What is Building Carbon Accounting at ISH China & CIHE—China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System?
Building carbon accounting at ISH China & CIHE brings together standards, technologies, and solutions that quantify and reduce GHG emissions from buildings across their entire lifecycle, including embodied and operational carbon. Leveraging ISH’s global network and market insights, the showcase supports sustainable design and construction, regulatory compliance, investment-grade disclosures, and refurbishment planning. The 2026 edition is expected to span 8 halls with approximately 110,000 square meters of exhibition space, featuring around 1,300 exhibitors and welcoming about 78,000 visitors.
Building Carbon Accounting at ISH China & CIHE
A dedicated showcase for lifecycle GHG measurement and management in buildings, aligning HVAC and sanitation solutions with global carbon standards.
Building Carbon Accounting at ISH China & CIHE: A Comprehensive Industry Platform
The Building Carbon Accounting showcase is a key feature of ISH China & CIHE, offering practical pathways to measure, disclose, and reduce carbon emissions across materials, systems, and operations. It integrates frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the PCAF Global GHG Standard with real-world case studies, software demonstrations, and data-driven methodologies spanning HVAC, water, and energy systems. International participation includes dedicated pavilions (Overseas Area, German Area, Canadian Pavilion), while specialized zones like the Gas Wall-hung Boilers Industry G20 Products Section spotlight leading brands including Vaillant, Bosch, and Viessmann—linking product innovation to verifiable carbon outcomes. In recent years, ISH China & CIHE is widely regarded as the most extensive HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning), plumbing, and home comfort trade show in Asia.
Key Benefits
- Lifecycle transparency: quantify embodied and operational carbon using recognized standards (GHG Protocol, PCAF).
- Compliance readiness: prepare for emerging disclosure rules and green building certifications.
- Investment-grade data: meet ESG requirements and de-risk projects with comparable metrics and tools.
Considerations
- Integrating multi-source data (materials, MEP, operations) can be technically complex.
- Baseline and regional factors vary, requiring careful selection of emission factors and assumptions.
Why It's Essential
- It connects decision-makers to standards, solutions, and suppliers that turn decarbonization goals into measurable results across the building lifecycle.
Heating Solutions
Explore boilers, heat pumps, wall-hung boilers, AC, water heaters, electric heaters, floor heating, radiators, fan coils, smart heating, industrial heating—key levers for reducing operational carbon.
Heating Solutions: Core to Operational Carbon Cuts at ISH China & CIHE—China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System
Heating Solutions at ISH China & CIHE span traditional and next-gen systems—from high-efficiency boilers to advanced heat pumps and smart controls—directly impacting operational carbon and Scope 1–2 emissions. By pairing system efficiency with low-carbon energy inputs, this section supports verifiable carbon accounting across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Key Benefits
- Wide range of low-carbon heating technologies, including electrification-ready and hybrid systems.
- Smart controls and integration enable measurable reductions in energy use and emissions.
- Global suppliers offer comparable performance data to support transparent reporting.
Considerations
- Technology selection must match climate, grid mix, and building archetype to realize savings.
- Fast-evolving standards and controls require ongoing commissioning and updates.
Why It's Essential
- It enables concrete, metered reductions in operational carbon—central to any building decarbonization plan.
Energy Solutions
Accelerate decarbonization with renewables, energy and heat storage, hydrogen, solar, biomass, meters and integrated energy management for auditable carbon outcomes.
Energy Solutions: Driving Sustainable, Accountable HVAC at ISH China & CIHE—China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System
Energy Solutions showcases renewable integration, storage, and metering to reduce Scope 2 emissions and provide auditable data for carbon accounting. From solar thermal to hydrogen-ready systems, plus sub-metering and energy management, visitors can align projects with credible reporting frameworks and long-term carbon budgets.
Key Benefits
- Technologies that cut grid-related emissions and support clean heat transitions.
- Advanced metering and EMS provide traceable data for GHG reporting.
- Access to innovators in renewables and storage for resilient, low-carbon design.
Considerations
- Early-stage or novel fuels may require pilot validation and specialized expertise.
