IVL in China
IVL's offices in Beijing and Wuhan focus on environmental science, sustainable development and research carried out together with institutes and authorities.
IVL's first projects in China were on wastewater, lakes and air in 1986. Today, research in sustainable development is carried out together with research institutes and organizations, while consulting projects in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), EPD reports, low-carbon development planning and carbon neutral strategies.
Expert areas IVL in China
Climate, Life cycle assessment and EPDs
- Third party validation of EPDs
- Development of LCA-related standards
- Carbon management and neutrality strategies
- Development of EPD tools
- Supply chain management
Technology transfer
- Market research and market strategy
- Technology transfer
- Support for project implementation
- Customized forums, exhibitions, technology exchanges and more
Education and training
- International training on environmental technology, sustainability, climate change.
- Online training on environmental technology, sustainability, climate change.
Sustainability research and development
- Sustainability research and innovation in different areas
- Co-funded research, research grants, EU research
- Research stations, testbeds and pilot facilities
Examples of assignments
News from IVL in China
Supporting sustainable food production in China
Due to inefficient and unregulated cultivation and distribution systems, agriculture in China is not very well organized. The SAFE project will use lessons learned in Europe to create a training system for retailers and farmers. The project is part of the Switch-Asia program, which supports Asian countries to respond to global challenges.
From waste to biogas in Rugao
Together with Scania and Rugao municipality, IVL is leading a project to convert organic waste into biogas in Rugao city. Automated equipment has been installed in the treatment plant to test different waste sources and optimize biogas production using Swedish technology. If the pilot is successful, the plan is to scale up the project.
Carbon neutrality for the warehouse industry
In a strategic partnership, SKF China and IVL are collaborating on low-carbon initiatives and new innovative methods in the bearing industry. The project focuses on sustainable practices within SKF China's value chain, where IVL conducts life cycle assessments and establishes standards for environmental certification.