China eyes absolute CO2 emissions cap for national ETS

Published 09:57 on June 2, 2025 / Last updated at 09:57 on June 2, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes)

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China plans to reform its intensity-based emissions trading scheme in the coming years and impose an absolute cap on carbon emissions, according to a recent government notice.
China plans to reform its intensity-based emissions trading scheme in the coming years and impose an absolute cap on carbon emissions, according to a recent government notice.


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