生态环境部发布《关于做好2026年全国碳排放权交易市场有关工作的通知》

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China has issued a notification regarding the management of the national carbon emission trading market for 2026, focusing on key emission units in the power generation, steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries, with specific guidelines for data management, quota allocation, and compliance [1][19]. Group 1: Key Emission Unit Management - Provincial ecological environment departments are required to establish a list of key emission units for 2027, including those with annual direct emissions of 26,000 tons of CO2 equivalent [20][21]. - The list of key emission units must be published by October 31, 2026, through the national carbon market management platform and provincial websites [21][2]. Group 2: Data Quality Management - Provincial departments must implement data quality management for greenhouse gas emissions in the specified industries, following the technical specifications set by the Ministry [3][21]. - By December 31, 2026, a data quality control plan must be developed for the key emission units [4][21]. - Monthly carbon emission data must be stored electronically within 40 days after each month ends [5][22]. Group 3: Reporting and Verification - Key emission units must submit their 2025 greenhouse gas emission reports by March 31, 2026 [6][23]. - Technical audits of these reports must be completed by June 30, 2026, for the power generation sector, and by July 31, 2026, for the steel, cement, and aluminum sectors [7][23]. Group 4: Quota Allocation and Compliance - Quotas for carbon emissions will be pre-allocated to key emission units in the steel, cement, and aluminum sectors by April 10, 2026, and to the power generation sector by June 30, 2026 [8][25]. - By September 20, 2026, the final allocation of quotas based on verification results must be completed [9][26]. - Compliance with the quota must be fulfilled by December 31, 2026 [10][27]. Group 5: Management of Other Key Industries - Other industries such as petrochemicals, chemicals, construction materials, non-ferrous metals, paper, and civil aviation with emissions of 26,000 tons of CO2 equivalent must also report their emissions [11][28]. - Reports from these industries must be submitted by March 31, 2026, and verified by December 31, 2026 [12][28]. Group 6: Strengthening Implementation - Local ecological environment departments are urged to enhance their management capabilities and training related to carbon emission data quality and quota compliance [30][31]. - Strict enforcement of regulations regarding carbon market data quality and compliance is emphasized to prevent fraudulent activities [31].