The Sustainable Finance Common Ground Taxonomy (updated version, hereinafter referred to as the CGT) was officially launched by the International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) on June 3, 2022. This revised version of CGT incorporates market feedbacks gathered during the open consultation between November 4, 2021 and January 14, 2022, and adds 17 economic activities on manufacturing and construction sectors that have been reviewed by experts from China and Europe. The CGT is a comparison of the China Green Bond Endorsed Project Catalogue and EU taxonomy. Moreover, it also paves the way for financial institutions and enterprises in EU and China to make cross-border investment or green bonds issuance.
China establishes assessment system for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality targets
Jointly issued by the General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council, this policy “Measures on Comprehensive Evaluation and Assessment for Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality”, establishes a formal assessment system for evaluating how provincial-level Party committees and governments implement China’s carbon peaking and carbon neutrality objectives.
The assessment work is coordinated centrally and implemented by the National Development and Reform Commission together with relevant departments. It applies to provincial-level Party committees and governments, including provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities.