GX & Decarbonization Research

Sarah Toy, Lorraine Whitmarsh, Yixian Sun

Analyzing CDP data from 791 cities worldwide, this study finds that 42% reported no transport actions and 13% only vehicle electrification. Cities implementing more Avoid-Shift measures are more likely to earn CDP A-list status. Interviews …

Gabriel Rodrigues, João Reis, Marcelo Okano +6

This study evaluates the environmental performance of trolleybus systems in São Paulo and Vilnius using a Well-to-Tank approach. It finds that indirect GHG emissions vary significantly with the carbon intensity of the regional electricity m…

Leyla Zhuhadar

This study develops an integrated framework for forecasting U.S. renewable energy consumption using monthly multisector data from 1973-2025, comparing machine learning, deep learning, and time-series foundation models. Results show that fea…

Martínez JG, López-Leyva S, Vargas-Quesada B +1

This study applies a large-scale co-word analysis to the Renewable Energies, Sustainability, and Environment Research (RESER) field, identifying five major research fronts: Biofuel Generation, Renewable Energy Storage, Solar Power Generatio…

K. A H, Islam MZ, Siddiqullah AFM +1

This study designs and evaluates a rooftop solar panel system for electric three-wheelers in Bangladesh, using a 400W panel and MPPT controller to assist charging a 48V battery pack. Results show daytime solar energy can extend vehicle rang…

Ortmann P, Patha A, Schwalbe R +5

This paper examines whether hydrogen electrolysis can be a cost-effective alternative to conventional grid reinforcement in Austrian distribution networks. Using three real-world case studies, it develops an integrated framework combining g…

Farnini OE, Trihi M

This study presents a techno-economic model of a 560 MW hybrid offshore wind-tidal hub in Morocco producing green hydrogen via PEM electrolysis and exporting it as liquid hydrogen. The 2025 levelised cost is 7.53 USD/kg (delivered 10.04 USD…

Ajayi O, Ugwu J, Okonta ED

This study compares two methods for calculating employee commuting emissions (Scope 3, Category 7) using a case study of Middlesbrough Council (UK). A survey of 100 employees found that the Distance-Based Method estimated 1,241 tCO₂e/year, …

ROMÁN MV, Vicedo-Choques E, Usubiaga-Liaño A +4

This study analyzes how alternative allocation rules for the remaining carbon budget under the Paris Agreement affect emission pathways for 21 Mediterranean countries. Five allocation principles are evaluated, showing that regardless of rul…

Sala D, Polyanska A, Psyuk V

This paper examines the evolution of energy transition research through a bibliometric co-occurrence analysis of keywords from 146 publications. Recent research (2022-2024) focuses on renewable energy, sustainable development, and intellige…

Qudrat-Ullah H

This paper argues that long-term sustainability of nuclear energy depends on institutional legitimacy within sociotechnical governance. It develops a Trust-Equity-Transparency-Inclusion (TETI) Index and finds that higher transparency and st…

Huang X, Li J, Zhang Z +4

Using a dataset of about 200 million buildings in China, this study analyzes the relationship between building-scale functional mixing and CO2 emissions. It finds that moderate mixing (index 0.14-0.72) yields maximum emission reductions, wh…

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This paper provides a rapid review of GHG accounting standards for Scope 3 categories 11 (use of sold products), 12 (end-of-life treatment of sold products), and 19 (end-of-life of ...). It identifies methodological differences and practica…

Hiroyuki Kokubu

This study uses a matched audit approach to examine changes in ESG narratives of Japanese firms. It provides insights into corporate disclosure strategies and implications for SSBJ compliance.

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This study analyzes the frequency of ESG-related words in integrated reports of 28 Japanese electrical equipment companies from 2015 to 2024, examining the evolution of ESG communication in relation to institutional investor expectations. I…

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This paper evaluates climate change countermeasures using future predictions from the MERGE model. Without an abstract, the specific findings are unclear, but it likely offers insights for climate policy.

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This keynote presents the achievements of the Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute (FREA) of AIST over the past three years and outlines future plans. It focuses on R&D and demonstration of renewable energy technologies in Fukushima, contri…

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This paper introduces Tokushima regional energy initiatives that utilize renewable energy for local revitalization. It discusses the community-based energy supply model and its social and economic impacts.

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This study analyzes the factors influencing the intention to install renewable energy generation equipment in residential buildings. It identifies key determinants such as economic incentives, environmental awareness, and policy support, pr…

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This paper discusses the evolution of power systems under large-scale integration of variable renewable energy (solar, wind). It reviews challenges such as grid stability, supply-demand balancing, and market design, offering implications fo…