Research on low-carbon logistics financial support model in China

Zhang Zexi

1. Policy and regulatory support

Policy and regulatory support plays a key role in the development of low-carbon logistics. The Chinese government has always attached great importance to low-carbon development, and has formulated a series of policies and regulations to support low-carbon logistics. The primary goal of these policies and regulations is to encourage businesses to adopt low-carbon technologies and measures to promote green transport and energy conservation, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution. First, the government needs to introduce preferential policies, such as tax breaks and subsidy incentives, to encourage enterprises to buy and use low-carbon transportation equipment, such as new energy vehicles and electric logistics vehicles. These policies reduce the economic cost of enterprises and improve the market competitiveness of low-carbon logistics equipment. Secondly, the government has promoted the establishment and implementation of low-carbon logistics standards and certification systems. These standards and certifications can evaluate and prove the low-carbon logistics performance of enterprises, which provides a basis for enterprises to obtain financial support. The government also encourages enterprises to participate in low-carbon logistics-related certification and evaluation activities to improve their social image and brand value. Special funds and research projects will be set up, and the government encourages enterprises and research institutions to carry out research and development of low-carbon logistics technologies. At the same time, the government also provides support for intellectual property protection and technology transfer to promote the industrialization and application of low-carbon logistics technology.

2. Capital and financial product support

Capital and financial product support are important guarantees for the development of low-carbon logistics. Low-carbon logistics projects and enterprises often need a lot of capital investment, including equipment purchase, technological transformation, energy upgrading and other aspects. In this regard, financial institutions play a key role in supporting the development of low-carbon logistics through the provision of financing and financial products. Financial institutions can provide traditional loans and credit products to provide financial support for low-carbon logistics projects and enterprises. The funds can be used to buy low-carbon equipment, implement energy-saving measures, and carry out green logistics projects. Financial institutions can, according to the feasibility and risk assessment of the project, formulate appropriate interest rates and repayment term of the loan to help enterprises solve the problem of capital shortage. In addition to traditional financial products, the development of fintech (FinTech) also provides new financial support methods for low-carbon logistics. For example, technologies such as electronic payments, blockchain and big data can provide fast, secure and efficient payment and settlement services, reducing the cost and risk of low-carbon logistics transactions. Internet financial platforms can also provide financing channels and financial support for low-carbon logistics projects through crowdfunding, sharing economy and other modes.

3. Data and information support

Data and information support plays a vital role in financial support in the field of low-carbon logistics. Accurate and comprehensive data and information can help financial institutions and relevant stakeholders understand the potential, risks and returns of low-carbon logistics projects, so as to make better decision-making and capital allocation. By collecting and analyzing data related to low-carbon logistics, including market demand, technology development, policy environment and other aspects, the business prospects and feasibility of low-carbon logistics projects can be evaluated. Financial institutions can use these data and information to develop corresponding financial products and services to meet the market demand. Low-carbon logistics projects involve technology, market and policy risks, which require comprehensive assessment and management. By collecting and analyzing relevant data, financial institutions can better understand the risk characteristics and potential impact of the project, and formulate corresponding risk management measures to reduce financial risks.

4. Cooperation and synergy mechanisms

Cooperation and collaboration mechanisms play an important role in the low-carbon logistics financial support model. The development of low-carbon logistics requires the joint efforts and cooperation of all parties, including government departments, financial institutions, enterprises and research institutions.First of all, the cooperation between the government and financial institutions is an important guarantee to promote low-carbon logistics financial support. Through the formulation of policies and regulations, to provide financial institutions with market access, preferential policies and risk sharing support measures. Financial institutions can make use of their professional financial service capabilities to provide the government with financing and financial products for low-carbon logistics projects, and jointly promote the development of low-carbon logistics. Financial institutions can establish partnerships with enterprises to understand their low-carbon logistics needs and project plans, and design financial products and solutions according to their specific needs. At the same time, financial institutions can provide professional consulting and evaluation services to help enterprises evaluate the feasibility and risks of the project, and provide corresponding financial support.