China Expands Carbon Reporting to Airlines and Heavy Industry in Major Climate Shift
China has expanded mandatory carbon reporting requirements to airlines and heavy industry, marking a significant shift in its climate disclosure framework.
Jishan Khan 
China has expanded its carbon reporting requirements to include airlines and major heavy industries, signaling a significant shift in the country’s climate disclosure framework.
Under the updated policy, aviation operators and large industrial companies will be required to report emissions data more comprehensively. The move aims to improve transparency, strengthen environmental accountability, and align with China’s broader carbon reduction goals.
Bringing airlines into expanded reporting rules reflects the growing focus on aviation emissions, as global regulators increase pressure on the sector to decarbonise. Enhanced monitoring and disclosure are seen as key steps toward improving environmental performance and tracking progress against climate targets.
The policy shift also impacts energy-intensive sectors such as manufacturing and materials production, reinforcing the government’s commitment to tightening oversight of high-emission industries.
By widening the scope of carbon reporting, China is advancing its long-term climate strategy while increasing regulatory scrutiny across aviation and heavy industry.
