GX Research Hub · English
GX & Decarbonization Research
This page provides an English interface to the gxceed GX paper corpus. The corpus aggregates papers from 13 open scholarly metadata sources and uses AI-assisted classification to identify signals related to measurement, policy narratives, outcomes, implementation, industrial adoption, and verification.
The goal is not only to discover papers, but to observe how GX research is distributed across research substance, implementation narratives, external expectations, implementation substance, and judgment formation.
Summaries are AI-assisted. Always refer to the original paper for authoritative conclusions.
Peer-reviewedJournalClimate Policy2017#PolicyDOI
Rebound policy in the Paris Agreement: instrument comparison and climate-club revenue offsets
van den Bergh J.C.J.M.
This paper examines rebound policies within the Paris Agreement framework, comparing policy instruments and exploring the use of climate-club revenues for offsets. It offers insights for international climate policy design.
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeConferenceEnergy Journal2020#Carbon PricingDOI
The role of banks in EU emissions trading
Cludius J.
This paper analyzes the role of banks in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), highlighting their contribution to market liquidity and price discovery, while also addressing risk management and regulatory challenges. It offers implicati…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalEnergy Economics2021#Carbon PricingDOI
Is carbon pricing regressive? Insights from a recursive-dynamic CGE analysis with heterogeneous households for Austria
Mayer J.
This paper analyzes the distributional effects of carbon pricing in Austria using a recursive-dynamic CGE model with heterogeneous households. It examines whether carbon pricing imposes disproportionate burdens on low-income groups and offe…
Peer-reviewedJournalEnvironmental Politics2015#Carbon PricingDOI
Environment, not planning: the neoliberal depoliticisation of environmental policy by means of emissions trading
Felli R.
This paper critically analyzes how emissions trading depoliticizes environmental policy through neoliberal mechanisms. It argues that market mechanisms obscure environmental goals and bypass planned regulation. It offers political-economic …
Peer-reviewedCNJournalJournal of Cleaner Production2018#Carbon PricingDOI
Can carbon pricing support onshore wind power development in China? An assessment based on a large sample project dataset
Tu Q.
Using a large dataset of onshore wind projects in China, this study quantitatively assesses how carbon pricing affects the economics and development of wind power. It finds that higher carbon prices enhance the competitiveness of wind energ…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalEnvironmental Science and Policy2019#Carbon PricingDOI
Anatomy of Emissions Trading Systems: What is the EU ETS?
Verbruggen A.
This paper dissects the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), explaining its design, sector coverage, allowance allocation, and price formation. It offers practical insights into carbon market mechanisms and evaluates the ETS's role and cha…
Peer-reviewedJournalJournal of Environmental Law2022#Carbon PricingDOI
Carbon Border Adjustment Measures: A Straightforward Multi-Purpose Climate Change Instrument?
Pirlot A.
This paper examines Carbon Border Adjustment Measures (CBAM) as a multi-purpose climate policy instrument, discussing its roles in emissions reduction, competitiveness protection, and trade policy, and highlighting design complexities and i…
Peer-reviewedJournalRenewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews2021#PolicyDOI
Evaluation on the effectiveness of energy policies – Evidence from the carbon reductions in 25 countries
Kiss T.
This paper empirically evaluates the effectiveness of energy policies on carbon emission reductions using data from 25 countries. It analyzes differences in policy impacts and provides insights for effective policy design.
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalJournal of Environmental Economics and Management2022#Carbon PricingDOI
Pricing carbon in the aviation sector: Evidence from the European emissions trading system
Fageda X.
This paper empirically analyzes the impact of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) on the aviation sector, evaluating how carbon pricing affects airline behavior and emissions reduction. It provides insights for policy design and indust…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalEnergy Policy2016#Carbon PricingDOI
Carbon pricing in the EU: Evaluation of different EU ETS reform options
Brink C.
This paper evaluates different reform options for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), analyzing the effectiveness and economic impacts of carbon pricing. It compares policy design choices and provides insights for effective climate po…
Peer-reviewedJournalClimate Policy2021#Carbon PricingDOI
Carbon pricing and COVID-19
Mintz-Woo K.
This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on carbon pricing mechanisms. It analyzes how economic slowdown affected emissions and carbon markets, offering policy implications.
Peer-reviewedJournalEuropean Journal of Risk Regulation2022#Carbon PricingDOI
Motivated Reasoning and Implicit Carbon Prices: Overcoming Public Opposition to Carbon Taxes and Emissions Trading Schemes
Dominioni G.
This paper analyzes how public opposition to carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes is shaped by motivated reasoning. Using the concept of implicit carbon prices, it proposes communication strategies to enhance policy acceptability.
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalCritical Perspectives on Accounting2021#ESGDOI
ESG practices and the cost of debt: Evidence from EU countries
Eliwa Y.
This paper empirically analyzes the impact of ESG practices on the cost of debt using firm-level data from EU countries. It suggests that firms with higher ESG scores may obtain more favorable borrowing conditions, underscoring the economic…
Peer-reviewedJournalAustralasian Accounting Business and Finance Journal2017#ESGDOI
Corporate governance effects on social responsibility disclosures
Dias A.
This paper examines how corporate governance structures influence the disclosure of social responsibility (CSR) information. It analyzes the relationship between governance indicators and the quality/quantity of disclosures, identifying fac…
Peer-reviewedJournalBorsa Istanbul Review2021#ESGDOI
Corporate social responsibility disclosure and financial reporting quality: Evidence from Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Kareem AL Ani M.
This paper empirically examines the relationship between CSR disclosure and financial reporting quality in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. It suggests that CSR disclosure may reduce information asymmetry and enhance the reliabilit…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalEuropean Journal of Risk Regulation2025#ESGDOI
Materiality in Transition: Challenges and Opportunities in Corporate Sustainability Reporting under the CSRD
Dunfjäll M.
This paper examines the evolution of materiality assessment in corporate sustainability reporting under the EU's CSRD, discussing challenges and opportunities of double materiality implementation and its impact on reporting practice.
Peer-reviewedJournalBusiness Strategy and the Environment2024#SBT/SBTiDOI
Joining multi-stakeholder initiatives to fight climate change: The environmental impact of corporate participation in the Science Based Targets initiative
Romito S.
This paper empirically analyzes the impact of corporate participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) on actual environmental performance. It evaluates the emission reduction effects of participating firms and tests the effec…
Peer-reviewedJournalNature Climate Change2022#SBT/SBTiDOI
Renewable energy certificates threaten the integrity of corporate science-based targets
Bjørn A.
This paper argues that the use of renewable energy certificates (RECs) in corporate science-based targets (SBTs) can undermine the integrity of these targets. It contends that over-reliance on RECs may lead to apparent achievements without …
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalInternational Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology2019#ESGDOI
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure and its impact on financial performance of top 100 companies in Malaysia and Australia
Kengkathran S.
This paper empirically examines the impact of ESG disclosure on financial performance for top 100 companies in Malaysia and Australia. It analyzes the relationship between disclosure levels and firm value/profitability, considering regional…
Peer-reviewedJournalInternational Journal of Finance and Economics2024#ESGDOI
ESG disclosure and financial performance of multinational enterprises: The moderating effect of board standing committees
Elmghaamez I.K.
This paper empirically analyzes how the relationship between ESG disclosure and financial performance in multinational enterprises is moderated by the composition of board standing committees (e.g., audit, compensation, nomination). It exam…