China Expands Carbon Reporting Rules to Airlines and Key Industrial Sectors
China is strengthening carbon reporting requirements, extending stricter disclosure rules to airlines, petrochemical firms, and copper producers as part of its climate strategy.
Jishan Khan 
China has expanded its carbon reporting requirements to include airlines along with major industrial sectors such as petrochemicals and copper production.
The move is part of Beijing’s broader effort to improve emissions transparency and strengthen oversight of high‑emitting industries. By tightening disclosure standards, authorities aim to enhance data accuracy and support long‑term climate targets.
For airlines, the new reporting framework is expected to increase scrutiny of fuel consumption and operational emissions. The aviation sector has been under growing pressure globally to improve sustainability and align with national decarbonisation strategies.
Industry analysts note that stricter reporting rules could pave the way for deeper carbon market integration and future emissions control measures across China’s expanding aviation and industrial landscape.
