CATL’s Zero-Carbon Campus Tour Hits 1,000-School Milestone, Creating the Ultimate Gateway for Youth Science Education

Recently, the "Lighting Up a Sustainable Future—2026 National Zero-Carbon Science Popularization for Teachers" Conference was held in Ningde, Fujian Province. Approximately 200 primary and middle school principals, teachers, and other educators from across China gathered in Ningde to mark a significant milestone: CATL's "Zero-Carbon Campus Tour" initiative has officially reached 1,000 schools.

Since its launch in 2024, the "Zero‑Carbon Campus Tour" initiative has extended its reach across 31 provincial-level regions in China, benefiting over 100,000 students. It has become the "primary gateway" for primary and middle school students and teachers nationwide to explore zero-carbon new energy technologies. By transforming real-world industrial scenarios into the educational curriculum and upholding a philosophy of learning through practice, CATL breaks down traditional subject barriers. This approach fosters interdisciplinary knowledge integration and enhances the comprehensive literacy of young generation, setting a benchmark for leading enterprises in empowering scientific education.

During the achievement-sharing session, Wu Cui, an official from Education Bureau of Longquanyi District, Chengdu; Zhou Hongmei, Principal of Dongqiao Experimental Primary School; Miao Liwei from Zhongguancun No. 2 Primary School; and science communicator Xia Zhendong shared their insights from four different perspectives – regional implementation, school-based management, classroom instruction, and teacher training—showcasing a replicable and scalable zero-carbon education framework.

Xia Zhendong, a popular science communicator

During the conference, the Social Education Center of China Media Group (CMG) and CATL signed a partnership agreement to officially launch the "National Youth Science Popularization Conference." This initiative aims to establish  an authoritative platform for teenagers across the country to showcase their innovations and engagement in zero-carbon new energy technologies.

CATL's "Zero‑Carbon Campus Tour" is more than just a fulfillment its corporate social responsibility; it serves as a foundational pillar of the company's zero-carbon strategy. From this new starting point, CATL is committed to becoming a trusted partner for schools and teachers, ensuring that zero-carbon science popularization reaches and empowers even more young people.