GX & Decarbonization Research

Prosper Mutswiri, Limkile Mpofu, Zamokuhle Mbandlwa

This integrative review examines ESG deficiencies and greenwashing in Sub-Saharan African corporations. It finds that regulatory gaps, voluntary compliance, and self-reporting enable greenwashing, and calls for stronger ESG legislation, ind…

Divya Prasad, Puneethkumar M. Srinivasappa, Hemavathi Manjunath +4

This paper reviews catalytic advances in the cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides to produce cyclic carbonates, examining the trade-off between carbon-based materials and efficient CO2 utilization. It provides insights into catalyst design fo…

Neharika Singh, Meenakshi Gupta

This study examines the impact of ICT trade components, economic complexity, and renewable energy share on carbon emissions in BRICS countries (2000-2022) using a second-generation CS-ARDL model. Results show that ICT service exports and re…

Sad Abu alim, Marwan Mansour

Using a panel of 152 banks across 11 MENA countries (2013–2023), this study finds that FinTech adoption positively impacts ESG performance, with corruption risk partially mediating this relationship. Effects are stronger for governance and …

Ruichun Wu, Ling Zheng, Jing Zhang +5

This paper proposes an optimal scheduling model for integrated energy systems that combine OCC (oxyfuel combustion capture), P2G (power-to-gas), and dynamic hydrogen blending under a carbon trading mechanism. It optimizes trade-offs between…

Yucheng Li

This paper examines ESG greenwashing and the 'black box' phenomenon in financial reporting and investment decisions. Through case studies of BP and H&M, it reveals significant discrepancies between ESG ratings and actual corporate disclosur…

Georgina Ge, Martian K. Linnenluecke, Rui Xue

This study develops a framework to assess the extent to which GRI reports capture planetary boundaries-related information, applying text mining to GRI reports of ASX100 companies from 2016 to 2020. Results show limited capture overall, but…

Wanyi Chen, Ying Wang, Hao Ren

This study constructs a multidimensional carbon information disclosure (CID) quality index via text analysis of Chinese A-share listed firms (2007-2021). CID significantly reduces asset mispricing by enhancing corporate reputation and infor…

Bushra Sanira Asif, Paolo Fiorucci

This study develops a spatial model to assess tradeoffs between carbon stocks and timber volume in European forests under wildfire risk. Results show a concave tradeoff curve and a 10-20% reduction in attainable carbon due to wildfire, term…

Mwila Bwanga Bwalya

This study examined the impact of ESG disclosure on financial performance of African listed firms using panel data from 2020-2024. Results show significant positive effects of ESG and environmental disclosure, while governance disclosure, f…

Chuyu Xia, Kang Wu, Xianlu Ao +3

This study examines how digital infrastructure divides affect embodied carbon transfer in agricultural trade. Using data from major countries, it reveals the impact of digitalization on international carbon transfer patterns, offering insig…

Nongnit Chancharat, W. Vetchagool, Surachai Chancharat

This study of 94 Thai listed firms (2019-2023) finds ESG scores positively affect corporate value, but board independence negatively moderates this relationship. Board size has no significant direct or moderating effect. The authors recomme…

Navodana Rodrigo, Srinath Perera, Dilmi Atapattu

This study addresses the lack of carbon trading adoption in the construction industry by leveraging blockchain technology. Using a systematic review of 260 publications, it develops a framework integrating cross-sectoral insights to enhance…

Kehinde Oyediji, Olaniyi Oluwaseun Oladepo

This paper proposes a conceptual framework that integrates ESG principles, sustainability objectives, and long-term value creation into infrastructure finance decision-making. Structured around four pillars—ESG-aligned capital allocation, s…

Xieyu Hu, Y Huang, Yilin Huang +3

This study proposes a collaborative optimization method integrating virtual power plants (VPPs) and carbon trading for electric vehicle battery swapping stations (BSSs). By dynamically adjusting charging and discharging schedules, the appro…

Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, Xiaohua Jin, Robert Osei-Kyei +1

This study evaluates motivating factors for individuals to participate in carbon trading in the construction industry. Through a survey of Australian industry experts, 13 factors were identified and grouped into attitudes/motivation and awa…

Xuan Liu, Min-Jae Lee, Tae-Hoo Kim

This study examines how regulatory heterogeneity in digital services trade affects the carbon intensity of bilateral trade flows. Using OECD DSTRI data, it decomposes barriers into hard (infrastructure) and soft (institutional). Results sho…

Yan Aditya Pradana, Mohammad Isa Irawan, Imam Mukhlash +1

This study proposes a carbon trading strategy for the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) using deep stochastic reinforcement learning with risk analysis. It aims to optimize trading decisions under market uncertainty, outperfo…

Ajay Dkhar, Binny Sharma

This study examines the impact of ESG disclosure on firm performance using 55 Indian listed firms from 2016-2024. It finds positive effects in manufacturing but not services, and a weakened relationship after COVID-19. The results offer ins…

Rival Pahrijal, Arief Fahmi Lubis, M Ammar Muhtadi

This study analyzes the legality and challenges of carbon trading implementation in Indonesia under Presidential Regulation No. 98/2021. It finds that while the legal framework is formally established, challenges include regulatory fragment…