GX & Decarbonization Research

Li, Qiming

This white paper proposes an AI-driven CaaS and Edge IoT framework for manufacturers in China's Greater Bay Area to address EU CBAM and CSDDD compliance. It captures real-time shop-floor energy data to generate continuous due diligence repo…

Michele Marini, Daniela C.A. Pigosso, Tim C. McAloone

This paper introduces the Circular Scope 3 (CS3) tool for quantifying GHG reductions from circular economy strategies, supporting Scope 3 accounting in SBT reporting.

Meijia Xu, Yubing Bai, Yuan Chang

This study quantifies embodied CO2 emissions across the supply chain of prefabricated buildings in China and evaluates techno-economic reduction potentials. It identifies key stages for mitigation and proposes cost-effective measures, offer…

Oskay Ozen, Jonathan Magin, Matthias Weigold

This study calculates Scope 1-3 emissions for a German scientific institute's production line over three years (2022-2024), highlighting data acquisition challenges for Scope 3, especially for SMEs. Business travel was the largest Scope 3 c…

Brahim Bergougui, Ahmed Samour, Stephen Kelechi Dimnwobi

This study examines the impacts of renewable energy, financial development, and natural resources on consumption-based carbon emissions in emerging markets. Empirical results suggest renewable energy reduces emissions, while natural resourc…

Nahua Shi, Minjun Rao, Li J +2

This study integrates TPB and TAM to analyze how carbon footprint rating on food packaging influences low-carbon purchasing behavior. Surveying 581 respondents across four Chinese regions, it finds that perceived ease of use, usefulness, su…

John Blenkinsopp, Tracy Scurry, Nikos Bozionelos

This article introduces a careers perspective on employee green behavior, specifically work-related travel, proposing a conceptual framework for 'low carbon careers.' It reviews existing literature, identifies limitations of cross-sectional…

Zhuohang Tian, Binfan Jiang, Dehong Xia +1

This paper analyzes embodied carbon transfers in global steel trade, advocating for shared responsibility in emission reductions. It quantifies carbon flows between major steel exporting and importing countries, offering insights for intern…

A. Chakraborty, D. Ranjan, M. Singh

This study develops a GRI-compliant environmental reporting framework for Indian manufacturing SMEs using Modified NGT and Grey AHP. It creates a materiality matrix for environmental challenges and emphasizes ESG reporting, especially Scope…

Chuyu Xia, Kang Wu, Xianlu Ao +3

This study examines how digital infrastructure divides affect embodied carbon transfer in agricultural trade. Using data from major countries, it reveals the impact of digitalization on international carbon transfer patterns, offering insig…

Yongzhe Liu, Haiyan Chen, Yuan Liu +2

This study analyzes carbon emissions embodied in inter-provincial trade within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and surrounding areas, focusing on energy-related carbon inequality. By calculating trade-embedded emissions and revealing regio…

Bardia Moghtader, Füsun Ülengin, Eda Helin Yıldız +2

This paper examines the relationship between trade flows and carbon emissions, assessing progress toward climate targets. It measures emissions embedded in international trade and provides policy implications.

Cen-Ying Lee, Dane Miller, Marcus Jefferies +5

This systematic review of 68 studies examines how governance mechanisms and digital technologies can improve carbon data quality in procurement-driven decarbonization of construction supply chains. It identifies a division of labor: standar…

Victoria Fohrer, Alexander Stierstorfer, Florian Gilljam

Based on 30 interviews with German Scope 3-intensive firms and 10 expert interviews, this paper analyzes how firms operationalize Scope 3 under institutional uncertainty (revisions of CSRD, GHG Protocol, SBTi standards). Firms do not conver…

Kemalcan Aydogdu, Sebnem Duzgun

This paper proposes a data-driven methodology using global trade data and HS codes to assess supply chain transparency and resiliency. Transparency is classified into four levels, enabling Scope 3 GHG estimation and identification of high-e…

Valerie Livina, Hannah Cheales-Norman, M. Coleman +5

This paper systematically analyzes challenges in measuring and modeling Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with a focus on Scope 3 uncertainties and a novel case study on Scope 2. It proposes a systematic approach for emission reporting.

Perera Hansani, Atmojo Udayanto, Vyatkin Valeriy

This paper evaluates the performance of secure multi-party computation (MPC) protocols for privacy-preserving life cycle assessment (LCA), enabling secure sharing of supply chain emissions data. It demonstrates the feasibility of privacy-pr…

Isabela Keuschnigg, Clemens Kaupa, Joana Setzer +5

This paper analyzes the evolution and challenges of integrating Scope 3 emissions into corporate climate litigation. It focuses on legal frameworks and corporate responses, highlighting increased litigation risks and expanding corporate res…

Sujin Kang, Ahreum Kim, Iju Kang +3

This paper analyzes industry-specific responses to Scope 3 emissions categories using CDP disclosure data. It reveals which categories are prioritized by different industries and assesses disclosure quality and completeness. Findings show s…

Andrea Zick, Ximena Schmidt R, Christian Reynolds

This study assesses greenhouse gas emissions from food procurement and food waste in UK fine dining, exploring opportunities for scope 3 emission reductions. It provides insights for the hospitality sector's carbon footprint management.