GX & Decarbonization Research

Ezechimere Justice EKPENDU1*, Chidera Gideon CHINYEAKA2 & Dominic Udochukwu NWANOSIKE PhD3

This study analyzes the impact of renewable energy investment financing on manufacturing value added and industrial carbon intensity in Nigeria from 1990 to 2025 using ARDL-ECM. Findings show that renewable energy investment boosts industri…

Jonathan Yeung, Thomas Beach, Yacine Rezgui

This paper proposes a design and regulatory framework integrating Building Energy Simulation (BES) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to support net-zero pathways. By co-simulating operational energy and full life-cycle impacts, it enables mor…

L.C.R. Brito, V.H.B. Lima, R.M.L.O. Souto +2

This paper evaluates the application of mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) to the evaporation stage of the Bayer process for alumina production, assessing energy efficiency, economic impact, and decarbonization performance. It demonstrate…

Ali Rıza Gökbunar, Eren Tozak

This paper examines a case study from Manisa, Turkey, on decarbonizing municipal waste transport through rail-integrated systems. It evaluates the potential for improved transport efficiency and CO2 emission reduction via infrastructure dev…

Agnes Oboh, Fidelis Abam, Anthony Obi +1

Using the LEAP model, this study projects energy demand and GHG emissions to 2060 for Nigeria's cement, iron/steel, and chemical sectors under four scenarios. Results show sector-specific responses: green-fuel pathways cut cement demand by …

Jha N.K.

This study measures capillary pressures of hydrogen-brine systems in carbonate and dolomite rocks under stress and pore pressure, providing critical data for underground hydrogen storage site selection and capacity assessment.

Hu J.

This paper proposes a low-carbon oriented framework for large-scale electric vehicle (EV) deployment that incorporates transmission network impacts. It integrates EV adoption with power grid operation to balance decarbonization and grid sta…

Hernandes Í.

This paper estimates marginal emissions factors (MEF) for Brazil, a country with high renewable penetration, highlighting their importance in assessing power sector decarbonization. It reveals the variability of MEF under high renewables an…

Quang Phung H.

This paper examines the relationship between green finance and money laundering in Asia, focusing on the role of trade openness. It analyzes how trade openness affects the integrity of green finance and derives policy implications.

Do T.H.

This paper examines the relationship between green finance adoption and green supply chain practices among Vietnamese construction firms. It aims to clarify the role of financing and supply chain management in enhancing sustainability in th…

Elgin C.

This paper examines how green finance in the Global South may exclude informal economy actors due to a 'formality bias', questioning the boundaries of financeability and offering policy implications for more inclusive climate finance.

Arora A.

This paper analyzes the implications of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for India's downstream aluminium industry. It assesses the impact on export costs and competitiveness, and suggests strategies for Indian firms and pol…

Anand A.

This paper empirically examines climate-related disclosures in IPOs, analyzing how disclosure volume, sender characteristics, and message framing influence investor and market responses. It provides insights into how climate communication a…

Fülöp M.T.

This paper empirically analyzes the synergistic impact of CSR activities and ESG disclosure on green innovation, suggesting that their integrated implementation yields higher effects than separate approaches. It provides practical implicati…

Wang C.

This study evaluates the effects of alternate wetting and drying (AWD) irrigation and straw returning methods on rice yield and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It suggests that AWD combined with appropriate straw management can reduce metha…

Yuliia Kryvenko, A. Ovsiienko

This study analyzes the functioning of the global green bond market and identifies conditions for their effective use in financing environmental projects in Ukraine. The market has grown beyond USD 4 trillion, with the energy sector dominat…

E. Milios, Kyriaki Kitikidou

This review integrates climate change and wildfire governance, focusing on Mediterranean fire-prone landscapes. It synthesizes evidence requirements linking risk governance, restoration, biomass use, carbon accounting, and public procuremen…

Lijia Zhang, Yi‐qun Yao, Jung In Kim +1

This study introduces a tiered LCA model to quantify embodied carbon emissions from construction disputes in offshore platforms. Using a South China Sea case, it shows that dispute severity escalates emissions from labor idleness to materia…

H. T. Dinh, Hà Thị Thu Bùi, H. Nguyen +3

Using survey data from 853 hotel employees in Vietnam, this study employs PLS-SEM to examine how AI and CSR influence employee green behavior (EGB), green finance (GF), and green performance (GP). Findings show AI positively impacts GF and …

Li Song, Yao Hu, Ting Li +1

This paper empirically examines the impact of China's green finance reform on corporate investment efficiency, testing whether the policy improves capital allocation and promotes sustainable investment.