Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles is the expansion of the national carbon emissions trading market to include more industries, specifically steel, cement, and aluminum smelting, which is aimed at promoting green and low-carbon transformation in these sectors [1][2] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has issued a plan for the total amount and allocation of carbon emission allowances for the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries for the years 2024 and 2025, marking an important step in the expansion of the carbon trading market [1] - Key emission units are required to complete the first allowance clearing by the end of this year, with the 2025 pre-allocated allowances to be issued in the first half of next year, and the 2025 allowance clearing to be completed by the end of next year [1] Group 2 - The expansion of the carbon emissions trading market is expected to drive more companies to reduce carbon emissions through technological innovation, energy-saving upgrades, and improved management efficiency, thereby fostering the development and investment in low-carbon, zero-carbon, and negative-carbon technologies [2] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has initiated preparatory work for expanding the trading market to include industries such as chemicals, petrochemicals, civil aviation, and papermaking, focusing on historical data governance and technical documentation [2] - The Ministry will adopt a principle of "mature one, include one" to gradually expand the coverage of the trading market to additional industries and greenhouse gas types, aiming for comprehensive coverage of major industrial emission sectors by 2027 [2]
聚焦“十五五”规划建议|瞄准“双碳”目标,全国碳市场建设稳步推进
Xin Hua Wang·2025-11-24 11:07