1、Asias Carbon Markets:Strategic Imperatives for CorporationsI N S I G H T R E P O R TS E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 5In collaboration with Bain&CompanyImages:Midjourney,Getty ImagesDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,insight area or interaction.Th

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3、.2025 World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsForewordExecutive summaryIntroduction1 The carbon market landscape i

4、n Asia1.1 Regional overview1.2 China the worlds largest carbon market1.3 Developed Asian economies pioneers in robust carbon pricing1.4 Emerging Asian economies aiming for connected carbon markets1.5 Regional and international collaboration2 Strategic imperatives for corporationsImperative#1 Overcom

5、e challenges on the net-zero journey by engaging with carbon marketsImperative#2 Capture new business growth opportunities empowered by carbon marketsImperative#3 Actively build ecosystems to unlock the full potential of carbon marketsConclusionAppendix AbbreviationsContributorsEndnotes3468910161820

6、222436414647484951Asias Carbon Markets:Strategic Imperatives for Corporations2ForewordThe global imperative to address climate change has reached a critical juncture,with the Paris Agreements goal of limiting warming to 1.5C demanding urgent,coordinated action.Central to this effort is Article 6 of