GX & Decarbonization Research

Oliver R. J. King, Eduardo Luckie-Herrera, Nathan Skillen

This perspective paper argues for a diverse portfolio of low-carbon and renewable hydrogen pathways beyond electrolysis, emphasizing the need for multiple production methods to support the hydrogen economy. It provides strategic insights fo…

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This paper presents a pipeline audit of ESG narrative disclosure accessibility among 200 Japanese listed companies. It finds that 195 firms provide some form of ESG disclosure, but identifies issues in quality and consistency. The findings …

Satoshi Honma

This study analyzes the impact of carbon pricing policies on emissions reduction in Japan. It highlights effectiveness and challenges, offering insights for future carbon pricing design.

Kaoru Natsuda, Martin Schröder

This study examines Japan's carbon-neutral automotive policy, detailing the Multi-Pathway Strategy (technology-neutral promotion of various powertrains) and green supply chain networks. It critiques the Tank-to-Wheel method, advocating for …

C. Carpenter

This case study presents successful TCP and acidizing operations in a highly depleted volcanic gas reservoir for a CCUS project in Japan's Hirai field. The work involved oriented perforation, mud loss prevention with CaCO3, and integration …

Park J.

This study compares actual measured greenhouse gas emissions from a medium-sized diesel engine of a vessel with estimates from a domestic calculation method. It analyzes discrepancies and provides insights to improve calculation accuracy, c…

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This paper explores magnetic application technologies in energy conversion systems to achieve carbon neutrality. It reviews the latest trends in magnetic technologies contributing to high efficiency in motors and generators, discussing thei…

Yasuo Takao

This paper examines Tokyo's Cap-and-Trade System (TCTS), the world's first mandatory urban carbon market, analyzing its institutional effectiveness and governance implications over 15 years. The TCTS achieved significant emissions reduction…

Karin Walczyk, Sachin Kumar Chaudhary, Mithilesh Kumar

This paper analyzes patent filings from 2018-2024 to examine innovation in alternative chemical feedstocks, focusing on plastic waste pyrolysis and carbon capture and utilization (CCU). It finds that waste-derived hydrocarbon patents are gr…

Ayomikun David Ajayi, Wiyao Banakinaou, Tadao Aoda +1

This study simulates soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics over 20 years for three farming systems in Niigata, Japan, under two climate pathways. It translates SOC changes into net present value (NPV) under carbon tax, subsidy, and cap-and-tra…

Obane H.

Decomposes system-level costs in marginal abatement cost formation under Japan's carbon neutrality goal. Provides insights into cost structure, aiding efficient emission reduction policy design.

Nakashima A.

This study examines firm-size heterogeneity in the effect of ESG disclosure on firm value under Japan's institutional reform. It finds that larger firms benefit more from disclosure, while smaller firms show weaker effects. Provides insight…

Yamaki A.

This paper assesses life cycle GHG emissions of cogeneration energy hubs with thermal energy storage in Japanese paper mills. It quantifies emission reductions from integrating thermal storage, contributing to industrial decarbonization and…

Taghizadeh-Hesary F.

This paper assesses the role of green bonds in financing renewable energy development in Japan. It analyzes the contribution of green bonds to renewable energy projects, highlighting current market conditions and challenges. The study under…

Huo M.

This study assesses the air quality and health co-benefits of achieving net zero emissions in the Japanese cities of Hachinohe and Niigata. It likely quantifies the positive impacts of decarbonization policies on local air pollution and pub…

Sugiyama M.

This multi-model analysis assesses residual emissions and carbon removal requirements for Japan's net-zero goal. It quantifies the scale of carbon removal needed and remaining emissions across multiple models, deriving policy implications f…

Cathrine Banga, Babatunde Sunday Eweade

This study empirically examines the asymmetric effects of technological innovation and economic growth on Japan's carbon emissions using a nonlinear ARDL model. It finds that innovation contributes to long-term emission reductions, while gr…

Jin Toyohara, Weisheng Zhou

This study develops a bottom-up cost optimization model (DC-DECOM) to evaluate decarbonization pathways for Japan's data center industry targeting 2040 carbon neutrality. A regional decentralization scenario achieves 18-23% lower total syst…

Toyohara, Jin, Zhou, Weisheng

This paper develops a bottom-up model integrating location, energy systems, and carbon pricing to identify cost-optimal decarbonization pathways for data centers in Japan. It reveals cost-effective strategies depending on renewable energy d…

Tsani, Tsamara, Onodera, Hiroaki, Pelser, Tristan +1

This repository provides code, land-use datasets, and reverse-viewshed maps to calculate capacity potential for offshore wind, onshore wind, and openfield PV in Japan. It uses open-source workflows ETHOS.GLAES and ETHOS.REFLOW. The datasets…