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China likely to open ETS to international investors, says ClearBlue Markets

The opening up of China's national emissions trading scheme (ETS) to institutional investors could be the first step towards internationalisation of the market, according to ClearBlue Markets.

EU carbon price breaks €100 barrier

Europe's carbon price broke the €100 ($106) barrier for the first time on Tuesday, boosted by strong demand amid policy reforms.

EU carbon price suffers largest one-day fall

The price of carbon credits under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) fell by its largest one-day amount on Tuesday, as rising energy prices and the Russian war in Ukraine put pressure on the soaring market.

China ETS trading gets off to strong start

Market excitement and allowance hoarding supported strong carbon prices during the early trading sessions of the nationwide China carbon market - but more is needed for this key but much-delayed climate policy to deliver on its aim, Refinitiv carbon lead analyst Yan Qin tells Ahren Lester

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Refinitiv: 'heavy lifting' required for China to meet climate goals

China announces long-awaited national carbon market launch

China has announced it will launch its long-awaited national emissions trading scheme (ETS) in February, although the rules are not expected to be too onerous initially for the power companies covered by the market

China 'surprises' with plan to link with EU ETS

Carbon market suggestions by Chinese officials on a global link and absolute emissions cap have surprised many, reports Ahren Lester, and indicate a rising ambition for the nationwide scheme under development

China's ETS: launch hope high as officials step up support

Following their recently upgraded climate pledge, senior Chinese officials have given renewed backing to a national emissions trading system (ETS), reigniting hopes it will soon be built and be more ambitious, writes Ahren Lester