中国和世界电子产品可持续发展: 中国电子产品链可持续发展分析
Summary
This 2008 report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes the sustainability of the electronics supply chain in China. It examines the environmental and social impacts of production, use, and end-of-life management, highlighting China's role as a global manufacturing hub and a primary destination for electronic waste. The document proposes three strategic pillars for the Chinese government: a national sustainable electronics strategy, a national e-waste strategy, and an international action plan for e-waste management.
Key insights
- China has transitioned from a domestic-oriented electronics industry to an export-oriented one since joining the WTO in 2001, becoming a dominant global supplier of PCs, televisions, mobile phones, refrigerators, and air conditioners.
- The production and use phases of electronics are the primary drivers of environmental impact, largely due to high energy consumption. For computers, the production phase is the most impactful, with over 50% of that impact stemming from motherboard production.
- The electronics industry significantly contributes to China's economy, accounting for 10.2% of industrial output and 6.3% of total industrial profits as of the reporting period, while providing employment for between 2.27 and 6.3 million people.
- The report recommends that the Chinese government establish a 'National Sustainable Electronics Development Strategy' focusing on eco-design legislation, financial incentives for certified green products, and the creation of a national eco-design research center.
- To manage e-waste, the report suggests a national strategy to clarify the responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, and consumers, the creation of a public database for e-waste tracking, and the implementation of a quality assurance plan for disposal licenses.
- On an international level, China is urged to collaborate with the UNEP and the Basel Convention Secretariat to establish global standards for hazardous e-waste transfer and to participate in corporate partnerships like the Mobile Phone Partnership Initiative (MPPI).
Cite the original document
- APA
- Eugster, M., Huabo, D., Jinhui, L., Perera, O., Potts, J., & Wanhua, Y. (2008). 中国和世界电子产品可持续发展: 中国电子产品链可持续发展分析. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/china_sd_eproducts_ch.pdf
- Chicago
- Eugster, Martin, Duan Huabo, Li Jinhui, Oshani Perera, Jason Potts, and Yang Wanhua. 中国和世界电子产品可持续发展: 中国电子产品链可持续发展分析. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2008. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/china_sd_eproducts_ch.pdf.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite report |last1=Eugster |first1=Martin |last2=Huabo |first2=Duan |last3=Jinhui |first3=Li |last4=Perera |first4=Oshani |last5=Potts |first5=Jason |last6=Wanhua |first6=Yang |title=中国和世界电子产品可持续发展: 中国电子产品链可持续发展分析 |publisher=International Institute for Sustainable Development |date=June 2008 |url=https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/china_sd_eproducts_ch.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @techreport{eugster2008, author = {Eugster, Martin and Huabo, Duan and Jinhui, Li and Perera, Oshani and Potts, Jason and Wanhua, Yang}, title = {{中国和世界电子产品可持续发展: 中国电子产品链可持续发展分析}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2008}, month = jun, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/china_sd_eproducts_ch.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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