Building a PRTR Disclosure System in China

About IPE Environmental NGO based in Beijing, China with 38 full- time staff Founded by Ma Jun, former journalist and prominent environmentalist Since its establishment in June 2006, has developed and operated the online Blue Map Database (formerly the China Pollution Map Database), and launched the Blue Map app in 2014 Uses information transparency and promotes multi- stakeholder cooperation to improve environmental governance mechanisms and reduce emissions

IPE’s platform for prtr and annual emissions disclosure IPE’s PRTR disclosure platform: After researching existing PRTR platforms in the U.S., Europe and other countries, IPE developed and refined a PRTR data system suitable for China’s national conditions, including the current regulatory requirements and environmental conditions, and proposed a list of priority pollutants for China. IPE’s PRTR Viewing Page

IPE’s platform for prtr and annual emissions disclosure

Wastewater Pollutants IPE’s platform for prtr and annual emissions disclosure Energy Usage Air Emissions GHG Emissions Hazardous Waste Water Usage Wastewater Pollutants

Challenges Lack of mandatory PRTR requirements from regulations Lack of effective control and management of toxic and hazardous chemicals Lack of motivation to monitor and disclose hazardous pollutants Industrial Wastewater Seepage Pits in Hebei, China

Green procurement drives green production Brands pushing suppliers in China to disclose PRTR information and emissions data on IPE’s platform:

Green procurement drives green production Responsible Production -- Responsible Procurement -- Responsible Consumption Filter Function

Working together to bring back blue skies & clear waters 合力找回蔚蓝 Working together to bring back blue skies & clear waters wwwen.ipe.org.cn