GX & Decarbonization Research

Tumisang J. Maake, K. E. Ramohlola, T. C. Maponya +3

This paper reports on metal-organic framework (MOF) composites using terephthalic and trimesic acids, and their derived electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction. It provides materials design insights for improving hydrogen produ…

Zeye Zhang, Jinfang Wang

This study uses the staggered rollout of public data open platforms in China as a quasi-natural experiment and a staggered difference-in-differences method to examine the impact of data openness on regional carbon emissions. It finds a sign…

Juan Dobos, Elisabet Segredo-Morales, Enrique González +1

This paper analyzes the carbon footprint of seawater desalination when blended with brackish water, assessing decarbonization potential. It quantifies greenhouse gas emission reductions from optimal blending ratios, providing insights for w…

Wei Zhang, Oksana Takhumova, O. Dudina +2

This study conducts a life cycle assessment of low-carbon hydrogen pathways for steel, cement, and chemical clusters in Hebei Province, China. It compares electrolysis, natural gas reforming with CCS, coal gasification with CCS, and biomass…

Xiaoyong Xu, Lu Zhang, Kingsley Imandojemu +2

This study examines how global value chain (GVC) participation affects carbon emissions during financial turbulence using panel data from 153 countries and a quantile autoregressive distributed lag model. Deeper GVC participation consistent…

J.S.D. Nandini, K.S. Reddy

This study proposes a hybrid PV-CSP-TES-PCM-SOEC system for continuous green hydrogen production. Using MgCl₂ as phase-change material, five Indian climate zones are simulated. Constant-load operation yields only 62-69% reliability, but a t…

Das N.

This paper proposes an end-to-end framework integrating IoT, AI, and Layer-2 blockchain for real-time MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) and autonomous tokenization of carbon credits in industrial CCUS. AI is employed for automated v…

Mohammed Ismail Behlim

This paper investigates AI-driven optimization of Riyadh's renewable energy infrastructure, demonstrating 23-31% improvement in solar yield forecasting, 19% reduction in grid balancing costs, and 41% improvement in demand-response participa…

Peñafiel-Mera A.

This paper investigates differences in perceptions of fuel duties and emissions trading in road transport, focusing on the role of perceptions in policy design.

Filiz Yüksel

This study examines the relationship between board characteristics, concentrated ownership, shareholder activism, and sustainability transparency for 41 firms listed on the Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index (2020-2024). Using GRI-based co…

Porcuna-Enguix R.

This paper critically examines the effectiveness of science-based targets (SBTs), discussing their practical impact and challenges in corporate climate action.

Brikena Leka, Gentiana Sharku

This paper analyzes the importance of cooperation among academia, business, and government in the integration of ESG dimensions into financial reporting. Using Chi-square tests and linear regression on 169 Albanian business surveys, it find…

K. Sydorenko, H. Niameshchuk

This paper examines theoretical and practical aspects of integrating ESG principles into enterprise management systems, focusing on a renewable energy company. It proposes a six-stage technology for ESG integration: diagnosis, strategy, KPI…

Baran M.F.

This study assesses energy inputs and outputs and GHG emissions for pomegranate production in Türkiye, identifying efficiency and emission reduction opportunities.

Amir Homayoun Kashani Kia

This paper compares EFQM, ESG, and BFQM frameworks, arguing that BFQM can bridge the gap between corporate governance and management quality by institutionalizing quality at the leadership and decision-making level. EFQM focuses on excellen…

Ahmad F.

This review systematically examines the impact of green finance on net-zero energy transition through renewable energy development. It analyzes funding mechanisms, policy support, and investment effectiveness, highlighting finance's role in…

Chlela S.

This paper examines the water use implications of deploying bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) in a net zero energy system. It assesses the sustainability of BECCS under water resource constraints and provides policy insights…

R. Osabohien, Evans Stephen Osabuohien

This editorial introduces seven empirical studies on financial reporting quality, governance, sustainability, and institutional development in emerging economies. The studies examine how disclosure practices, ESG integration, and firm-level…

Qiancheng Bao

This study explores institutional barriers to ESG adoption in Bulgaria, finding that regulatory uncertainty and limited administrative capacity hinder progress while investor awareness and civil society participation drive change. It recomm…

Agraj Magotra, Md. Rafiqul Islam Rana, F. S. Shishir +1

This paper proposes a machine learning and NLP pipeline for analyzing ESG and sustainability disclosures in the textile and apparel industry, applicable to supply chain disclosure analysis.