China China Issues National Standard for Traction Batteries of Vehicles Product Carbon Footprint Quantification

Aligns with EU Battery DPP Requirements Across Five Lifecycle Stages

China Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Greenhouse gas(GHG) Environmental Management Automobiles Batteries
12 November 2026  j.zou.envix  ZOU Jiaqi (EnviX)
China Issues National Standard for Traction Batteries of Vehicles Product Carbon Footprint Quantification

On September 28, 2026, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) promulgated the recommended national standard Greenhouse Gases—Quantification Method and Requirements for Carbon Footprint of Products—Traction Batteries of Vehicles (GB/T 48266-2026).

Designed to accurately measure and manage the product carbon footprint (CFP) of traction batteries, the standard establishes

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ZOU Jiaqi

Researcher, Research & Consulting Dept. EnviX Ltd.

Business Performance

Joined Envix in April 2026, currently focusing on the research and analysis of environmental regulations in China. Prior to this, acquired two years of experience as an editor for the international academic journal Sustainability, gaining extensive expertise in global sustainability trends and professional research.

Background

M.Sc. in Marine Science, China University of Geosciences.
Mainly focused on climate change research.

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