| In order to develop low-carbon industry and low-carbon economy, adopt carbon label which has been used in international trade, and promote sustainable economic development, it is necessary to analyse the carbon footprint. Based on discussion of the significance, progress and developing trend of carbon footprint calculation in papermaking industry, the goal, content and key points of the were presented; furthermore, the tools, principle, rules, methods and technical paths to be adapted for carton footprint study in papermaking industry according to international Greenhouse Gas Emission Protocols related to carbon footprint research were discussed; finally, the standardization of quantifying and qualifying carbon footprint in papermaking industry as well as reporting the results were summarized. This paper provides the guidance of carbon footprint calculation in papermaking industry. |
