China is scaling up its commitment to green, low-carbon developments in the global fight against climate change.

President Xi Jinping stressed China’s commitment to pursue carbon neutrality at the General Debate of the 75^th Session of The United Nations General Assembly last September.

“The Paris Agreement on climate change charts the course for the world to transition to green and low-carbon development. It outlines the minimum steps to be taken to protect the Earth, our shared homeland, and all countries must take decisive steps to honour this Agreement,” he said in his speech at the event.

He pledged, “China will scale up its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions by adopting more vigorous policies and measures. We aim to have CO₂ emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.”

Chinese governments of all levels are speeding up their formulation of time schedules and policies to meet these targets.

CISDI is a leading developer of green, intelligent manufacturing tech and equipment and is pushing ahead with its applications to create a greener metals industry.

2  Green manufacturing

A stream of green models, expertise, products and total solutions have been researched and applied across all major steel engineering disciplines:

ü  Low-carbon clean production diagnosis and consulting tech

ü  Smart carbon management system

ü  High-efficiency, low-consumption large blast furnace tech and equipment

ü  Green, efficient electric arc furnace

ü  Super electric arc furnace

ü  Fume excess heat recovery and recycle system

ü  Smart energy management system

ü  Solid waste treatment tech and rotary hearth furnace.

These achievements have achieved remarkable environmental benefits for CISDI’s clients and the lives of people they operate alongside.

Results range from innovative source reduction to energy utilisation efficiency enhancement by systematic optimisation and end-of-pipe treatment methods.

2  Intelligent manufacturing

CISDI’s 60-plus years of steel metallurgical knowledge is now interacting with next-generation tech - big data, artificial intelligence and internet of things.

A number of global intelligent industrial plants have been designed and built by CISDI at Baowu’s Shaogang, Maanshan Steel, Bayi Steel and Baosteel Zhanjiang, Rongcheng Steel, NISCO, and Yongfeng Steel.

CISDI has also created a global first - a full steel-process industrial internet platform, which is leading the transformation of steel production as it moves from empirical to digital and intelligent.

The company’s research, development and project applications have increased the green, intelligent credentials not only in China, but also in the world steel sector. It is playing a key role in the global circular economy and steel transformation.

The company has now pledged to make low carbon steel developments its long-term strategy and an industry roadmap is on the agenda.

2  Scientific innovation

Making green, low carbon research and development its top priority, CISDI has been appointed as the base for MCC’s low carbon technology research institute and will take the lead in advancing MCC’s carbon-neutral targets.

The company’s green, low carbon innovation system will be improved to sustain the implementation of green tech research and to make further breakthroughs. This system aims to create a tech route which will benefit immediate and long-term developments.

2  Creating a culture of conservation

“Protecting the environment should become second-nature for every citizen and our staff can help to lead by example”, says CISDI.

The company has issued a company-wide call to staff to encourage their contribution to green, low carbon development.

Employees are asked to lead a green, low carbon life wherever possible and improve their awareness of protecting and preserving the environment and natural resources. Steps can include choosing green travel options for their commute to work, refusing excessive packaging and conserving water, electricity and gas by reducing their home consumption.

Staff are also encouraged to volunteer to improve their technology skills so they can better support the company and its clients. They are urged to act as advocates for a green, low-carbon world by setting an example to their families, friends and colleagues. The hope is that they can play a part in growing a conservation culture across society.