全国碳市场建设迈入新阶段——我国碳市场领域第一份中央文件印发

Core Viewpoint - The issuance of the "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, providing a more comprehensive institutional guarantee and stronger capability support for the national carbon market construction [1][2]. Group 1: National Carbon Market Development - The national carbon market consists of a mandatory carbon emissions trading market and a voluntary carbon emissions trading market, which operate independently but are interconnected through a quota clearing mechanism, achieving full coverage of emission reduction entities [2][4]. - As of August 22, 2023, the mandatory carbon market has seen a cumulative transaction volume of over 680 million tons, with a transaction value of 47.41 billion yuan, while the voluntary carbon market has recorded a cumulative transaction of 2.49 million tons, valued at 21 million yuan [2][4]. Group 2: Future Plans and Roadmap - By 2027, the mandatory carbon market aims to gradually cover major industrial sectors beyond power generation, steel, cement, and aluminum smelting, while the voluntary carbon market will expand to include biomass utilization and solid waste treatment [4][5]. - The goal is to establish a transparent and predictable carbon emissions quota management system, balancing emission reduction targets with economic costs and industry differences [5][6]. Group 3: Market Mechanisms and Data Management - The establishment of a quota distribution and clearing system is essential for the healthy and orderly operation of the national carbon emissions trading market [5][6]. - Accurate and reliable carbon emission data is crucial for quota trading and compliance, with ongoing efforts to enhance data quality management through advanced technologies like big data and blockchain [7][8]. Group 4: Enhancing Market Vitality and Management - The ecological environment department plans to collaborate with financial institutions to develop green financial products related to carbon emissions rights and certified voluntary reduction amounts, such as carbon pledges and carbon repurchase policies [9][10]. - Strict regulations on carbon emissions verification and enhanced oversight of data quality are emphasized to combat fraudulent activities [10].