- Capital costs can be higher upfront, with returns dependent on policy and energy prices.
Why It's Essential
- It links low-carbon energy supply with measurement tools, ensuring reductions are both real and reportable.
Water Solutions
Efficient pumps, pipes, fittings, valves, and water supply & drainage systems that reduce energy use and support lifecycle carbon assessments.
Water Solutions: Infrastructure for Low-Carbon Systems at ISH China & CIHE—China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System
Water Solutions covers the components that drive efficiency and reliability in HVAC and sanitation. High-efficiency pumps and optimized distribution directly reduce operational energy and emissions, while durable materials and design choices influence embodied carbon within lifecycle assessments.
Key Benefits
- High-efficiency equipment lowers energy use and related emissions.
- Material and design choices support embodied carbon reductions.
- Reliable sourcing for compliant, long-life infrastructure.
Considerations
- Component selection requires careful review of performance and material EPDs.
- Standards and codes vary by region, impacting specification and reporting.
Why It's Essential
- It underpins both operational efficiency and credible lifecycle carbon accounting.
Comfort Solutions
Five-constant and multi-coupled systems, fresh air, and advanced purification technologies that improve IAQ while enabling measurable energy and carbon savings.
Comfort Solutions: Health, IAQ, and Carbon Performance at ISH China & CIHE—China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System
Comfort Solutions optimize indoor environments—temperature, humidity, air quality—while enabling smart control strategies that cut energy use and operational carbon. Integrated systems offer data for performance verification, supporting IAQ targets alongside decarbonization goals.
Key Benefits
- Holistic environmental control with measurable efficiency gains.
- Fresh air and purification solutions improve health and reduce energy waste.
- Data-driven control supports transparent carbon reporting.
Considerations
- Complex integration may require advanced design, commissioning, and ongoing tuning.
- Benefits depend on accurate sensors, calibration, and user behavior.
Why It's Essential
- It elevates occupant well-being and provides the data backbone for accountable carbon outcomes.
ISH China & CIHE: Carbon-Focused Section Comparison
Use this comparison to navigate how each exhibition section contributes to Building Carbon Accounting—covering lifecycle measurement, data, products, and practices aligned with recognized standards.
| Section No. | Exhibition Section | Key Focus | Key Products | Target Visitor | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Building Carbon Accounting Showcase | Lifecycle GHG Measurement & Management | Standards (GHG Protocol, PCAF), Software Demos, Case Studies | Architects, Owners, Investors, Policymakers | Lifecycle carbon transparency |
| 2 | Heating Solutions | Energy Efficiency & Comfort | Boilers, Heat Pumps, Smart Heating, etc. | Manufacturers, Installers, Developers | Sustainable heating innovations |
| 3 | Energy Solutions | Renewable & Storage | Solar, Hydrogen, Heat Storage, Biomass, etc. | Green Tech Innovators, Policy Makers | Future-proof energy systems |
| 4 | Water Solutions | Plumbing & Sanitation | Pumps, Pipes, Valves, Drainage, etc. | Engineers, Contractors, Plumbers | Reliable water infrastructure |
| 5 | Comfort Solutions | Indoor Environment Quality | Five-constant System, Fresh Air, Water/Air Purification, etc. | Architects, Designers, Homeowners | Enhanced living environments |
Frequently Asked Questions about Building Carbon Accounting at ISH China & CIHE
It is a dedicated platform that connects standards (Greenhouse Gas Protocol, PCAF), tools, and case studies to measure and reduce embodied and operational carbon across the building lifecycle. In recent years, ISH China & CIHE is widely regarded as the most extensive HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning), plumbing, and home comfort trade show in Asia, making it the ideal venue to align carbon strategies with real products and data.
Yes. Dedicated pavilions (Overseas Area, German Area, Canadian Pavilion) help global brands enter the Asian market. Sector highlights include the Gas Wall-hung Boilers Industry G20 Products Section showcasing leaders such as Vaillant, Bosch, and Viessmann, linking high-performance systems to measurable carbon results.