Exploring New Pathways for High-Quality Corporate Development Through Carbon Initiatives 6th "SAIF-Zijiang Forum" Successfully Held

The 6th "SAIF-Zijiang Forum," co-hosted by Shanghai Zijiang Charity Foundation and Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF), was held at Xuhui Campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Focused on "Carbon Trading Mechanisms: Driving High-Quality Corporate Growth,"        the event brought together over 50 experts, scholars, and industry leaders, including Zijiang Foundation Secretary-General Chen Lin.

Key Highlights

  1. Opening Remarks
  • Prof. Cheng Shijun, SAIF Executive Dean and Director of the Sustainable Investment Research Center, acknowledged Zijiang Foundation's sustained support for the forum series, which has addressed critical topics like dual-carbon strategy,new energy, and agri-techacross six editions.
  1. Expert Insights
  • Li Nuyun, pioneer in China’s forestry carbon management, presented "Carbon & Natural Market Mechanisms for Corporate Sustainability," covering:✓International carbon reduction frameworks✓Forestry carbon sink trading✓ Biodiversity credits under her GVER standard"Carbon sinks are vital for monetizing ecological value. Integrating biodiversity conservation with carbon projects is the future."
  • Prof. Yan Hong(SAIF) shared findings from China’s Carbon Market: Status & Prospects:✓8 regional pilot markets have significantly reduced emissions✓ Gaps persist vs. EU in pricing mechanisms and financial tools (e.g., carbon forwards)✓ Proposed solutions: Market expansion + data governance + paid quota allocation
  1. Roundtable Discussion

Moderated by Yao Xi (Hainan Carbon Trading Center), panelists from Shanghai Port Group, BASF, Guotai Junan Securities, and green-tech firms debated:

✓ Corporate challenges in green transition

✓ Innovative low-carbon practices

✓ Policy-market synergy needs

Outcomes & Next Steps

SAIF’s Sustainable Investment Research Center will:

  • Consolidate insights into a policy reportfor government reference
  • Advance research on carbon pricing mechanismsand global market alignment

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