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The global carbon trading market is expanding rapidly, and green financial capital inflows have reached a record high
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Summary：As many countries strengthen carbon emission management policies and introduce mandatory carbon pricing mechanisms, the global carbon market trading volume and the scale of green asset allocation have both set historical records. Green finance is becoming a new direction for mainstream capital allocation.
June 19, 2025 — Joint report from Geneva/New York
According to the "Global Carbon Finance Report 2025" jointly released by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the World Bank, as of the second quarter of this year, the total market value of the global carbon emission quota trading market has exceeded US$1.4 trillion , an increase of 34% over the same period last year.
The European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) continues to lead the world, Asian regional carbon markets (such as China, South Korea, and Singapore) are developing rapidly, and the United States maintains its regional leadership through the Regional Grouping for Global Carbon Initiative (RGGI) and the California Mechanism.
At the same time, the scale of funds attracted by green bonds and sustainable funds has also expanded rapidly. In the first half of 2025, global green financial inflows reached US$782 billion , setting a record high for a single quarter.
Global Green Capital Data:
| index | Value/ Increment |
|---|---|
| Total market value of global carbon market | $1.4 trillion (+34%) |
| Green bond issuance | $487 billion (+29% year-on-year) |
| Total size of ESG funds | $3.2 trillion |
| Average carbon rights price (EU ETS) | €96 / ton |
| Average price of carbon market in China | ¥62 / ton (year-on-year +18%) |
New policy developments in various countries:
China : Electricity, steel and cement industries will be included in the carbon quota trading system from 2025
EU : Expanding ETS to shipping and construction sectors, implementing CBAM carbon border adjustment mechanism
United States : The Biden administration plans to promote a national carbon market integration plan to enhance regulatory uniformity
Expert opinion:
Nina Hoffmann, UN Sustainable Finance Advisor, said:
“Carbon price signals are dominating the logic of asset repricing. Green finance is no longer a moral choice, but a core tool for return and risk management.”
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