Integrity of firms’ emissions reporting in China’s early carbon markets

Integrity of firms’ emissions reporting in China’s early carbon markets

Integrity of firms’ emissions reporting in China’s early carbon markets, Published online: 28 January 2019; doi:10.1038/s41558-018-0394-4

Accurate emissions data are required to monitor progress towards climate goals. Firms’ self-reported emissions show convergence with independently verified emissions in two pilot emissions trading systems in China over several years, suggesting the effectiveness of oversight and third-party audits.