（经济观察）中国碳市场中长期发展的时间表和路线图出炉

Core Viewpoint - The recently published "Opinions on Promoting Green and Low-Carbon Transition and Strengthening National Carbon Market Construction" marks the first central document in China's carbon market sector, outlining a roadmap for the long-term development of the national carbon market [1] Group 1: National Carbon Market Development - The document provides a clear roadmap for building a more effective, vibrant, and internationally influential carbon market, detailing the requirements for establishing a national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market [1] - The establishment of both the national carbon emission trading market (mandatory carbon market) and the national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market (voluntary carbon market) has been achieved, creating a comprehensive national carbon market system [1][2] - As of August 22, 2025, the cumulative transaction volume of carbon emission allowances (CEA) in the national carbon market reached 680 million tons, with a total transaction value of 47.41 billion yuan [2] Group 2: Regulatory Framework and Market Expansion - Over 30 regulations and technical standards have been developed, forming a multi-level and relatively complete regulatory framework for the carbon market [2] - The coverage of the mandatory carbon market is set to expand, with the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries being included this year, effectively managing over 60% of national carbon emissions [2] - The carbon allowance allocation method will transition from free allocation to a combination of free and paid allocation, gradually increasing the proportion of paid allocation [2] Group 3: Financial Instruments and Market Vitality - The introduction of carbon pledge and carbon repurchase systems aims to enhance financing channels for key emission units, activate carbon assets, and reduce financing costs [3] - Financial institutions will be encouraged to participate in the national carbon market transactions, with the potential inclusion of non-compliance entities and eligible individuals in the voluntary carbon market [3] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment will continue to strengthen the institutional foundation for carbon market construction, aiming to build a more effective, vibrant, and internationally influential national carbon market [3]