GX & Decarbonization Research

Nuri C. Onat, Murat Kucukvar, Tadesse Wakjira +2

This study empirically examines whether comprehensive Scope 3 emissions accounting improves sustainability outcomes among S&P 500 technology companies. Findings show that firms adopting standardized Scope 3 reporting exhibit stronger ESG pe…

Justin Starreveld, Gregor Brandt, Jaron Davelaar +3

This paper presents a robustness analysis for adaptive optimization, applied to industrial decarbonization in the Netherlands. It evaluates robustness under uncertainty, informing decarbonization strategies for industrial processes. The fin…

Luis Alberto Rivera Martínez, Juan Carlos Arcila Buriticá, Iván Darío Aristizábal Henao +2

This study examines bioclimatic retrofits for educational infrastructure in hot-humid climates, focusing on thermal resilience and energy decarbonization. It analyzes specific retrofit strategies and their effectiveness in reducing energy c…

Juozas Bielskus, Artur Rogoža, Violeta Misevičiūtė +2

This study evaluates integrating air-source heat pumps and thermal energy storage into district heating networks in Lithuania. Using techno-economic modeling with energyPRO software, it shows that the hybrid configuration can cut natural ga…

Xiaolong Zou, Leyan Wen, Ruixi Zhao

This paper constructs an indicator system to measure urban sustainability in Northeast Asia from a decarbonization perspective. It proposes a framework aligning sustainability indicators with decarbonization goals, tailored to the regional …

Yiğit Türe

This paper proposes a quantitative framework to assess the decarbonization potential of secondary base metal production (recycling). It develops a methodology to calculate CO2 reduction potential compared to primary production, contributing…

Jianxian Wu, Hui Jin, Haowen Wu

This study provides causal evidence from China on how AI amplifies decarbonization in urban waste management. It finds that AI adoption significantly reduces carbon emissions through improved waste processing efficiency. The findings offer …

Lajos Berentes, Peter Mizsey, Bela Viskolcz +3

This paper proposes a chemical engineering framework for decarbonization and process improvement in an industrial formalin plant. It presents specific process improvement methods and energy efficiency measures, evaluating the potential for …

Esther Konan, Christopher D. Smith

This narrative review frames port electrification as a strategic innovation, analyzing how technological, policy, and management dimensions reshape port business models. Using US case studies (Los Angeles, Long Beach, Houston, Seattle, Clev…

Zhuoluo Sun, Jingjing Jiang

This paper proposes a method to quantify the integrated contribution of short-term energy storage under increasing decarbonization and meteorological uncertainty. It provides insights for evaluating the economics of storage as renewable pen…

Sarah Schneeberger, Pascal M. Vecsei, Esther Linder +1

This study assesses the decarbonisation potential of thermal nanogrids that utilise surplus heat from neighbouring heat pumps in Switzerland's building sector. It quantifies energy savings and emission reductions, demonstrating the effectiv…

Pham Van Huy

This paper presents a conceptual framework for structuring a national approach to decarbonize the maritime sector in Vietnam. It provides a foundation for policymakers and stakeholders to systematically address emissions reduction, aligning…

Nicolás Martínez-Ramón, Ismael Díaz, Diego Iribarren +1

This study provides an integrated modeling and assessment of converting municipal solid waste (MSW) into aviation fuel to achieve decarbonization. It analyzes the linkage between waste management and aviation fuel production, evaluating gre…

Adrianna Nava, Laura Zwolinski, Keirsha Thompson +2

This study uses a modified Delphi method to identify consensus-based strategies for decarbonizing health plans. Key strategies include energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy adoption, offering insights for healthcare sector dec…

Lianmian Shen, Li Qian, Xuan Zhou +4

This study evaluates six decarbonization technologies for Chinese cement production using LCA and a multi-attribute decision-making model. Biomass fuel substitution and high grinding efficiency achieve the best synergistic reduction of poll…

Yanghanzi Zhang, Shuo Li, Phil Blythe +1

This study qualitatively investigates stakeholders' perceptions and requirements for hydrogen-powered ground support equipment (GSE) to accelerate airport decarbonisation. Through interviews and surveys, it identifies barriers and enablers …

Simon Molyneux

Australia's energy security and decarbonization goals require reducing subsurface uncertainty for hydrocarbon exploration, CCS, and storage. Seismic data, particularly new acquisition, is critical as reprocessing is constrained by original …

E. Cofler, F.P. Colelli, G. Falchetta +1

This paper models the impact of decarbonization policies on the EU building stock at a sub-national resolution. It provides a methodology to analyze policy effectiveness at local levels, contributing to more targeted climate mitigation stra…

Riasat Noor

This study compares decarbonization performance of the Australian extractive industry across states. It analyzes emissions data to assess progress and examines how policy variations affect outcomes. Provides empirical evidence on mining sec…

Rosa Francesca De Masi, Antonio Gigante, Alessandro Russo +1

This paper proposes a monetized whole-life carbon approach for residential retrofitting to achieve net-zero energy buildings (ZEBs) while balancing economic and decarbonization goals. It monetizes carbon emissions over the lifecycle and int…