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Shanghai lowers entry thresholds to pull more emitters into local carbon market

Published 06:01 on May 18, 2026 / Last updated at 06:01 on May 18, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes)

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Shanghai is seeking to expand the coverage of its emissions trading scheme by lowering the entry threshold for certain industries as part of its ETS reform strategy through 2030.
Shanghai is seeking to expand the coverage of its emissions trading scheme by lowering the entry threshold for certain industries as part of its ETS reform strategy through 2030.


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