Detail of GB/T 41152-2021

Introduction of GB/T 41152-2021

1 Scope This document provides terms and definitions, evaluation guidelines, evaluation indicators and evaluation processes for low carbon development levels in cities and communities. This document is applicable to the evaluation of low carbon development level of cities and communities of all types. 2 Normative references The contents of the following documents constitute essential provisions of this document through normative references in the text. Where a reference is dated, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; where a reference is not dated, the latest version (including all amendments) applies to this document. ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse gases Part 1: Specification and guidelines for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the organization level (Greenhouse gases- Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals) removals) 3 Terminology and definitions The following terms and definitions apply to this document. 3.1 low-carbon city A city in which low-carbon is the mode and direction of economic development, low-carbon is the philosophy and behaviour of its citizens, and low-carbon is the blueprint of government and public administration. 3.2 Regenerated resources All kinds of waste produced in the process of social production and consumption, which have lost all or part of their original use value, but can regain value and use value after recycling, processing and treatment. Regional gross domestic product The total value of all final goods and services produced by a region in a given period of time. 3.4 healthy and low-carbontravel A mode of travel that aims to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce environmental pollution, promote social equity and rational use of resources, while meeting people's needs for efficiency and quality of daily travel and reducing their dependence on motor vehicles. 4 Evaluation Criteria and Evaluation Indicators 4.1 Evaluation Criteria The evaluation of the low carbon development level of cities and communities follows the basic principles of comprehensiveness, objectivity and scientificity. Evaluation indicators are set to reflect the level of low-carbon development of cities and communities, and to guide cities and communities in evaluating their performance in terms of low-carbon development. All indicators should be on an annual basis. 4.2 Evaluation Indicators Indicators for evaluating the level of low carbon development in cities and communities should include carbon emissions, direct impacts, indirect impacts and management: Carbon emission indicators, which are used to evaluate the level of low carbon development of cities and communities in a comprehensive manner; Direct impact indicators are used to analyse and identify the elements that directly affect the low carbon development level of cities and communities, including energy, transport and buildings. direct impact indicators, which are used to analyse and identify the factors that directly influence the level of low carbon development in cities and communities; Indirect impact indicators, which are used to analyse and identify the elements that indirectly affect the low carbon development level of cities and communities, including environmental, economic and social indicators. Indirect impact indicators, which are used to analyse and identify elements that indirectly influence the level of low carbon development in cities and communities; Management indicators, which are used to analyse and evaluate the level of low carbon development technologies in cities and communities, as well as to formulate low carbon development policies and plans, including indicators on technology research and development, policies and regulations. See Appendix A for a selection of indicators. 5 Evaluation Process 5.1 Overview The evaluation of the level of low carbon development in cities and communities can be divided into internal and external evaluations, depending on the user, target and purpose of the evaluation: Internal evaluation, where managers within cities and communities use the LLD assessment as a tool for climate change management, using it to obtain reliable and verifiable information to determine whether carbon emission-related indicators are meeting the targets they have set; External evaluation, where national climate change authorities use the LDA as a tool for comparison between similar cities and communities, using it to obtain reliable and verifiable information to determine the level of low carbon development and its distribution across different cities and communities, thereby facilitating benchmarking and achieving an overall improvement in low carbon development. Note: For external evaluation, cities and communities should be classified, graded and grouped according to their type, size and climate zone for comparison and evaluation. The classification, grading and grouping of cities is shown in Appendix B. Communities should refer to the classification, grading and grouping of cities. 5.2 Selection of evaluation indicators 5.2.1 Principles of Indicator Selection The following factors should be considered when selecting and determining indicators for low carbon development: Applicability, completeness and operability of the indicators; Quantity, quality and accessibility of data required. 5.2.2 Selection of internal evaluation indicators At least one indicator should be selected that directly reflects the level of low carbon development of the city and community, such as the carbon emission category. It is appropriate to select indicators that reflect the causes of the low carbon development level of cities and communities, such as direct impact category, indirect impact category and management category indicators. 5.2.3 Selection of external evaluation indicators It is appropriate to select appropriate indicators according to the type of cities and communities, evaluation needs and actual conditions. At least one indicator should be selected that directly reflects the level of low carbon development of the city and community, such as carbon emission indicators. 5.3 Adjustment of evaluation indicators Cities and communities are advised to regularly evaluate the selected low-carbon development evaluation indicators to ensure their scientific validity, applicability, representativeness and comprehensiveness. The low carbon development evaluation indicators should be updated when the following conditions occur: Adjustment of city and community functions; Adjustments to climate change targets; Changes in standards and other requirements. 5.4 Data collection Cities and communities are encouraged to regularly and systematically collect raw data on low carbon development indicators to ensure data reliability and quality. Cities and communities can obtain raw data on low-carbon development indicators through the following means: Statistical data; Monitoring and measurement; Reports and documents; Carbon audit reports; Scientific research results; Other relevant information and research. 5.5 Benchmarking of indicators 5.5.1 Determination of benchmark values for internal evaluation indicators The following methods can be used by cities and communities to determine the baseline values for internal low carbon development indicators. Select a particular year as the base year. The basis for selection is that the carbon emission situation in that year reflects the current actual situation of the city and the community, the low carbon development level of each sector is normal, no major incidents have occurred, the carbon emission structure is reasonable, the carbon emission inventory and statistics are The carbon emission inventory and statistics are complete, true and reliable, typical and representative. The low-carbon development of cities and communities in the previous 3~5 years will be aggregated to understand the changes in the low-carbon development level, and the annual average level will be used as the benchmark value for the internal low-carbon development level evaluation index. Refer to relevant development plans and assessment methods. Benchmarking against comparable averages of the same type. Establish a model to make scientific forecasts and estimates. 5.5.2 Determination of benchmark values for external evaluation indicators 5.6 Calculation of low carbon development level index 5.6.1 Calculation of internal low carbon development index The calculation process of the internal low carbon development level index calculation method is as follows. 5.7 Application of results 5.7.1 Application of internal evaluation results The internal evaluation results are applied in the following two ways: By comparing the direct impact, indirect impact and management indicators with the baseline values of the Low Carbon Development Index, it is possible to identify problems in the management of low carbon development in cities and communities, and to identify the potential and directions for reducing emissions; By comparing the low carbon development level indexes of different consecutive evaluation periods, the changes in the level of low carbon development within cities and communities can be analysed, and the level of low carbon development of cities and communities can be determined. 5.7.2 Application of external evaluation results The application of the external evaluation results is reflected in the following two aspects. By ranking, comparing and analysing the low carbon development indices of different types, levels and groups of cities and communities, it is possible to grasp the level of low carbon development management of cities and communities and their distribution. This will facilitate benchmarking and improve the overall low carbon development management capacity.

Contents of GB/T 41152-2021

contents Foreword 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terminology and definitions 4 Evaluation Criteria and Evaluation Indicators 5 Evaluation Process