Abstract: Justice is the primary virtue of the initial quota allocation rules of carbon emission rights.Therefore,the initial quota allocation rules of carbon emission rights must be tested for legitimacy to make them meet the requirements of social justice.China is promoting the construction of a unified market for carbon emissions trading,and the rule of initial quota allocation of carbon emissions is one of the key elements.In this context,we should combine the ecological-social-economic and other multiple objectives,make a comprehensive balance,fully take into account the needs of the survival and development of underdeveloped areas and poor people,and choose diversified initial quota allocation rules for carbon emissions trading.Based on this,an effective carbon emission rights initial quota deduction mechanism should be built to reduce the cost of basic livelihood products production enterprises.

Key words: carbon emission, carbon emission rights, carbon emissions trading, initial quota, allocation rules, social justice