GX & Decarbonization Research

Giovanni La Croce

This working paper defines an operational methodology for Scope 3 GHG inventories under the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain Standard, aligned with CSRD/ESRS E1. It covers 15 categories, calculation methods, emission factor databases (DEF…

Ann‐Christine Duhaime

This editorial argues that surgeons must consider the carbon footprint of their choices, referencing a study on disposable surgical devices for prostate surgery. It highlights that healthcare contributes ~10% of US greenhouse gases, and tha…

Quynh Bui

Qualitative interview study of industrial buyers' CO2e data requests to suppliers. Requests are driven mainly by regulation and customer pressure plus internal sustainability targets; product-level emissions are most required for Scope 3 ca…

R Jha

This paper compares methodologies for calculating Scope 3 Category 1 (purchased goods and services) emissions, which together with Category 11 account for 85% of the ICT industry's global CO2e emissions. It evaluates trade-offs between accu…

Spencer J. Brennan, Fanran Meng, Natanael F. Bolson +5

This paper sets out principles for credible, scalable, and actionable Scope 3 emissions measurement and supply chain decarbonization, offering a framework for companies and standard-setters to align measurement practice with meaningful redu…

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This paper proposes a blockchain-based mechanism for tracking GHG emissions, focusing on Scope 3 under the GHG Protocol, which includes upstream and downstream activities. Users can report emissions from product use, aiming to enhance trans…

Laila Essaghouri, Feng Xu, Chen Zhu +2

This study quantifies embodied carbon in construction across 23 MENA economies from 2000-2021 using an environmentally extended multiregional input-output model. Embodied emissions increased from 88.8 to 232.1 Mt CO2, totaling 3,498 Mt CO2 …

Islam MS, Sarkar J

This paper proposes Eco-ITAD, an automated system for hardware diagnostics that translates metrics like CPU utilization and drive wear into Scope 3 carbon avoidance using UK DEFRA guidelines. It integrates data sanitization and PDF report g…

Levitt C.J.

This paper estimates Australia's consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for emissions embodied in imports. It contrasts with production-based inventories, highlighting the carbon footprint of Australian consumption beyond it…

Weppner W.G.

A longitudinal study assessing greenhouse gas emissions from inhaler devices within a national health system. Analyzes emission trends based on inhaler types and usage patterns, providing insights for reducing carbon footprint in healthcare…

Lukas Büeck, L. Ritter

This review analyzes why carbon information remains unused in procurement and proposes an organisational and data-governance model to close the gap. Key factors include data ownership, harmonised calculation and verification standards, cros…

Kim H.

This paper develops a blockchain-based platform for real-time carbon emission assessment in the building material supply chain, enhancing Scope 3 carbon accounting and transparency.

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This paper analyzes Scope 3 emissions of oil supermajors, focusing on Category 11 (use of sold products). It examines reports from Shell and Eni, quantifying their climate contribution and highlighting the importance of comprehensive Scope …

Sukrit Vinayavekhin, A. Banerjee, Feng Li +1

This study investigates drivers of digital traceability system adoption for GHG emissions using institutional theory and transaction cost economics. A conjoint experiment with manufacturing managers shows that systems covering Scope 1, 2, a…

Dawei Lü, Di Zhang, Shuwu Wang +10

This study estimates global CO2 emissions from vessels on navigable rivers. It quantifies the climate impact of riverine transport and contributes to improving emission inventories.

Jee Yeon Hong, Suzy Kim, Hana Jo +2

This paper evaluates the co-benefits of sustainable diets in corporate cafeterias, focusing on both carbon footprint reduction and nutritional density improvement. Through data analysis, it quantifies the greenhouse gas reduction and health…

UPENDRA ARJEEWANI WEERATHUNGA DON MERENCHIGE, SHOUXUN JI

This paper assesses the materiality of value-chain emissions (Scope 3) for decarbonization strategy in the automotive industry. Through a case study, it identifies emission hotspots across the supply chain and proposes a prioritization fram…

Lukas Büeck, L. Ritter

This review examines the quality, provenance and uncertainty of CO2 data used in procurement decisions, focusing on manufacturing and automotive supply chains. It finds that scope 3 emissions, which dominate corporate footprints, suffer fro…

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This paper proposes a precision adjustment calculation method for transport distance in carbon footprint assessment. By addressing limitations in conventional methods, it offers a more accurate approach to estimating transport distances, th…

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This report from the Green x Digital Consortium, backed by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), outlines efforts to standardize inter-company emissions data linkage and Scope 3 calculation methodologies.