Core Viewpoint - The recent release of the "Opinions on Promoting Green and Low-Carbon Transition and Strengthening National Carbon Market Construction" marks a significant step towards establishing a comprehensive carbon emission trading system in China, integrating mandatory and voluntary measures, government and market forces, as well as domestic and international elements [1][2]. Summary by Sections Carbon Market Development - The carbon market has become a crucial policy tool for climate governance in China, with pilot programs initiated in 2011 across seven provinces and cities, covering over 20 industries [2]. - The national carbon emission trading market was officially launched on July 16, 2021, and has since become the largest market globally in terms of greenhouse gas emissions coverage, with a cumulative trading volume of 694 million tons and a total transaction value of 47.716 billion yuan as of August 28 [2]. - The voluntary carbon market started later, officially launching on January 22, 2024, with a cumulative trading volume of 250,160 tons and a transaction value of 21 million yuan by August 28, 2025 [2]. Challenges and Policy Directions - The current carbon market faces challenges such as low market activity, insufficient data quality, and underutilization of market mechanisms. The "Opinions" provide specific policy directions to address these issues [3]. - The document emphasizes the need to diversify market participants by introducing financial institutions, non-compliance entities, and individuals to enhance market activity [3]. Data Quality and Management - Data quality is identified as a critical issue, with the "Opinions" proposing measures to enhance data management, including increasing penalties for violations and improving corporate carbon management capabilities [4]. - The establishment of a robust regulatory framework and the development of a digital management information system are also highlighted as essential steps to ensure data integrity and compliance [4]. Market Mechanisms and Opportunities - The "Opinions" propose optimizing quota management and introducing total control, paid allocation, and quota reserve systems to improve carbon pricing mechanisms [5]. - New market opportunities are anticipated in sectors such as renewable energy, industrial energy efficiency, carbon management, and carbon finance, as the document outlines strategies for economic development in response to climate change [5][6].

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Municipal Government has issued the "Action Plan for Comprehensive Deepening Reform of the Shanghai Carbon Market (2026-2030)" aimed at establishing a carbon pricing mechanism centered around the carbon market, with the goal of making Shanghai a significant international hub for carbon trading, finance, pricing, and innovation [1] Group 1: Carbon Market Development - The action plan emphasizes the enhancement of the carbon emission trading market, including the establishment of a total quota management system and a reserve quota adjustment mechanism [1] - It proposes a dual control system for carbon emissions, linking total emissions and intensity, and aims to reserve development space for strategic emerging industries [1] - The market coverage will be gradually expanded, with reduced thresholds for high-energy industries and public institutions starting from 2026 and 2028 respectively [1] Group 2: Voluntary Emission Reduction Initiatives - The plan encourages enterprises to establish product carbon footprint management systems and set greenhouse gas emission control targets to achieve net-zero emissions [2] - It aims to create a sustainable management mechanism for carbon inclusivity, focusing on areas like green travel and resource recycling [2] - The action plan also seeks to innovate carbon inclusivity incentive mechanisms, including the development of a personal carbon credit assessment system [2]

◎记者 宋薇萍 8月14日，《上海碳市场全面深化改革行动方案（2026—2030年）》（下称"行动方案"）正式发布。根 据行动方案，上海要建成规则完善、诚信透明、广泛参与的温室气体自愿减排管理体系，逐步形成以碳 市场为主体的碳定价机制，将上海碳市场打造成为具有一定国际影响力的碳交易、碳金融、碳定价和碳 创新中心。 行动方案明确，上海要实施碳排放权交易市场提质增效行动、温室气体自愿减排引导激励行动和碳市场 创新能力协同提升行动等三大行动，共提出16条具体举措。 一位碳市场行业资深人士对上海证券报记者表示，与今年3月发布的征求意见稿相比，行动方案在实施 细则上有了显著突破，不仅明确了纳管范围扩大的具体路径，还对有偿分配比例等关键指标设定了量化 的时间节点，特别是在退出行业配额结转管理等方面作出了更明确规定。这些制度性安排为上海碳市场 的长期稳健发展奠定坚实基础。 其中，围绕碳排放权交易市场提质增效，行动方案明确，上海将建立同碳排放总量与强度双控制度相衔 接的碳排放配额分配制度，对碳排放总量相对稳定的行业试点实施配额总量控制，为战略性新兴产业和 未来产业预留发展空间。同时，上海将稳妥有序提高有偿分配比例。到2027 ...