中办、国办发文：扩大全国碳排放权交易市场覆盖范围 支持金融机构规范开展碳质押融资业务

Core Viewpoint - The document outlines China's plan to enhance its carbon market, aiming for comprehensive coverage of major industrial sectors by 2027 and establishing a robust carbon pricing mechanism by 2030 [1][2]. Group 1: Carbon Market Development - By 2027, the national carbon emissions trading market will cover major emission industries, with a focus on voluntary emission reduction trading in key sectors [1]. - The national carbon market, launched in July 2021, is the largest in the world, initially covering 2,200 power generation units with annual CO2 emissions exceeding 5 billion tons [1]. - By March 2025, the market will expand to include high-energy-consuming industries such as steel, cement, and electrolytic aluminum, adding approximately 1,500 key emission units and covering over 60% of national CO2 emissions [1]. Group 2: Quota Management and Market Stability - The plan emphasizes expanding the carbon market's coverage, improving quota management, and enhancing guidance and supervision of pilot markets [2]. - Quota management will transition from intensity control to total volume control, prioritizing stable emission industries by 2027 [2]. - A reserve and adjustment mechanism will be established to balance market supply and demand, enhancing market stability and liquidity [2]. Group 3: Financial Institutions and Market Participation - Financial institutions are encouraged to develop green financial products related to carbon emissions and voluntary emission reductions, increasing support for greenhouse gas reduction [3]. - Banks and financial institutions will be allowed to engage in carbon pledge financing and participate in the national carbon market under compliant and risk-controlled conditions [3]. - The voluntary emission reduction trading market will gradually allow qualified individuals to participate in trading [3].