BEIJING — The State Environmental Protection Administration of China (SEPA) and Carrier Corporation announced in Beijing the launching of China’s Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award at a joint press conference held here. The purpose of the award, according to Song Xiaozhi, Division Head, International Division of SEPA, is to, “Promote protection of the ozone layer, reduce discharge of ozone-depleting substances, and promote the use of non-ozone depleting alternatives by awarding organizations and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to ozone layer protection.”
The award is hosted by SEPA, and supported by the International Economic Cooperation Office of SEPA. Carrier Corporation has committed a three-year sponsorship to provide financial support. A Secretariat, consisting of representatives from the hosting, assisting, and operating organizations, has been formed to manage the project, with Xiong Kang of SEPA serving as director of the Secretariat, and Zhao Xing of China Environmental Culture Promotion Association and Dr. Robert Chiang of Carrier serving as deputy directors. A panel of experts has been formed to evaluate candidates.