The 2025 Government Work Report proposes the construction of a number of zero-carbon parks and factories; a complete path analysis is provided here.

In the 2025 Government Work Report, regarding the advancement of this year's carbon peak and carbon neutrality tasks, a particularly important task was proposed—the construction of zero-carbon parks. This is a major issue related to our future development and the well-being of our planet. Today, let's discuss the creation of zero-carbon parks, so that everyone can understand and respond to the call, joining the practical implementation of zero-carbon park creation.

I. What are Zero-Carbon Parks?

Some may ask, what exactly are zero-carbon parks? Simply put, zero-carbon parks are those where, through various means and technologies, the carbon dioxide emissions generated during the park's production and operation activities are made to approach zero, or where emissions and absorption are offset, achieving an ideal state of "zero emissions".

Achieving this goal is not easy and requires efforts in energy utilization, industrial structure, and infrastructure construction. For example, in terms of energy, clean energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower should be prioritized, reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels such as coal and oil; the industrial structure should encourage low-energy-consuming and low-emission green industries, such as new energy and energy conservation and environmental protection industries; infrastructure construction should also keep pace, improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing energy consumption.

II. Why Create Zero-Carbon Parks?

Everyone must be wondering, creating zero-carbon parks is so troublesome, what are the benefits? There are many benefits!

(1) Addressing Climate Change

The earth is facing increasingly severe climate change problems, such as melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and increasing extreme weather events... These are all inseparable from the large-scale emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. Creating zero-carbon parks is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to mitigating climate change. If every park takes action, the combined power will be enormous, greatly improving the earth's ecological environment.

(2) Promoting High-Quality Economic Development

Don't think that zero-carbon parks are merely environmental protection projects; they also have a significant role in promoting economic development. On the one hand, developing clean energy and green industries can create a large number of new jobs and economic growth points. For example, the manufacturing of solar panels and the research and maintenance of wind power equipment. The development of these emerging industries will drive the synergistic development of upstream and downstream industrial chains, bringing continuous economic benefits. On the other hand, zero-carbon parks can enhance the competitiveness of enterprises. Nowadays, consumers pay more and more attention to environmental protection; enterprises that perform well in environmental protection are more easily recognized and favored by the market, standing out in market competition.

(3) Improving Energy Security

China's energy structure still relies to some extent on imported fossil fuels. Creating zero-carbon parks and vigorously developing clean energy can reduce dependence on imported energy, improving the country's energy security level. We will no longer worry about the impact of fluctuations in the international energy market on our energy supply, making our economic development more stable.

III. Key Knowledge Points for Creating Zero-Carbon Parks

(1) Utilization of Clean Energy

Solar energy is one of the important energy sources for zero-carbon parks. Parks can install solar panels on rooftops and open spaces to convert solar energy into electricity. Moreover, solar energy is inexhaustible and can be used wherever there is sunlight, making it very convenient.

Wind energy is also a major player in clean energy. In areas with abundant wind resources, parks can build wind farms. Wind power generation technology is now very mature, and power generation efficiency is constantly improving.

There is also hydropower, using the energy of water flow to generate electricity by building small hydropower stations. Hydropower generation is stable and reliable, and its environmental impact is relatively small.

In addition to these, clean energy sources such as biomass energy and geothermal energy can also play an important role in the creation of zero-carbon parks. For example, using biomass energy for power generation, converting crop stalks and livestock manure into electricity; using geothermal energy for heating and cooling to reduce the demand for traditional energy.

(2) Energy Management and Energy-Saving Technologies

In zero-carbon parks, energy management is crucial. A complete energy monitoring system should be established to understand the energy consumption of various enterprises and links within the park in real time. Through data analysis, key areas of energy consumption and existing problems can be identified, and then energy-saving measures can be adopted in a targeted manner.

There are many energy-saving technologies, such as using efficient lighting equipment, such as LED lights, which can save a lot of electricity compared to traditional incandescent lights; promoting the use of energy-efficient appliances to reduce equipment energy consumption. In architectural design, energy-efficient building materials and design schemes are adopted to improve the building's thermal insulation performance and reduce the energy consumption of heating and cooling.

(3) Green Industrial Development

Developing green industries is one of the core contents of zero-carbon park creation. The new energy industry is an important representative of green industries, such as the solar energy industry, the wind energy industry, and the energy storage industry. These industries not only have low energy consumption and low emissions themselves but also provide clean energy and technical support for zero-carbon parks.

The energy conservation and environmental protection industry is also indispensable. This industry is mainly committed to researching and promoting various energy conservation and environmental protection technologies and products to help enterprises reduce energy consumption and pollution emissions. For example, the research and development and production of wastewater treatment equipment can effectively treat wastewater in the park and achieve the recycling of water resources; the application of industrial waste gas purification equipment can reduce the pollution of waste gas to the environment.

The circular economy industry also has great potential in zero-carbon parks. By establishing a circular economy industrial chain, resource recycling can be achieved, and waste generation can be reduced. For example, waste residue, wastewater, and waste gas generated during industrial production are recycled and processed into reusable resources, reducing production costs and environmental impact.

(4) Carbon Capture and Storage Technology

Carbon capture and storage technology is one of the important means to achieve zero-carbon parks. This technology collects carbon dioxide generated during industrial production and then transports it to a suitable place for storage through special technical means, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere.

At present, carbon capture and storage technology is still under development and improvement, and the cost is relatively high. However, with technological advancements and expansion of applications, the cost will gradually decrease, and it will play an increasingly important role in the creation of zero-carbon parks in the future.

IV. How Can We Participate in the Creation of Zero-Carbon Parks?

(1) Enterprise Level

For companies within the park, it is important to actively respond to the call for the creation of a zero-carbon park. First, they should increase research and investment in energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies, adopt advanced production processes and equipment, and reduce energy consumption and pollutant emissions during production. Second, they should optimize the company's energy structure and use clean energy as much as possible. For example, companies with the conditions can build their own solar power generation facilities or cooperate with clean energy suppliers to purchase clean energy. Finally, they should actively participate in energy-saving activities organized by the park and strengthen environmental awareness training for employees, so that every employee becomes a practitioner of energy saving and environmental protection.

(2) Government Level

The government plays a crucial guiding and supporting role in the creation of zero-carbon parks. On the one hand, it should formulate relevant policies and regulations to encourage and support the construction of zero-carbon parks. For example, it can introduce tax preferential policies, providing tax reductions and exemptions for companies that have outstanding performance in the creation of zero-carbon parks; it can also establish special funds to provide financial support for the construction of zero-carbon parks. On the other hand, it should strengthen the planning and management of the construction of zero-carbon parks, coordinate resources from all parties, and ensure the smooth progress of the construction of zero-carbon parks.

(3) Individual Level

Each of us can contribute to the creation of zero-carbon parks. In our daily lives, we should develop good habits of energy saving and environmental protection. For example, turning off lights, saving water, and using green transportation. These seemingly insignificant small things, when accumulated together, can generate tremendous energy. If we work in the park, we should actively participate in the park's environmental protection activities and contribute ideas to the park's zero-carbon construction.

Friends, creating zero-carbon parks is a mission entrusted to us by the times, and it is also our responsibility to create a better future for our future generations. Let us respond to the central government's call, take action, start with ourselves, start with the small things around us, and actively participate in the practice of creating zero-carbon parks. We believe that with our joint efforts, one after another zero-carbon parks will rise on the land of our motherland, and our earth home will become more beautiful and livable! Let us jointly embark on the new journey of creating zero-carbon parks and strive for a better future of green, low-carbon, and sustainable development!