China’s Guangdong releases allocation plan for regional ETS, Shanghai introduces stabilisation measures

Published 08:22 on March 2, 2026 / Last updated at 08:22 on March 2, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes)

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China's Guangdong province has decided to cut the free allocation of CO2 permits to strengthen its regional ETS, while regulators in Shanghai recently introduced a trust mechanism to create a carbon allowance reserve.
China's Guangdong province has decided to cut the free allocation of CO2 permits to strengthen its regional ETS, while regulators in Shanghai recently introduced a trust mechanism to create a carbon allowance reserve.


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