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Core Insights - The implementation of the "Green Finance Support Project Directory (2025 Edition)" accelerates China's economic green transformation [1] - The national carbon market has seen over 700 million tons of carbon emission allowances traded, with a clearing amount exceeding 100 billion [1] - The development of carbon finance is transitioning from concept to market practice, driven by market expansion and product innovation [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The green finance landscape is expanding, with national-level funds leading the way in equity investment, crucial for tackling transformation challenges [2] - The National Green Development Fund (initially 88.5 billion) and Baowu Carbon Neutral Equity Investment Fund (total scale of 50 billion) are at the forefront, supported by several local funds [2] - A shift in the role of large banks is noted, moving from debt providers to active equity participants, enabling a "loan-equity linkage" model [2] Group 2: Financial Instruments - Public REITs for green infrastructure are emerging as key financial tools to bridge investment and financing gaps [2] - As of May 2025, 66 public REITs have been issued, raising nearly 180 billion, with a secondary market value targeting 200 billion [3] - REITs facilitate the securitization of stable cash flow green infrastructure assets, attracting social capital for green infrastructure investment [3] Group 3: Precision in Green Finance - Green finance practices are evolving from a broad approach to a more precise and efficient model [4] - A case study highlights a bank providing a 100 million special green loan for a solar project using an "agriculture-solar complementary" model, linking environmental performance to loan pricing [4] - A 150 million transformation loan was issued to a paper company, adhering strictly to local transformation financial standards [4] Group 4: Standardization and Future Directions - The People's Bank of China is leading the development of transformation financial standards for key sectors, emphasizing a systematic approach [5] - The challenge lies in transforming traditional high-carbon industries, which are significant in GDP and employment [5] - Financial professionals express the need for carbon futures and enhanced transformation financial standards to prevent "greenwashing" [5]