GX & Decarbonization Research

Yasha Dave, Jaime Torres, Shaghayegh Kazemi Esfeh +2

This paper evaluates the energy efficiency of hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol supply chains for Germany's maritime demand. It analyzes 2030 and 2050 scenarios using existing Norway-Germany pipeline infrastructure, showing direct use of ammo…

Soheil Kazemian, Rashid Zaman, Behzad Foroughi +1

This study analyzes the carbon footprint of Australia's utility services sector (electricity, gas, water, waste) from 2013-2017 using input-output analysis and the IELab framework. It finds the sector accounted for 43.1% of national carbon …

Manuel Reif, Christiana Plociennik, Mohammad Hossein Rimaz +2

This paper proposes a Digital Product Passport (DPP) combining Gaia-X principles with the Asset Administration Shell, enabling interoperable access to product data via distributed submodels. Demonstrated through a practical Scope 3 carbon f…

Paula Heeß, Jakob Rockstuhl, Marc-Fabian Körner +1

This paper proposes design principles for Digital Product Passports (DPP) to verify the carbon footprint of low-carbon hydrogen in international supply chains. Based on literature review and expert interviews, it highlights the need for com…

Tim Kemperdick

This dissertation provides a techno-economic and environmental assessment of zero-emission freight transport technologies, covering external costs, retrofitting, fuel cell recycling, and charging infrastructure. It identifies key factors su…

Ming‐Lang Tseng, Ming K. Lim, Anthony S.F. Chiu +1

This special issue examines challenges and risks of integrating circular supply chain strategy (CSCS) with Industry 4.0 (I4.0). It highlights the potential of CSCS to enhance sustainability and resilience under disruptions and organizationa…

Srikanta Routroy, Prasanta K. Sahu, Prem Chhetri

This editorial introduces a special issue on decarbonizing logistics and supply chains, highlighting strategies such as digital technologies, renewable energy, and circular economy. It emphasizes AI-driven decision support systems for reduc…

de Kars Graaf, Hanna Tolsma

This report analyzes the 2018 Dutch climate policy debate, focusing on the Urgenda judgment and the proposed Climate Act. The Court of Appeal upheld the 2015 ruling, finding human rights violations under the ECHR. It also outlines the ambit…

Roberto Odorico, Claudio Franci

This report presents a scenario analysis showing that Manila clam aquaculture in the Po Delta can act as a net carbon sink (-0.4 kg CO2-eq/kg) under sustainable management. It integrates methodological innovations in LCA including shell ino…

Prathaban Durai, Jagannath Nalavade

Proposes a data monitoring framework for aerospace Scope 3 emissions using big data analytics, supporting batch and real-time inputs. Enables airlines to track emissions, set targets, and develop reduction strategies, providing insights for…

Felix Assies, Lars Wietschel, A. Kamal Kamali +4

This paper discusses the importance of contemporary and dynamic life cycle inventory (LCI) databases for the German electricity sector. With the increasing share of renewables, static data becomes inaccurate, and the use of time-series data…

Sven Winter, Niklas Quernheim, Lars Arnemann +4

This paper proposes the Integral Digital Twin (IDT) concept for integrating sustainability data across the product life cycle. It enables horizontal communication with suppliers and clients and vertical integration within company systems, p…

Aye Chan Soe, Sasichakorn Wongsaichia, Teerapong Pienwisetkaew +3

This study develops a blockchain-based traceability system integrating IoT and mobile apps to enhance carbon footprint transparency in Thailand's organic food supply chain. Using the Quintuple Helix model, it co-designs an MVP with stakehol…

Ali Bozkurt, Dimitri Petrik, Samed Ajdinović +2

This study investigates the integration of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) into AGV/AMR-based intralogistics systems, drawing on 15 expert interviews. It identifies three key challenges: inconsistent standardization, heterogeneous IT secur…

Morgan Brummund, J Gardner, Jen Pierce

This paper proposes a climate action plan for Boise State University to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions with tangible deadlines and milestones. Scope 2 emissions are expected to be eliminated thr…

Joan van Eeckhout, Miona Dimic, Cecilio Ángulo

Agrixel is a new interoperable geographic standard for agricultural data, leveraging AI and machine learning to integrate externalities like carbon footprint, energy use, and water management. It supports FAIR data principles and aims to en…

Tom Gosling, Iain MacNeil

This paper examines the fiduciary duty implications for asset managers committed to the Net Zero Asset Manager Initiative (NZAMI) and investing in line with the 1.5°C goal. It evaluates strategies like portfolio decarbonization, tilting, ac…

Fabian Zink, B. Wallner, T. Trautner

This paper addresses the lack of fine-grained authorization and access control at the submodel and property level when combining Gaia-X compliant dataspaces with Asset Administration Shells (AAS). It proposes an attribute-based access contr…

O. Morales, N. Pardo, J.P. Gonzalez

This study assesses carbon footprints of seven campuses of Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia from 2019 to 2022 using the Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard Protocol. It quantifies Scope 1, 2, and selected Scope 3 emissions, ident…

Duncan J. Reynolds

This paper reveals that AI-related carbon emissions are largely omitted from NHS mandatory Green Plan reporting. It identifies three gaps: lack of granularity obscuring AI workloads' energy intensity, exclusion of hardware lifecycle emissio…