Beyond the Limits: Shenyang Mall's Overheating Raises Alarms for Carbon Targets | CBCGDF Concerns & Urges Energy Conservation Actions

On February 18, 2024, youth volunteers of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) raised concerns about the indoor temperature at a mall in Shenyang, China. The heating was set excessively high, causing discomfort to the volunteer and their companions. These young activists believed that maintaining such elevated temperatures was an unnecessary waste of energy. Motivated by their commitment to environmental consciousness, they promptly reported the situation to the CBCGDF, seeking assistance in addressing this issue.



Shenyang, situated in the northeastern part of China, is known for its harsh winter climate.

Equipped with a Xiaomi thermometer, a CBCGDF volunteer measured an alarming indoor temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius in the public space of the mall. To shield against the heat affecting the thermometer reading, the volunteer ingeniously used a card box as a barrier while navigating through the mall, discovering temperatures ranging from 24.3 to 26.2 degrees Celsius. Still too high - totally unecessary energy waste.

Since 2007, the State Council's office has issued notices emphasizing strict adherence to standards for controlling air conditioning temperatures in public buildings. According to these regulations, all units within public buildings, including government offices, social organizations, businesses, and individual businesses, must maintain summer indoor AC temperatures not lower than 26 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures not higher than 20 degrees Celsius. In general, it is prohibited to open windows during air conditioning operation.

However, the indoor temperature at the Shenyang mall has far exceeded the national mandate, which specifies that winter indoor AC temperatures should not exceed 20 degrees Celsius.


This incident at the Shenyang mall during the winter is not just a matter of comfort and compliance with regulations; it also raises concerns about energy waste. Currently, the legal department of the CBCGDF is studying the case and is to suggest the mall and its regulation authorities, urging strict adherence to relevant laws and regulations. The foundation believes it's important to ensure that public spaces align with environmental standards and contribute to a sustainable future.

Source: CBCGDF volunteers

Reporter: Wendy

Editor: Richard

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