GX & Decarbonization Research

Stéphane Goutte, Lisa Depraiter, Jelena Jovovic +1

This paper examines whether green bonds hedge or amplify rare earth element (REE) price risk using 2018-2025 data. It applies DCC-GARCH, Markov-switching models, and wavelet coherence. Results show that while green bonds offer diversificati…

Claudio Baccianti, Markus Baltzer, Nils Boesel +9

Germany's greenhouse gas neutrality target by 2045 requires additional investments of 2-4% of GDP annually. The German banking system, with its solid excess capital, can finance these investments, but surveys reveal reluctance among firms a…

Siona Malik, Jude Kurniawan

This study evaluates climate risk disclosure quality in ESG reports from The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo using the ISSB S2 framework. Both companies meet formal requirements, but PepsiCo provides more detailed and transparent reporting, e…

Alessandro Sura, EMANUELE DI VENTURA

This study compares stakeholder engagement in EFRAG and ISSB sustainability standard-setting using NLP. Sentiment and topic analysis of comment letters reveals that EFRAG shows balanced sentiment and broader thematic focus, while ISSB empha…

Jenny Palm, Aimee Ambrose, Kathy Davies +6

This paper compares home heating transitions in Finland, Romania, Sweden, and the United Kingdom using an integrated framework of energy democracy, energy citizenship, and energy justice. It reveals that citizen engagement is shaped by infr…

Carmen Heinrich

This study analyzes climate policy mixes and environmental innovation (EI) across 13 OECD countries including Japan using a Bayesian hierarchical model. It finds that the overall size of the policy mix is the strongest predictor of higher E…

Éva Király, Attila Borovics

This study values the carbon storage and sequestration of urban forests in Sárvár, Hungary, along with biodiversity and recreational ecosystem services. In 2023, forests stored 366,667 tonnes CO2 valued at EUR 18.8 million. Including harves…

L. Men

This paper analyzes China's energy strategy under the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), focusing on priorities and implementation mechanisms. It examines regulatory foundations, renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and innovative…

Andrej Senegačnik, Martina Zbašnik Senegačnik

In the context of the European Green Deal, this paper argues that reducing energy demand is more effective than increasing renewable supply. A case study of a passive wooden house in Ljubljana, Slovenia, shows heating demand below 15 kWh/m²…

Anke Frederike Arp, Vassilis Daioglou, Luja von Köckritz +7

Using an integrated assessment model combined with stock-driven dynamic material flow analysis, this study projects future global consumption of metals (steel, aluminum, copper) and non-metallic minerals (cement, sand, limestone, clay) unde…

Isabella M. Weber, Jan-Erik Thie, Jesus Lara Jauregui +1

This paper examines how carbon pricing via emissions trading can trigger inflation ('carbonflation') in a world of supply shocks. Using an input-output price model for Germany, it finds that just six systemically significant sectors account…

Marc Chesney, Délia Coculescu, Selim Gökay +1

This paper analyzes the trade-off between economic growth and nature protection using a real option framework. It presents a method to treat nature conservation as a future option under uncertainty, guiding investment decisions.

Arie Dipareza Syafei, Joni Hermana, Melani Febriwati +4

This paper presents a site-specific optimization framework for biochar deployment as a negative emission technology. Synthesizing 57 field studies, it finds that biochar increases soil organic carbon by an average of 15.8% with a carbon sto…

Ying-Ming Su, Man-Jou Dung

This study uses CFD simulations to examine how vertical clearance (40cm vs 70cm) and array arrangement (perpendicular vs parallel) of rooftop PV panels integrated with green roofs affect urban microclimate in Taiwan. Results show the 70cm c…

Eduardo Sousa, Joventino Lucio, Paulo Henrique +4

This paper analyzes ethanol as a renewable fuel for Brazil's transportation sector, highlighting its carbon-neutral cycle and CO2 reduction. It compares engine performance of ethanol vs. gasoline and explores conversion of diesel engines to…

C. Steiner, Sara Vigil, Caroline Zickgraf

Analyzes how transboundary hydropower in the Mekong generates injustices affecting (im)mobilities of downstream communities in Northeast Thailand, identifying three processes: economic destabilization, erosion of ecological knowledge, and p…

Olfa Berrich, Fereshteh Mafakheri, Halim Dabbou

This study analyzes the impact of energy justice on environmental degradation using panel data from 69 countries (2000-2022) and examines the moderating role of renewable energy. Results show that higher energy justice is associated with gr…

Cosku Mihci, Stephanie Attar

This paper proposes modeling degrowth strategies for rapid climate crisis mitigation, examining whether democratically planned economic contraction can effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Without empirical data, it remains a theore…

Ayobami Solomon Oyewo, Siavash Khalili Maybodi, Christian Breyer

This perspective synthesizes literature to show the critical role of renewable energy (RE) in electrifying Africa, focusing on scalable solar PV solutions. It provides insights into energy policy, economics, social inclusion, and technology…

K. Shivashankar Bhat

This paper systematically reviews multi-dimensional barriers to EV diffusion: infrastructural, economic, behavioral, and operational. It analyzes the 'incentive phase-out paradox' and provides strategic insights for policymakers and stakeho…