Study on the greenhouse gas emissions information disclosure system

doi:10.12006/j.issn.1673-1719.2020.211

Abstract

Abstract:

The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions information disclosure system is an important prerequisite and fundamental guarantee to ensure the realization of the total GHG emissions control target, the smooth implementation of carbon trading, and the promotion of corporate emissions reduction. Studies have shown that through clear legal system guarantees, perfecting information disclosure paths, and strengthening supervision and other measures, it is possible to effectively establish a GHG emissions information disclosure system. On the basis of the existing domestic carbon market information disclosure, provincial key corporate GHG emissions information disclosure, environmental information disclosure, etc. It is necessary to promote the top-level design of China’s GHG emissions information disclosure in the legal basis, institutional framework, and key elements, and to strengthen the supervision mechanism.

Key words: Greenhouse gas (GHG), Carbon trading, Information disclosure, Supervision

LIU Hai-Yan, ZHENG Shuang. Study on the greenhouse gas emissions information disclosure system[J]. Climate Change Research, 2021, 17(5): 570-578.

Figures/Tables 4

Table 1 Information disclosure of EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and California carbon market

Table 2 Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions information disclosure for provincial key corporates

Table 3 Environmental information disclosure of listed company

Table 4 Key elements of GHG emissions information disclosure system

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