生态环境部：三方面入手抓好意见落实

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced the first central document regarding the national carbon market, outlining a long-term development roadmap and tasks for carbon market construction in China [1][2] Group 1: Carbon Market Development - The document emphasizes the need to expand the coverage of the mandatory carbon market based on industry development, pollution reduction contributions, data quality, and carbon emission characteristics [1] - A transparent carbon emission quota management system will be established, transitioning from intensity control to total control of carbon emissions [1] - The allocation of quotas will shift from entirely free to a combination of free and paid, gradually increasing the proportion of paid allocations [1] Group 2: Voluntary Carbon Market and Financial Products - The development of a voluntary carbon market will be actively pursued, with a focus on establishing a comprehensive methodology for key areas such as ecosystem carbon sinks and methane reduction [1] - Financial institutions will be engaged to explore green financial products related to carbon emissions rights and verified voluntary reduction amounts, including policies for carbon pledges and carbon repurchase [1] Group 3: Regulatory Framework and Market Performance - Strict regulations will be enforced for carbon emission verification, and responsibilities for carbon accounting and reporting will be reinforced among key emission units [2] - The carbon market has developed a multi-level regulatory framework over four years, with the coverage of key industries expanding to include steel, cement, and aluminum, managing over 60% of national carbon emissions [2] - As of August 22, 2025, the cumulative trading volume of carbon emission rights reached 680 million tons, with a transaction value of 47.41 billion yuan [2]