BRIEFING: China lays out plan for ETS expansion, adds three sectors to national emissions market
China has finalised a work plan to officially incorporate steel, aluminium, and cement production into the national CO2 emissions trading system.
Read MoreChinese exchanges explore CCER-linked financial products
Exchanges in China are exploring innovative financial products linked to carbon credits issued under the national voluntary programme, amid rising interest in project investment across the country.
Read MoreEmissions and economic growth finally separate, IEA says
The International Energy Agency (IEA) found a record year for power demand in 2024 even as emissions growth slowed, underlining the fact that after decades, economic and emissions growth are finally and demonstrably decoupling.
Read MoreLDC expands carbon project portfolio in decarbonisation push
Commodity merchant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has broadened its carbon project portfolio as part of a growing push to decarbonise its operations and supply chains, according to its 2024 Integrated Report.
Read MoreCN Markets: CEAs dip marginally as CCERs get all the attention
Permit prices in China’s national emissions market fell slightly this week with the closing price remaining below the 90-yuan mark for the third consecutive week, while the CCER market saw continued interest amid fresh supply.
Read MoreChinese regulators reiterate support for domestic green certificate market
Chinese regulators on Tuesday issued a notice to support the development of the Green Electricity Certificate (GEC) market, as the country continues to enhance its growing renewables market.
Read MoreChina’s power system can achieve negative emissions by 2060, but long-term policy planning needed -research
China’s power system could achieve negative emissions of 550 million tonnes per year by 2060, but long-term policy planning is needed for large-scale technology deployment, according to a recent paper.
Read MoreGovernments could cut emissions by a third if they nix fossil fuel subsidies -study
By eliminating the $7 trillion worth of subsidies granted for fossil fuels worldwide, governments can significantly boost their economic welfare and cut global CO2 emissions by about a third, according to a study published on Monday.
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: Carbon Pulse and Veyt partner to provide carbon market news and intelligence
Veyt customers can now get direct access to breaking news and intelligence on carbon markets, greenhouse gas pricing, and climate policy from Carbon Pulse, thanks to a tie-up between the two carbon market specialists.
Read MoreChina thermal power drops 5.8% in Jan-Feb, but coal production continues to grow
Thermal power generation in China declined in the first two months of 2025 despite continued coal production increase, while renewable power posted stable growth, government data showed Monday.
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