三大行业将迎首次碳排放配额分配和履约清缴

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the national carbon emissions trading market will expand to include the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries, with a total annual carbon emissions quota and distribution plan to be publicly solicited soon [1] - The expansion is expected to add 1,500 key emission units to the national carbon market, covering an additional greenhouse gas emission volume of approximately 3 billion tons of CO2 equivalent, which will enable effective control of over 60% of national carbon emissions [1] - Currently, the national carbon emissions trading market covers 2,200 key emission units in the power generation industry, managing over 5 billion tons of CO2 emissions, which accounts for about 40% of the national total [1] Group 2 - The steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries are significant contributors to carbon emissions, accounting for over 20% of the national total CO2 emissions [1] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment emphasizes the need for enterprises to strengthen their awareness of responsibilities and improve data quality management in accordance with the "Interim Regulations on Carbon Emission Trading Management" [1] - The Ministry plans to accelerate the improvement of the national carbon market, promoting more high-emission industries to enter the carbon market while combining free and paid quota distribution methods to enhance market vitality [2]