GX & Decarbonization Research

Kyril Kaufmann, Georgios Tsaousoglou

This paper analyzes how transmission network constraints affect the trade-off between economic cost and carbon emissions in power systems. Using a network-aware model, it reveals saturation effects and spatial asymmetries that are misrepres…

Zhaolin Chen, Jie Yu

This paper proposes a low-carbon scheduling model for virtual power plants (VPPs) that integrates electricity-carbon coupling and demand response. A coupling coefficient embeds carbon cost into time-of-use pricing, and a ladder carbon tradi…

D. Revoltella, Fotios Kalantzis

Survey evidence shows manufacturers respond positively to the EU carbon price but seek reassurance on policy direction and stringency. The EU ETS is effective, but most industrial decarbonization remains to be achieved.

Cathrine Hagem, S. Kverndokk, Knut Einar Rosendahl

This paper analyzes the EU ETS compensation scheme for indirect carbon costs, finding that while the ETS price signal reduces production and increases electricity efficiency, compensation can counteract these effects by boosting production …

Hao Wang, Woraphon Yamaka

This systematic review of 40 studies examines how the EU ETS drives green innovation, finding that impact depends on a stable carbon price above €25-30/t, sophisticated design like auctioning, and synergistic policy mixes including R&D subs…

Harsh Dugar, Ashish Kumar

Using data from 1990-2024, this paper empirically compares the CO2 reduction effects of carbon taxes (CT) and emissions trading schemes (ETS). ETS shows significant reduction, while CT's long-term effect is statistically insignificant. Prov…

L. Delaroche, N. Sermondade

A national survey of 88 French ART laboratories (84% response rate) assessed eco-responsible practices. Mean score: 51.4/100; 79% intermediate, 19% advanced. Energy reduction (96%) and waste sorting (77%) common, but only 17% conducted carb…

Alick Andrew Sakala, Yu Chen

Proposes RL-ACO, a reinforcement learning (DQN) framework for adaptive consensus optimization in blockchain-based GHG monitoring. By dynamically tuning cluster size, block interval, and alert priority, it achieves 3,625 TPS at 400 validator…

Alphasyah Lazuardy Sidarta, E. Sukoharsono, Abdul Ghofar +1

This integrative review synthesizes 55 sources to propose a causal chain from ESG regulation to disclosure, ratings (which diverge due to measurement and scope), and firm performance through risk and cost of capital. Greenwashing moderates …

Érika Celestino, Andreia Santos, J. Palma-Oliveira +1

This study assesses three selective collection strategies for household organic waste (door-to-door, bring-point without green bags, bring-point with green bags) in Setúbal, Portugal using LCA and LCC. The bring-point strategy without green…

N. Savvakis, N. Sifakis, Dimitrios Cholidis +2

This study develops a structured replication methodology for Multi-Energy Systems (MES) on European islands, introducing a TOPSIS-based Replication Readiness Index (RRI) that quantifies both decarbonization potential and distributional just…

M. I. Nkhwashu, Lucey Mavhungu, Oluranti Agboola

This paper analyzes CO2 emissions from key South African sectors (energy, mining, manufacturing, transport), highlighting coal dependence and mitigation strategies such as renewables, efficiency, CCS, and green hydrogen. The energy sector c…

Ahmed Mohammed, Kapil Vyas, Bardia Naghshineh +1

This qualitative study examines how circular economy (CE) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) integration supports Scope 3 governance in food manufacturing. Findings show that CE initiatives gain traction when framed as operational risks supported by d…

Seng Teck Tan, Sudesh Thevasenabathy, A. R. Senathirajah +3

This narrative review examines the persistent gap between corporate diversity rhetoric and substantive inclusion for ethnic minority employees. It identifies ceremonial compliance, weak accountability, and lack of lived inclusion as sustain…

K. Aljaaidi

This review examines how legal and corporate governance frameworks support Saudi Arabia's sustainable energy transition under Vision 2030. It assesses progress in renewable energy, hydrogen, and circular carbon economy, highlighting challen…

Lilian Mbatha, Dr. Dickson Kinyariro, Dennis Gitari

This study examines the relationship between environmental and social sustainability accounting and risk management among NGOs in Kenya. Quantitative and qualitative findings show that social sustainability accounting has a stronger positiv…

Yi Wang, Luyan Zhou, Kun Lv

This paper uses China's IP-strong province pilot as a quasi-natural experiment to examine the joint impact of regional IP systems and deep synergy between physical and human capital investment on energy green controllability. Using spatial …

J J Liu

Using panel data of 281 Chinese cities (2011–2022), this study applies Double Machine Learning and Spatial Durbin Models to examine digital economy's impact on urban green energy efficiency. Findings show digital economy enhances local effi…

Zhenchuan Du, Zhongwei Xiao, Hui Xiong +1

This paper addresses the impact of carbon pricing on power system planning and operation under China's dual carbon goals. It proposes an asymmetric pricing model for planning and a decentralized optimization using Stackelberg game and ADMM …

Guangyao Deng, Yuting Liu

This study uses a difference-in-differences model on panel data from 253 Chinese cities (2008-2022) to evaluate the New Energy Demonstration City pilot policy. Results show a significant 0.15-unit improvement in energy efficiency, driven by…