GX & Decarbonization Research

Samir N Jena, Lala Sibani Chand, Anubhutie Singh

This paper proposes a neuro-symbolic NLP pipeline for automated verification of BRSR disclosures in India. It uses 4-bit quantization for local execution and a deterministic regex layer to filter hallucination, enabling offline greenwashing…

Gizem Bediroğlu, Feyyaz Zeren

This paper uses a novel machine learning framework (QQKRLS, WKRLS, RWKRLS) to analyze the determinants of the US Green Finance Index from 1961 to 2024. It finds that economic growth and ESG performance are key drivers, while geopolitical ri…

Yujia Liu, Ziliang Ma, Huizhen Yan +1

This study uses panel data from 278 Chinese cities (2012–2023) to examine whether digital–intelligent technology innovation promotes urban pollution–carbon synergy (simultaneous CO2 reduction and air pollution improvement). Results show a p…

Ahmed Adjal, Venera-Stanca Nicolici, Eugenia Grecu +1

This paper proposes a Quantum-Verified Green Bond (QVGB) framework to address opacity in sustainable debt markets. It uses NV-center quantum sensors for real-time CO2/CH4 measurement at physical precision limits, and quantum key distributio…

A. Avcı, Ramazan Selçuk

This study analyzes the techno-economic and environmental performance of hybrid energy systems for off-grid eco-industrial parks, assessing the feasibility of renewable energy integration.

Faisal D. Aljabali, S. Jribi

This study evaluates renewable alternatives for an oil and gas facility in KSA, comparing PV and a multi-generation CSP system. The PTC-BC-RC system achieves higher efficiency, produces hydrogen, and has a payback period of 5.13 years, miti…

Budhi Santoso, Cynthia Amalia Gunawan, Eryca Dea Putri Ardiana Pratami +2

This case study examines how PT Blue Bird Tbk integrates sustainability and ESG strategy into its strategic management in Indonesia's mobility industry. It highlights the company's progress in low-emission fleet investment and digital innov…

Khurelbaatar Batjargal, Nyamaa Dulamsuren, Ser Od Bayaraa

This paper proposes improving mineral asset valuation methods within sustainable mining initiatives and IFRS sustainability standards to bridge stakeholder expectations. Integrating TSM into valuation links ESG performance to financial outc…

Dr. Shankar Subramanian Iyer, Dr Brinitha Raji, Deepika Arora +1

This scoping review synthesizes 120 peer-reviewed studies to identify five ESG myths (confusion with CSR, large-firm-only relevance, guaranteed outperformance, mere reporting, uniform stakeholder preferences). Implementation barriers span s…

Edoardo Beretta, Salome Jugeli, Elena Tsipas Mancinotti

This brief report examines data governance and regulatory complexity in integrating ESG factors into asset management and corporate reporting within the EU. It analyzes frameworks such as CSRD, SFDR, EU Taxonomy, and ESRS, highlighting chal…

Dwi Nova Wijaya, Rommy Mochamad Ramdhani, Dewi Fitrotus Sa’diyah

Using panel data of 3,794 Indonesian listed firms (2018-2024), this study analyzes how narrative and quantitative ESG disclosures affect firm value (Tobin's Q). Quantitative disclosure significantly increases firm value, while narrative alo…

Munazir Hussan Khan, Om Prakash Ghadai ,, A. Pattnaik +1

This paper systematically reviews corporate carbon management strategies and pathways to net-zero. It highlights the importance of ESG frameworks, renewable energy, CCUS, and digital technologies like AI and blockchain. Implementation chall…

Luís Baptista, Sandrina Pereira, Juliana Almeida +1

Using real operational data from a 1998-built cruise vessel, this study evaluates sulphur compliance strategies: heavy fuel oil with scrubbers vs. marine diesel oil. Scrubbers reduce SOx by 96.9% but increase fuel consumption, CO2, and NOx …

Meghann Smith, Manveer Mann, Pankaj Lal

This study compares life cycle assessment (LCA) of data center IT equipment with conventional corporate GHG accounting methods (average-data and spend-based). LCA yields 0.710 kg CO2 eq/kWh, close to the average-data method (0.723 kg CO2 eq…

D. Natalini, Simon Sharpe, Aled Jones +1

This paper uses an agent-based model to compare the cost-effectiveness of carbon tax and cap-and-trade policies. It finds that a carbon tax achieves faster emission reductions and lower cumulative emissions and fossil fuel investment waste …

Ioana C. Patrichi, Mariana Iatagan, C. Gheorghe +3

This study decomposes household vulnerability to ETS2 carbon pricing into structural carbon exposure and socio-economic sensitivity using a dual-channel framework. Analyzing 27 EU member states (2010-2024) with cluster analysis, convergence…

Linxin Miao, Ruanming Huang, Tianli Song +1

This study constructs a coupled LEAP-NEMO model to analyze Shanghai's energy transition pathways through 2060. Results show renewable energy share reaching 67% and coal-fired power capacity peaking in 2030 under optimized scenario.

Emilia den Boer, Kamil Banaszkiewicz, Iwona Pasiecznik +4

This study assesses energy recovery from municipal solid waste in a Polish municipality using experimental data and LCA. The target system (anaerobic digestion + incineration) achieves negative GHG emissions (-72 to -81 kg CO2-eq/ton) from …

Xingling Huang, Peihua Shi, Yan Song

This study conducts a dual-database review of tourism carbon emission research using WoS and CNKI. Tourism emission research has evolved from exploratory to multi-method, multi-scale, and policy-oriented, with international and Chinese stud…

Honglei Wang, Chen Lin, Kingsley Imandojemu +3

This study examines how the carbon footprint of bank loan portfolios affects bank stability, profitability, and cost efficiency using a panel of 33 countries from 2005-2018. It finds that carbon-intensive lending correlates with higher shor…