Core Viewpoint - The national unified carbon market has established a dual-driven structure of mandatory carbon market and voluntary carbon market, with continuous expansion in trading scale and the development of a governance system where "carbon emissions have costs, and carbon reductions have benefits" [1] Group 1: Current Market Structure - The carbon market has developed into a dual structure consisting of a mandatory carbon emissions trading market and a voluntary greenhouse gas reduction trading market [1] - The trading scale is continuously expanding, indicating a growing demand for professional services related to carbon markets [1] Group 2: Challenges in Professional Services - Market demand has not been fully released due to limited coverage of the mandatory carbon market and a lack of strong willingness among enterprises to manage quotas effectively [2] - There is an uneven development of professional services, with some areas like calibration and verification being more mature than others such as carbon asset management and project development consulting [2] - The entry barriers in many service areas are low or unclear, leading to inconsistent service quality among institutions [2] Group 3: Opportunities for Growth - The transition towards a greener and low-carbon economy presents significant opportunities for the development of carbon market-related professional services [3] - Recommendations include enhancing industry support policies, expanding the scale of both mandatory and voluntary carbon markets, and fostering a robust ecosystem for low-carbon services [3] Group 4: Institutional Development - There is a need to cultivate a diverse matrix of service institutions to meet the varied demands of the carbon market and prevent homogenization of services [4] - Institutions should focus on upgrading their services in energy conservation, inspection, certification, and information technology to expand into carbon-related services [4] Group 5: Service Diversification - Emphasis on combining "soft services" and "hard services" to enhance the quality and diversity of professional services [4] - Development of new service scenarios such as carbon trading consultants and carbon financial advisors is encouraged to meet the evolving needs of the market [4] Group 6: Regulatory Mechanisms - Establishment of a comprehensive regulatory mechanism is essential to ensure the quality and standards of professional services in the carbon market [5][6] - Regular evaluations and the publication of service institution lists can help improve service quality and foster public oversight [6]