[Policy Update] China Releases the White Paper “China’s Actions on Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality”

📰 News Highlight

Recently, the State Council Information Office released the White Paper “China’s Actions on Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality“, which comprehensively presents China’s progress, strategies, and global contributions toward achieving its carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.

⚙️ Core Components

1. Outlines China’s long-term strategy and firm resolve to pursue sustainable development and ecological civilization.

2. Highlights the country’s progress in reshaping its energy mix and expanding renewable energy capacity.

3. Details the transformation efforts in industries, transportation, and construction.

4. Introduces systematic actions that have delivered measurable emission reductions.

5. Emphasizes progress in carbon market mechanisms, policy coordination, and technological innovation.

6. Showcases China’s leadership role in promoting international cooperation and climate diplomacy.

💡 Key Takeaways

1. The White Paper serves as China’s most systematic statement on the “dual-carbon” agenda to date, integrating domestic actions with international cooperation.

2. It reflects China’s shift from setting climate goals to delivering measurable, cross-sectoral outcomes supported by governance, technology, and finance.

3. By sharing its philosophy and practical experience, China positions itself as a key contributor and rule-shaper in global climate governance and sustainable development.

[Market Update] China Southern Airlines Launches “Low-Carbon National Games” Themed Flight

📰 News Highlight

Recently, China Southern Airlines (CSA) successfully operated its “Low-Carbon National Games” themed flight, which landed smoothly at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The flight painted a vivid picture of green, sustainable aviation in the skies, injecting cloud-level vitality into the 15th National Games. As an official partner of the event, CSA fully embraced low-carbon principles during this flight, using China Certified Emission Reductions (CCERs) to offset the entire carbon footprint.

💡 Key Takeaways

1. China Southern Airlines’use of CCERs and SAF demonstrates a concrete pathway for large-scale carbon offsetting and emission reduction in commercial aviation.

2. By donating 10,000 tons of carbon allowances, CSA strengthens its alignment with China’s broader “dual-carbon” national goals and sets a benchmark for corporate participation in green mega-events.

[Carbon Market]

During November 10 – November 15, the total transaction volume of Carbon Emission Allowances (CEA) in Chinese National Carbon Market reached 16,774,989 tons, with a total transaction value of USD 141,859,379.31. The highest price was USD 8.91/ton, and the lowest price was USD 8.22/ton. For bulk agreement transactions, the volume was 10,627,137 tons, with a transaction value of USD 88,685,408.17.