GX & Decarbonization Research

Matthew R. Glisson, Theresa Engler

This briefing introduces the first two EFFC/DFI Sustainability Guides. Guide No. 1 focuses on carbon reduction, covering Scope 1-3 emissions and a carbon calculator. Guide No. 2 addresses circular economy, promoting material reuse and waste…

Hadi Veisi

This study analyzes sustainability reports of 20 Wisconsin firms using GRI indicators for energy and emissions. Results show consistent reporting of total energy and Scope 1 emissions, but limited disclosure of Scope 3, renewable sourcing, …

Yuxuan Wu, Haowen Dai, Hengyi Zhang +1

This paper proposes a method to quantify carbon emissions in retail supply chains using explainable deep learning for demand forecasting. This enables visualization and reduction of scope 3 emissions.

Sahar Attari, James Hanrahan

This systematic literature review examines resource efficiency and emission reduction in hotels, focusing on supply chain (Scope 3) emissions. Analyzing 41 papers from 2005-2024 using the GHG Protocol and Stakeholder Theory, it finds that e…

Gyanendra Singh, Satish Kumar, Karunesh Kumar Dubey

This review synthesizes evidence on two converging frontiers for dairy: genomic breeding for heat tolerance (e.g., Australian GEBVs, HSP genes, CRISPR) and enteric methane reduction strategies (e.g., 3-NOP, macroalgae). It concludes that in…

M. Orczyk, F. Tomaszewski

This article explains the carbon footprint concept for rail vehicles, highlighting that Scope 3 emissions account for 75-85% of total emissions. It shows that high-speed rail vehicles using composites have twice the carbon footprint of stee…

Darween Rozehan Shah Iskandar Shah, Nur Faradila Anuar, Nor Amir Zakuan Panizan +4

This systematic review evaluates circular economy (CE) integration in hospital operations, finding that reusable medical devices achieve up to 76% carbon reduction and 50% cost savings compared to single-use alternatives. Single-use plastic…

I. Filimonova, Artem D. Bessmertnykh, E. Kuznetsova +1

This paper develops and tests an algorithm for calculating Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions for energy-intensive compressor equipment, integrating Russian regulations and international standards. A case study shows that customer operation a…

Briyan Gifari, Nabiel Muhammad Al Ghazali, Abdullah Fajar

This study applies advanced analytics to evaluate suppliers for Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) based on Triple Bottom Line. Using a weighted scoring model with logistics efficiency (40%), environmental impact (30%), and volu…

V. Namoniuk, A.I. Maliuha

This conceptual paper identifies a theoretical gap in transaction cost economics regarding environmental constraints. It introduces 'ecological asset specificity' as a governance variable and argues that modular governance in global value c…

Bhimalinga Reddy Bangaru

ERP has evolved into sustainability intelligence software for monitoring environmental performance, enabling real-time carbon footprint tracking in medical device supply chains. It offers Scope 1/2/3 emissions management, with AI improving …

J. Retegi, B. Kamp, J. Igartua

Using Spain as a case, this study applies Environmentally Extended Input-Output Tables and Production Layer Decomposition to quantify Scope 1-2-3 emissions across industrial value chains. It finds that indirect emissions dominate, and that …

Indrajit Sen

This paper introduces a carbon-aware supplier selection framework that optimizes the trade-off between cost, risk, and Scope 3 emissions using multi-objective optimization. It demonstrates how organizations can incorporate regulatory carbon…

No Ol Lim, Hyojin Cho, Song T. Lim +1

This study provides the first multi-scope regional assessment of carbon flows in South Korea, integrating Scope 1-3 emissions. It reveals stark asymmetries: industrial provinces face high direct exposure, while metropolitan regions have hig…

Ashraful Alam, Hafiz Usman Ghani, T. Räty +1

This study comprehensively assesses the life cycle GHG emissions of Finland's forest sector for 2023 using a Scope 1, 2, and 3 framework. Total emissions are approximately 8.35 Mt CO2e, with Scope 3 contributing 68%, primarily from organic …

Bo Liu, Kaixin Ma, Mingliang Liu +1

This study traces carbon emissions across the entire supply chain of China's construction industry, from upstream suppliers to final demand. Using input-output analysis, it identifies key emission sources and provides insights for decarboni…

S. Shoaib-ul-Hasan, Mohamed Rikaz Mohamed Ameer, Amal Valan Francis +14

This study quantifies Scope 3 Category 1 emissions (Purchased Goods and Services) for GKN Aerospace using the GHG Protocol. It compares mass-based and spend-based methods, finding spend-based overestimates by approximately a factor of three…

Hosang Shukla, Avni Sharma, Geetanjali Ashtekar +2

This study quantifies the monthly GHG emissions of an average household in Mumbai, India, using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol across Scope 1, 2, and 3. Through a detailed survey and emission factors, it identifies major emission sources and o…

Daniele Giordino, Martina Panero, Nourah O. Alshaghdali +1

This study examines the interrelationships among scope 2&3 emissions, financial performance, market value, and board sustainability using a panel of 437 European firms. Results show positive links between supply chain emissions and market v…

Kourosh Halat, S. Childe, Nick Golding +1

This study examines challenges faced by manufacturing SMEs in Scope 3 GHG assessment through UK case studies. It identifies persistent difficulties in data availability, estimation methods, and double-counting risks, and argues that qualita…