GX & Decarbonization Research

Song Chai, Jin Yang, Lin Tang +3

This study examines how China's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) interacts with its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Using provincial panel data from 1995-2021, it finds that higher RPS quotas dilute carbon price signals by compressing the…

Vimal K. E. K., K. Sivakumar, Jayakrishna Kandasamy +3

This paper identifies 11 interdependent strategies for achieving carbon neutrality in manufacturing supply chains, grouped into six hierarchical levels. Key strategies include policy development, carbon accounting, collaborative learning, r…

Maya Bach, Loredana Loy, Katharine J. Mach +2

This paper analyzes 1,233 environmental claims from the latest sustainability reports and websites (2021–2024) of the world's 33 largest meat and dairy companies. 68% of claims are climate-related, 38% are unverifiable future projections. 1…

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

This guide provides policymakers with a practical roadmap to translate climate objectives into investment opportunities. It outlines approaches to integrate investment and FDI needs into NDCs, align national policy frameworks with climate g…

Nour A. J. Azam, Yao Liu, Sajal Kabiraj +2

This study uses monthly panel data from 38 OECD economies (2000-2024) to analyze how digital trade and global value chains (GVCs) affect CO2 reductions. It finds a carbon pricing threshold of USD 40/tonne above which emissions drop signific…

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This study proposes a 'Regional Carbon Circulation Rate' for small municipalities that have declared zero-carbon cities. The metric visualizes the balance between emissions and sinks within the region, aiding local governments in decarboniz…

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This paper compares renewable energy adoption under Japan's RPS and FIT schemes. It quantitatively evaluates the effectiveness and operational challenges of both systems, offering insights for policy improvement.

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This paper explains the methodology for calculating and verifying emissions under Japan's GX-ETS (Emissions Trading System). It provides practical guidance for participants, outlining key points for accurate reporting and ensuring credibili…

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This paper presents a growth-oriented carbon pricing concept compatible with economic expansion. It explores policy design that aligns with Japan's GX strategy, aiming to incentivize decarbonization while fostering sustainable growth.

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This paper provides an overview of domestic and international trends on climate change and introduces initiatives in Japan's GX League. It explains government-led GX policies and voluntary corporate actions.

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This paper provides an overview of the current state and expected role of financial markets in expanding GX investment in Japan. It organizes financial market functions from the perspectives of capital supply, risk assessment, and disclosur…

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This paper examines challenges in assurance (third-party verification) of sustainability information. It identifies practical issues such as scope, methodology, quality, and regulatory alignment, and suggests future directions.

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This paper reviews the progress of sustainability disclosure standards as a 'global baseline' proposed by the ISSB, with a focus on human capital information disclosure. It discusses the trends in international standardization and implicati…

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The second edition of these guidelines revises the methodology for evaluating GHG emission reduction contributions from product diffusion across countries and regions. It provides a calculation approach that accounts for global spread, appl…

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This paper reviews various guidance on evaluating greenhouse gas emission reduction contributions, comparing their characteristics. It clarifies differences in frameworks and calculation methods for quantifying corporate emission reductions…

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This study estimates and analyzes greenhouse gas emissions in Minamata City, an environmental model city in Japan. It assesses reduction potentials across sectors and provides insights for local decarbonization strategies. The findings cont…

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This paper describes the development of a database of greenhouse gas emissions for Japanese listed companies using publicly available information. It aims to facilitate analysis of corporate emissions and promote disclosure.

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This document introduces guidelines for calculating and disclosing the contribution to greenhouse gas emission reductions by organizations. It provides methodologies and standards for corporate carbon accounting and climate disclosure.

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This paper explores using consumer-side electricity resources (such as solar PV and storage batteries) to provide grid balancing services toward carbon neutrality. It proposes mechanisms for creating and distributing adjustment power, demon…

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This paper examines whether Japan's 6th Energy Basic Plan can achieve carbon neutrality. It evaluates key measures such as expanding renewable energy and utilizing nuclear power, pointing out challenges.