China sets strict guidelines for carbon emissions trading

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has issued a decree from the State Council marking the introduction of regulations for trading carbon emissions. This announcement comes from an official statement by China's cabinet on February 4, 2024. Set to take effect on May 1, 2024, these regulations aim to lay down a legal structure for the national carbon emissions trading market, promoting its robust and enduring development.

Adopting carbon emissions trading is a crucial policy instrument to mitigate the release of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, utilising market mechanisms. This initiative reflects China's dedication to reaching a peak in carbon emissions by 2030 and attaining carbon neutrality by 2060.

The newly implemented regulations comprise 33 articles aimed at establishing a robust institutional framework and ensuring the efficient enforcement of policies regarding carbon emission trading.

Under these regulations, oversight and administration of carbon emissions trading and associated activities are entrusted to the ecological and environmental departments of the State Council. Furthermore, the regulations provide detailed provisions concerning trading products, methodologies, and the allocation of carbon emission quotas.

Another pivotal aspect of the newly released regulations centres around a dedication to addressing data falsification concerning carbon emissions. These measures reinforce the principal accountability of key emission entities, enhance the oversight of technical service organizations, increase scrutiny and monitoring procedures, and enhance penalties.

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