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三行业超千家企业入场 全国碳市场扩容激活绿色新动能
Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-09-24 19:48

Core Insights - The national carbon market in China is experiencing significant growth, with over 1,300 new key emission units added, leading to an increase in total greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 3 billion tons, now covering over 60% of the national CO2 emissions [1] - As of August 2025, the cumulative trading volume in the national carbon market reached 696 million tons, with a total transaction value of 47.826 billion yuan [1] - The market is becoming more active, with a 44% increase in daily trading volume compared to the previous compliance cycle, and a total transaction value of 18 billion yuan in 2024, the highest since the market's inception [2] Market Activity - The inclusion of the steel, cement, and aluminum industries has led to 1,277 new trading accounts being opened by key emission units as of August 2025 [2] - The trading willingness among key emission units has increased, with total buy and sell orders in the market rising by 232% year-on-year [2] - The average closing price of carbon credits was 69.30 yuan per ton as of August 2025, maintaining a reasonable range despite a global decline in carbon prices [2] Green Transition - The carbon market has played a crucial role in reducing carbon intensity in the power sector, which decreased by 10.8% from 2018 to 2024 [3] - A total of 564 key emission units in the power sector have achieved surplus quotas, amounting to 58.25 million tons, translating to approximately 4 billion yuan in revenue based on the average closing price [3] Policy Support - The central government has issued a comprehensive policy document aimed at advancing the national carbon market, with goals to cover major industrial sectors by 2027 and establish a robust trading system by 2030 [4] - The People's Bank of China is enhancing the green finance system to support the transition to a low-carbon economy [4] Data Governance - The establishment of a refined management process is seen as a key indicator of the maturity of the carbon market's data governance system [5] - Recommendations include developing cross-border carbon trading management measures to support international trading [5]