GX & Decarbonization Research

Huiberts, Wouter, de Waard, Dick

This study assesses the transparency of sustainability reporting by Dutch municipalities in their 2023 annual reports, using a purpose-built benchmark previously applied to 2020 reports. Results show some improvement, but municipalities sti…

Jadhav, Kavita

This paper proposes a carbon-aware test scheduler for the K11tech Agentic AI QA system. Risk-proportionate tier routing reduces CI carbon by 52.5% for low-risk PRs, and grid-intensity deferral reduces carbon intensity by 52.4% for full-tier…

Rivera-Salazar, Mario Germán, Peña-Gatica, Carlo, Melendez-Muñoz, Diego +1

This paper analyzes a tidal energy pre-project in Baja California using a theoretical model integrating biophysical, institutional, and human dimensions from a sustainability perspective. The case study reveals technical viability but signi…

TOSUNOĞLU, Mahir, HUYUGÜZEL KIŞLA, Gül

This study compares determinants of environmental degradation in EU and BRICS economies (1995-2021). Fossil energy, industrialization, and natural resource rents increase degradation in both groups, while economic growth mitigates it. Renew…

Hossam AbdelMeguid

This paper presents a spatially-explicit techno-economic, thermodynamic and environmental model comparing three architectures for firm (24-hour) green hydrogen production: heat route, electricity route, and hybrid. It identifies the least-c…

Owain Johnson

This article describes a biomass trading project that transforms empty fruit bunches (EFB) from palm oil production into a cost-effective fuel for co-firing in power stations. By leveraging backhaul shipping from Southeast Asia to the Middl…

Neetu Vishwakarma, Pooja Sharma, Upasana Bagri +4

Rapid urbanization increases demand for steel and cement, which are carbon-intensive. Low-carbon materials can reduce emissions but face adoption barriers. A survey of construction professionals indicates a rise in infrastructure by 2030 an…

Daniel Anyanya, Andrea Paulillo, Charnett Chau +2

This study conducts a whole-building LCA for UCL's New Student Centre, integrating construction KPI data. Operational energy accounts for 73% of climate impacts, with embodied carbon at 26%. A 195% performance gap exists between design-stag…

Sungmo Seo, Taehyoung Kim, Chang U Chae +1

This paper analyzes 100 LCA reports from South Korea's G-SEED green building certification to identify key construction materials dominating embodied carbon. It proposes a function-based classification framework considering material roles a…

Sungmo Seo, Taehyoung Kim, Chang Chae +1

This meta-analysis of 100 LCA reports from G-SEED certified buildings in South Korea identifies 12 key material categories—with concrete alone over 85% of total mass—that dominate embodied carbon. A classification framework is proposed to s…

Nnadi Ejiofor, Josephine Najjobyo, Pathias Ndyabijuka

This study evaluates the lifecycle cost, carbon footprint, and risk of pozzolanic cement with sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) in Uganda. SCBA contains 57.26% reactive silica, improving durability and reducing water absorption by 15-25%. It red…

Owain Johnson

Based on experience in carbon markets, including CDM and voluntary markets, this paper explains how political risk shapes the demand for carbon credits and the viability of emission reduction projects. It highlights the vulnerability of pro…

Joy Chandra Bormon, Monowar Hossain Saikat, Md Shoag +1

This paper examines low-carbon construction materials such as geopolymer concrete, recycled aggregates, CLT, bamboo composites, and PCM-enhanced concretes. It proposes a framework integrating LCA and adaptive design, showing that these mate…

Owain Johnson

Alexis Leroy, founder of ALLCOT, describes his firm's shift from carbon trading to emissions reduction project development, focusing on social and environmental impact in the Global South. With over 200 projects, he stresses community engag…

Z Zakai, D Das, R Rawal +1

This study quantifies embodied carbon (EC) in reinforced cement concrete residential buildings in India, analyzing how floor area ratio (FAR) and seismic zones affect material intensity and emissions. Results show steel has a deterministic …

Houssam Affan, Wahib Arairo, Firas Barraj +3

This study experimentally evaluates the mechanical and thermal properties of clay-based masonry walls, focusing on raw soil as a low-carbon, locally available material. It finds that mortar composition and hydration time significantly affec…

Xiaochun Yu, Yuchen Ye, Anyu Yang +1

This paper proposes a unified elastoplastic constitutive model for artificially cemented granular (ACG) materials, emphasizing low-carbon variants like low-cement-content cemented sand and gravel (LCSG). The model, validated on diverse mate…

Vansh Thakkar

This study compares a sustainable housing design using CSEB, bamboo, and fly ash bricks against conventional RCC and fired clay brick construction for tropical climates. Results show approximately 70% reduction in embodied carbon and 22% co…

Owain Johnson

This paper traces the career of environmental markets pioneer Jeff Cohen, detailing the development of carbon offset protocols for collecting and destroying ozone-depleting substances, and their integration into California's compliance carb…

Natee Suriyanon, Teewara Suwan, Somjintana Kanangkaew +2

This study evaluates the carbon footprint of concrete blocks in Thailand, finding 88.508 kgCO2eq per ton with cement as the main contributor (80.69%). Raw material acquisition accounts for 95.79% of emissions. It identifies key reduction op…