Upstream and downstream to produce more carbon emissions to reduce carbon also need the circle of friends to work together

The reporter first came to the so-called “zero carbon factory” Schneider (Beijing) Medium voltage & Low voltage Electrical Appliance Co., LTD., here only in the use of clean energy has installed the company’s largest photovoltaic project, to achieve the overall energy cost optimization, annual power generation of 2.3 million degrees, bear the factory’s annual 34.9% energy supply, a total of 1540 tons of carbon emissions reduced. It not only protects the environment, but also improves the economic benefits.

However, carbon emissions have broken through the boundaries of the system, and the green low-carbon transformation of enterprises comes more from the pressure of the supply chain, and the carbon emissions generated by the upstream and downstream are often more than themselves. In the case of Schneider Electric, carbon emissions from its own factories account for only 10% of the total supply chain, while 90% of carbon emissions come from upstream and downstream. Therefore, companies must incorporate key processes throughout the industry chain into their planning, including energy use, raw material selection, product manufacturing, transportation, use and recycling to truly achieve carbon neutrality.

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Gong Jianfeng, vice president of procurement for Schneider Electric Global Supply Chain China, told reporters: “Schneider Electric has strengthened the overall competitiveness of the supply chain through the supplier ‘Zero carbon program’. We look forward to helping 1,000 suppliers achieve the 50% carbon reduction target by 2025, and building on this, we will further develop green strategies to empower the end-to-end supply chain and the broader ecosystem for more comprehensive and efficient sustainable development.”

Gong Jianfeng introduced that at the beginning of the “Zero carbon plan“, the vast majority of suppliers evaluated their green and low-carbon development as “initial stage” in the questionnaire. Today, most suppliers are at the stage of strategic planning or action.

Speaking of specific support, in terms of technology and resources, he said that Schneider Electric has provided carbon reduction path planning, carbon emission statistical tools, hardware and software solutions, etc., to help suppliers optimize production operations, improve efficiency and reduce carbon, and truly embark on the road of “sustainable” green low-carbon transformation.

In terms of resource support, he introduced that Schneider Electric shares third-party resources and experience with suppliers, including green electricity and green certificate procurement opportunities, and also provides CDP carbon emission declaration, consulting certification and other opportunities for suppliers, and has opened more than 10 online courses to provide regular training for suppliers.

According to Gong Jianfeng, Schneider Electric aims to achieve carbon neutrality in the end-to-end value chain by 2040; Achieve net zero carbon emissions across the end-to-end value chain by 2050. “Our core suppliers, including Jinrong Tianyu, are an important part of our end-to-end carbon reduction and an indispensable force in achieving our carbon reduction commitment.”