33-12 Energy Conservation Law of the People’s Republic of China

Summary

The law is formulated for the purposes of promoting energy conservation in the whole society, improving energy utilization efficiency, protecting and ameliorating the environment, and striving for all around, balanced and sustainable development of the economy and the society.

Issuer

China

Year

2007

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人民代表大会常务委员会) (Government)

Instrument type

Law

Disclosure instrument

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Text analysis

Restrictiveness
- Moderate 0.90%
Restrictions on business
- Low 0.03%
ESG
- E focus: energy, environment, forests, pollution, renewable energy, waste, water, conservation
- S focus: compensation
- G focus: audit
Sustainable Development Goals
GRI standards
Main industries targeted
- Construction, Finance, Management, Manufacturing, Mining