In addition to upgrading the traditional energy equipment, Shanghai focuses on emerging sectors such as green hydrogen production equipment, new-energy storage, and high-end photovoltaic system integration, aiming to promote the large-scale development of the new-energy, green and low-carbon industries through technological breakthroughs and demonstration applications.

Achievements in 2025

Industry Support

Continuous Improvement in Green Infrastructure

• Local carbon markets have included over 400 enterprises and nearly 1,800 investment institutions from 28 industries such as chemicals, aviation, shipping, construction, and data centers, achieving 100 percent compliance for 12 consecutive years;
• Key energy-consuming units account for 30 percent of all green initiatives.

Accelerated Development of Green Industry Parks

• 196 national-level green factories, 17 national-level green supply chain management enterprises, and 8 national-level green parks have been established in total;
• The Zero Carbon Bay in Lin-gang Special Area was selected into the first batch of national-level zero-carbon parks.

Industry Integration for Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction

• Shanghai launched China's first industrial carbon management public service platform, with over 160 enterprises completing 316 product carbon accounting reports;
• 304 green and low-carbon service institutions have been launched, providing energy audits and energy-saving diagnosis for more than 1,000 energy-consuming units.

Highlight Elements

Industry Associations: Shanghai Low Carbon Technology and Industry Development Association, Shanghai Association of Environmental Protection Industry, etc.

Conventions & Exhibitions: Shanghai Energy Conservation Week, Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo in Technologies, Products and Achievements, etc.

Industry Platforms: Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange, North Bund Green Low-carbon Service Industry Alliance, Shanghai Industrial Carbon Management Public Service Platform, Yangtze River Delta Offshore CCUS Industry Alliance, etc.

Industry Policies

Action Plan for Accelerating Green and Low-carbon Transformation in Shanghai (2024-2027)

Three-Year Action Plan for Supporting Advanced Manufacturing Transformation and Upgrading in Shanghai (2026-2028)

• Supporting enterprises in carrying out new-energy, low-carbon solutions, and upgrading and refurbishing energy-saving production process and equipment;
• Guiding enterprises to develop green and low-carbon products around product carbon footprint management, and conducting ESG evaluation and rating.

Exemplary Case

At the end of 2025, ABB Shanghai Motors was recognized as a national green factory. Since its establishment in 1995, ABB Shanghai Motors – ABB Group's core low-voltage motor manufacturing base in China – has been practicing the philosophy of sustainability throughout its development. In 2020, the company ranked among the top 100 in China's electrical industry and was honored for its contribution to national "dual carbon" goals; in 2023, it was selected into first batch of zero-carbon benchmark factories in Shanghai.

Industry Map

During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, to boost the new-energy and green low-carbon sectors, Shanghai will focus on supporting Minhang, Lin-gang and Songjiang in accelerating breakthroughs in advanced equipment, while establishing major scenario ecosystems in Hongkou and Baoshan.

​Spatial Layout of Shanghai's Green and Low-carbon Industries

Minhang district

• Key Segments: Advanced energy equipment, and green and low-carbon development (advanced energy equipment)
• Key Areas: Minhang Development Industry Base

Songjiang district

• Key Segments: High-end equipment (new energy facilities)
• Key Areas: Songjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone

Fengxian district

• Key Segments: Green new energy (new energy storage)

Hongkou district

• Key Segments: Green and low-carbon development
• Key Areas: Zhangjiang-Hongkou Park (Southern Area), Zhangjiang-Hongkou Park (Dabaishu Area), Zhangjiang-Hongkou Park (Northern Area)

Lin-gang Special Area

• Key Segments: High-end equipment (energy equipment)
• Key Areas: Lin-gang Industry Zone ("Source of Power" Area)

3 Featured Industry Parks

• Jiading Hydrogen Port
• Baowu (Shanghai) Carbon Neutrality Industrial Park
• Carbon Valley Green Bay Industrial Park

Source: 2026 Shanghai Foreign Investment Guide