The Ordos municipal bureau of ecology and environment has issued the "Beautiful Warm City" business environment work plan, introducing 12 practical measures to support business development through ecological initiatives. These measures focus on regulatory support, streamlined approvals, and green transformation.
Ordos has developed environmental compliance guidelines for 10 key industries, including coal chemistry and new energy equipment manufacturing, to help companies proactively manage environmental risks. The city is implementing a "three documents in one" approach – penalty notices, credit repair notifications, and compliance guidelines – while dynamically updating lists for exemptions and reduced penalties. Remote, off-site supervision is conducted via an AI video platform, reducing the frequency of on-site inspections and promoting a balanced regulatory approach.
In terms of approval services, Ordos is advancing bundled project approvals and piloting exemptions for environmental impact assessments (EIAs). It has integrated EIA and emission permits for 12 industries, simplifying procedures for pilot projects. A joint review and approval mechanism for major projects has been established, with radiation-related approvals now processed online.
Additionally, Ordos has established a platform for green technology transformation, promoted carbon sequestration in grasslands and deserts, and implemented low-carbon upgrades in industrial parks and mining areas.
The city has also built a centralized hazardous waste collection system for the auto repair industry, using a solid waste management platform to ensure full traceability, address disposal challenges for small auto repair businesses, and create models for ecological reform.
The bureau of ecology and environment will establish a tracking and evaluation mechanism to implement the 12 measures. Through flexible regulation and streamlined approvals, it plans to support green business development and strengthen Ordos' ecological foundation for high-quality growth.
