in the areas of developing green supply chains, boosting the real economy, and more.

Alibaba Moves to Promote Sustainability in China

With its strong position in China's platform economy, Alibaba has been taking meaningful steps to help both brands and consumers overcome existing barriers to sustainable consumption.

China Puts Forward Modern Energy System Plan During 14th Five-Year Plan Period

China's National Development and Reform Commission issued an announcement on Tuesday, putting forward the main objectives of constructing a modern energy system during its “14th Five-Year Plan” Period.

BYD Releases Sustainable Brand Proposition

Shenzhen-based automaker BYD unveiled a new brand proposition on Monday dubbed "Technology, Green and Future," in a bid to upgrade its image among consumers.

Beijing to Supply 2022 Winter Olympics With 100% Clean Energy

China's State Council Information Office held a press conference on Thursday morning.

Alibaba Pledges Carbon Neutrality by 2030

At the company's Investor Day held on December 17, Alibaba Group released a pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

Global Youths Showcase How to Harness AI for Sustainable Development During Tsinghua University and UNDP Event

The inaugural year of a six-month AI and sustainability-themed youth boot camp, organized by Tsinghua University’s I-AIIG with support from the UNDP, culminated with an online competition between finalists.

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