中国碳市场首份中央文件出炉

Core Viewpoint - The issuance of the "Opinions" by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council marks the first central document in the field of carbon markets, outlining a long-term development timetable and roadmap for China's national carbon market, aiming for comprehensive coverage by 2027 [1] Group 1: Mandatory Carbon Market - By 2027, the mandatory carbon market will expand its coverage from the current sectors of power generation, steel, cement, and aluminum smelting to include major emission industries in the industrial sector [2][3] - The allocation method for carbon quotas will shift from free allocation to a combination of free and paid allocation, gradually increasing the proportion of paid allocation [3] Group 2: Voluntary Carbon Market - The voluntary carbon market aims to achieve full coverage of key areas by 2027, expanding from current sectors such as renewable energy, methane reduction, energy efficiency improvement, and forestry carbon sinks to include biomass utilization and solid waste treatment [2] - By 2030, the goal is to establish a voluntary carbon market that is credible, transparent, methodologically unified, widely participatory, and aligned with international standards [2] Group 3: Market Mechanisms and Management - The national carbon market will implement total quota control in industries with relatively stable carbon emissions by 2027, with a pre-set total national carbon emission quota to be allocated downwards to enterprises [2] - A mechanism for quota reserves and market regulation will be established to balance supply and demand, enhancing market stability and liquidity while improving risk management capabilities [2]