碳讨 | 建设“路线图”出炉 我国碳市场迎来首份中央文件

Core Viewpoint - The release of the "Opinions" marks the first central document in China's carbon market sector, outlining a clear timetable and roadmap for the development of the national carbon market by 2027 and 2030 [1][2]. Group 1: National Carbon Market Development - The national carbon market consists of a mandatory carbon emissions trading market and a voluntary greenhouse gas reduction trading market, which are interconnected to form a comprehensive carbon market system [2][3]. - As of August 22, 2023, the mandatory carbon market has seen a cumulative trading volume of over 680 million tons, with a transaction value of 47.41 billion yuan, while the voluntary market has recorded 2.49 million tons of certified voluntary emission reductions, amounting to 210 million yuan [2]. Group 2: Market Expansion and Coverage - By 2027, the mandatory carbon market aims to expand its coverage to include major industrial sectors, while the voluntary market will extend to biomass utilization and solid waste treatment, achieving full coverage in key areas [1][2]. - The government plans to gradually shift from intensity control to total control of carbon emissions, establishing a clear and transparent carbon emissions quota management system [3]. Group 3: International Cooperation and Leadership - The "Opinions" emphasize the importance of international cooperation in climate governance, positioning the improvement of the national carbon market as a significant step in demonstrating China's commitment to global climate leadership [4][5]. - China's experience in carbon trading and voluntary reduction markets is seen as valuable for other developing countries facing similar challenges in balancing economic development and carbon reduction [5][6]. Group 4: Financial Empowerment and Market Vitality - The "Opinions" propose enhancing market vitality by diversifying trading products and expanding trading participants, including the introduction of financial institutions into the carbon market [7][8]. - Financial institutions are encouraged to develop green financial products related to carbon emissions rights and certified voluntary emission reductions, thereby supporting greenhouse gas reduction efforts [7][8].