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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the release of China's first national standard in the carbon asset management field, titled "Asset Management - Guidelines for the Construction of Carbon Asset Management System" (GB/T 464 12 - 2025), which provides guidance on carbon asset management across various organizational aspects [1][5]. Group 1: Background and Definition - Carbon assets are resources legally owned or controlled by organizations that can generate direct or indirect economic benefits related to greenhouse gas activities, including carbon quotas, carbon credits, and green premiums from low-carbon technologies/products/services [5]. - The standard aims to enhance carbon asset management capabilities in line with international rules, addressing the needs of carbon-intensive organizations to improve their management capabilities [5][6]. Group 2: Main Content of the Standard - The standard provides guidance on carbon asset management from seven aspects: organizational context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement [8][6]. - Organizations are encouraged to determine the scope of their carbon asset management system based on stakeholder needs and expectations [9]. - Leadership is emphasized, with top management required to demonstrate commitment, establish carbon asset management goals, and integrate the management system into business processes [11]. Group 3: Detailed Aspects of the Standard - Planning: Organizations should identify carbon assets and compliance obligations, establish risk assessment processes, and develop strategic asset management plans (SAMP) [13]. - Support: Organizations must provide necessary resources for establishing, implementing, and improving the carbon asset management system [14]. - Operation: Effective management of the carbon asset lifecycle is crucial, including controlling changes and assessing external processes and services [16]. - Performance Evaluation: Organizations should monitor and measure relevant performance aspects, assessing the effectiveness of the carbon asset management system in achieving sustainability goals [17]. - Improvement: Continuous improvement of carbon assets and the management system's suitability and effectiveness is essential, along with forecasting decision-making needs related to asset management [20].