The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and five other departments recently jointly issued the "Guiding Opinions on Carrying out the Construction of Zero Carbon Factories" (hereinafter referred to as the "Guiding Opinions"), aiming to tap into the potential of energy conservation and carbon reduction in the industrial and information technology fields, promote carbon reduction and efficiency improvement in key industries and promote green and low-carbon transformation, and cultivate new quality productivity. As a new model of green and low-carbon development, the core of the "zero carbon factory" lies in continuously reducing carbon dioxide emissions within the factory area through systematic measures such as technological innovation, structural adjustment, and management optimization. It is not pursuing absolute "zero" carbon dioxide emissions, but rather, within the current technological and economic conditions, achieving maximum reduction and continuous improvement to keep factory carbon dioxide emissions at the lowest level. The issuance of the "Guiding Opinions" provides a phased roadmap and timetable for the green development of China's industry, clarifying the overall requirements, main goals, construction path, and work requirements for the construction of "zero carbon factories", providing clear action guidelines for various regions and industries, and reflecting the scientific and forward-looking nature of policy formulation. Strengthening technological innovation to promote the construction of "zero carbon factories". The Guiding Opinions emphasize the need to establish a full chain carbon reduction system of "source carbon reduction process carbon reduction collaborative carbon reduction" through measures such as improving the carbon emission accounting management system, accelerating the green and low-carbon transformation of energy consumption structure, improving energy utilization efficiency, and conducting carbon footprint analysis of key products. This not only requires enterprises to adopt clean energy and improve energy efficiency in the production process, but also encourages them to promote collaborative carbon reduction throughout the entire industry chain through product carbon footprint management. At the same time, improving the level of digital intelligence is a key measure for the construction of "zero carbon factories". By establishing a digital energy and carbon management center, precise measurement, fine control, and intelligent decision-making of energy consumption and carbon emissions can be achieved, which will significantly improve the carbon reduction efficiency of factories. The deep integration of technology and industry helps enterprises reduce operating costs and enhance their market competitiveness. Further strengthen the collaborative promotion among the government, enterprises, and the market. The Guiding Opinions put forward requirements for strengthening organizational implementation, improving standard systems, and promoting comprehensive energy-saving and carbon reduction services, providing comprehensive policy guarantees for the construction of "zero carbon factories". From formulating local implementation plans to improving the "zero carbon factory" standard system, from promoting energy-saving and carbon reduction services to strengthening international exchanges and cooperation, multiple measures have jointly built a favorable ecosystem for the development of "zero carbon factories". With the deepening implementation of the Guiding Opinions, a group of technologically advanced, standardized management, and highly competitive "zero carbon factories" will stand out and become new benchmarks for leading China's industrial green development, providing solid support for achieving the carbon peak target as scheduled and building a solid foundation for ecological civilization. (New Society)