• Awarding the First Siemens China "Zero Carbon Pioneer Award"

• Release the report "Siemens Sustainable Development in China" to share sustainable development concepts and practical experience

• Relying on SiGREEN's reliable actuarial and traceability solution for carbon footprint, we launch green and low-carbon services for enterprises going overseas

•Launch the "Siemens Sustainable Development Special Support Financing Project" to help small and medium-sized enterprises accelerate carbon reduction

During the 2023 China International Industrial Expo, Siemens officially presented the first "Zero Carbon Pioneer Award", with a total of 6 companies winning the award for their practical achievements in carbon reduction. On the occasion of the second anniversary of the release of Siemens China's "Zero Carbon Pioneer Plan", Siemens also announced several important measures to assist in low-carbon transformation of the industrial chain, aiming to accelerate sustainable development of China's industry through advanced technology, knowledge empowerment, and financial services from multiple dimensions.

Green and low-carbon transformation is not only an inherent requirement for high-quality socio-economic development, but also a structural opportunity for enterprises to enhance resilience and competitiveness, "said Dr. Xiao Song, Global Executive Vice President of Siemens and Chairman, President, and CEO of Siemens China, As a pioneer, practitioner, and enabler of sustainable development, Siemens continues to promote the implementation of the 'Zero Carbon Pioneer Plan', and works together with partners from all walks of life to build a green industry system through the 'dual wheel drive' of digitization and low-carbon

In September 2021, Siemens launched the "Zero Carbon Pioneer Program" in China, leveraging its digital technology and cross disciplinary knowledge and experience to collaborate with partners to create an end-to-end zero carbon industry chain. To this end, Siemens will not only continue to implement energy conservation and carbon reduction in its own operations, but also strive to help over 500 key suppliers accelerate carbon reduction in China by 2025, assist tens of thousands of customers in dozens of industries in energy conservation and efficiency enhancement, and promote green and low-carbon transformation of the industry.

In May 2023, Siemens launched the first "Zero Carbon Pioneer Award" selection in China. According to Siemens' sustainable development value proposition, this award comprehensively evaluates the practices and achievements of enterprises in implementing their own green operations or empowering customers to green transformation from dimensions such as "energy efficiency and decarbonization", "resource efficiency and recyclability", and "people-oriented and social impact". The awards are presented by the National Climate Strategy Research and International Cooperation Center, KPMG China A joint evaluation committee is composed of experts from T Å V South Germany Group and Siemens. After fierce competition, three companies, namely Nengke Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Langlu Construction Technology Co., Ltd., and Xi'an Baoke Fluid Technology Co., Ltd., have won the "Empowered Pioneer Award - Excellence Award"; Three companies, Shennan Circuit Co., Ltd., Xinwangda Electronics Co., Ltd., and Sinotrans DHL International Air Express Co., Ltd., have won the "Operation Pioneer Award - Excellence Award".

Low carbon transformation requires the joint efforts of upstream and downstream partners in the industrial chain. The 'Zero Carbon Pioneer Award' released this time is not only an encouragement for low-carbon transformation peers, but also an acceleration for the industrial chain to move towards a sustainable future. "said Ma Qing, the sustainable development manager of Siemens Greater China, Siemens is willing to continue providing comprehensive support in technology, knowledge, experience, talent, finance, and other aspects to all partners, empowering ecological partners to achieve a win-win situation in terms of economic, environmental, and social benefits

During the event, Siemens released its first report on "Siemens Sustainable Development in China", sharing its thoughts, practices, and experience in strengthening its own sustainable operations, promoting low-carbon industrial development, and working together with all parties to build a green ecosystem. In addition, Siemens has officially launched the "Siemens Sustainable Development Special Support Financing Project", announcing that it will provide a special fund of 1 billion yuan to provide financing support for small and medium-sized enterprises and ecological partners engaged in low-carbon transformation.

Based on a deep understanding of the recent green new policies such as the EU Carbon Border Regulation Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU Power Battery Act introduced in overseas markets, Siemens and the China Institute of Electronic Information Industry Development jointly compiled the "White Paper on Green Sailing for Enterprises", which was officially released during the International Trade Fair. This white paper provides a deep understanding of the impact of policies related to overseas markets on enterprises' export business, and helps enterprises formulate reasonable strategies, strengthen technological innovation, and better expand overseas markets. At the same time, Siemens relies on SiGREEN's reliable carbon footprint actuarial and traceability solution to launch green and low-carbon services for enterprises going overseas, helping export enterprises meet the requirements of overseas markets for carbon footprint disclosure of exported products, and helping enterprises build a new type of green and low-carbon competitiveness. This service is jointly launched by Siemens and T Å V South Germany. The carbon verification statement released complies with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards, the Greenhouse Gas Accounting System (GHGP), and the requirements of the EU CBAM Act, ensuring the credibility and accuracy of relevant data.

 source：Siemens