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ESG & Carbon Goals
China is witnessing an exponential growth in carbon reduction effort and interest in ESG and sustainable investments. Caixin will bring you a timely update with insights on what is happening in the world’s second-largest economy on climate change, impact investing, green finance and more.
Key Questions Facing China’s Carbon Ambitions
Meeting the nation’s 2030/2060 goals for reducing carbon emissions will require a solid foundation of data, measurement and analysis so that there is a clear, quantifiable target, former central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan says.
In Depth: Global Climate Summit Ends in Disarray as U.S. Absence Upends Talks
A weak deal in Brazil marks a low point for diplomacy at the event, with failures on fossil fuels and adaptation funding revealing deep divisions in a new world order
Synthetic Biology at Scale Could Reshape Food and Materials Systems, Expert Says
Biomanufacturing could offer an alternative to traditional farming and chemicals, though funding and regulatory gaps remain, industry adviser Jiang Weiming said
CX Daily: China Should Launch Property Tax at ‘Appropriate Time,’ Ex-Finance Chief Says
Lou Jiwei says the levy is tough in a housing slump but still the best way to support local government finances
Caixin Summit: Chicago Climate Exchange Founder Talks Up China’s Carbon Reduction Efforts
Richard Sandor praised the country’s shift from controlling emissions by intensity to an absolute emissions cap, but said a complete transition requires more time
Maersk-Owned Ports Operator Taps Chinese Tech for Decarbonization
The partnership with the Chinese firms is part of APM Terminals’ broader plan to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
China Vows to Get Greener Faster in New Five-Year Plan
Beijing’s blueprint for 2026-2030 calls for boosting renewables, an orderly phasing-out of fossil fuels, and relying more on the market to meet climate goals
Commentary: China’s Climate Pledge Breaks New Ground
With its main 2035 commitment, Beijing is making significant progress on curbing oil demand and tackling greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide — two underappreciated shifts with major global implications
In Depth: Iceland’s President Says China Can Help Scale Its Green Innovations
The Asian nation’s ability to implement technological advancements can help bring the European country’s clean-energy innovations in to the world, Halla Tómasdóttir says
Commentary: As the U.S. Balks, China and Europe Can Lead on Climate
With Washington stepping back, Beijing and Brussels have a shared interest in decarbonizing their power grids. It’s the key to energy security and a more stable relationship
Commentary: To Globalize the Yuan, China Must Fix Its Bond Market
Beijing has made strides in building the world’s second-largest debt market, but deep-seated flaws and low foreign ownership prevent the yuan from achieving its potential as a true reserve currency
In Depth: Experts Divided Over China’s 2035 Wind and Solar Target
Beijing says it will strive to reach a total of 3,600 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity, as part of its new 2035 climate plan
Energy Insider: China Unveils 2035 Climate Targets
World’s largest coal-power carbon capture project launched
China Pledges Emissions Cuts by 2035 in New Climate Targets
Beijing’s new climate targets commit to a 7%–10% reduction in net emissions from peak levels and a sixfold rise in wind and solar installed capacity
China Advances on Carbon Goals but Faces Uphill Battle on Cutting Fossil Fuels, Expert Says
Weaning off fossil fuels will be a major challenge for Beijing as it also pushes for economic development and energy security, one industry expert said at a recent symposium
Cover Story: China’s Last Big Bet on Its Energy Reform in Race to Cap Carbon Emissions
Reducing reliance on coal and investing in clean teach will define the country’s global energy standing in 2030 and test the limits of reform
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- Launched by Caixin, China ESG30 Forum is a high-level committee that brings together 30 experts annually to discuss ESG-related theory, policy and practical issues in China.
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