全国碳市场建设迈出新步伐

Core Viewpoint - The report released by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment highlights the progress and future direction of China's carbon market, emphasizing its importance in achieving national climate goals and enhancing the carbon pricing mechanism [1][3]. Group 1: Market Development - The national carbon emissions trading market has shown increased vitality, with a 43.55% rise in average daily trading volume compared to the previous compliance cycle, totaling 1.89 million tons for the year [2]. - The annual trading value of carbon emission allowances reached 18.114 billion yuan, marking a new high since the market's launch in 2021 [2]. - As of August 2025, the cumulative trading volume of carbon emission allowances reached 69.6 million tons, with a total transaction value of 47.826 billion yuan [2]. Group 2: Compliance and Performance - The compliance rate for the 2023 carbon allowance was 99.98%, achieving a historical high, with 28 provincial regions completing their compliance work at 100% [2]. - This represents a significant improvement compared to the previous compliance cycles [2]. Group 3: Future Directions - The Chinese government aims to enhance the carbon market as a key policy tool for controlling greenhouse gas emissions, with plans to gradually expand the market's coverage and improve related policies [3]. - There is a focus on diversifying trading products, participants, and methods to create a more equitable and transparent market environment [3].