GX & Decarbonization Research

Hazel A. Kissi Dankwah

This paper proposes CarbonLedgerProof (CLP), a cryptographic algorithm that links asset-level emissions data to financial statement estimates for ESG assurance and impairment testing. Using blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs, CLP ensures …

Taha Almarayeh, Sajead Mowafaq Alshdaifat, Esraa Esam Alharasis +1

This paper empirically examines the relationship between corporate board effectiveness and ESG disclosure practices among firms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It investigates whether board characteristics such as indepen…

Yanti, Shandy Aurellia Renata

This study examines the impact of ESG disclosure and ESG financial materiality disclosure on financial performance of Indonesian energy companies (19 firms, 2022-2024) using panel data regression. ESG disclosure is measured by GRI Standards…

Hao Zhang, Di Zhang, Jiaying Lin +1

This paper proposes a blockchain-based traceability and low-carbon certification platform for green building materials, called 'Green Materials Cloud', under China's Dual Carbon strategy. It integrates emissions tracking, logistics manageme…

Maneesh Kumar Mediboyina, Nishtha Talwar, Fionnuala Murphy

This study evaluates integrated anaerobic digestion (AD) with pyrolysis (Py) and hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) for treating cattle slurry and grass silage in Ireland. Six scenarios were compared: integrated systems outperformed standalon…

Erica Hargety Kimei, Devotha Godfrey Nyambo, Neema Mduma +1

This study proposes an uncertainty-aware deep learning model using a gated recurrent unit (GRU) to forecast dairy cattle greenhouse gas concentrations. It integrates remote sensing and ground sensor data to predict N2O, CH4, CO2 hourly. The…

A. Gomes, Celeste Eusébio, Margarita Robaina

This paper uses bibliometric and systematic literature review to analyze sectoral patterns in pro-circularity behaviors, aiming to deepen understanding of behavioral aspects in the transition to a circular economy.

Felipe Yamazaki, S. P. Irazusta, F. Hernandez

This study analyzes environmental impacts of ATM disposal using LCA and MFA, showing industrial symbiosis reduces emissions by 15.05 kg CO2-equivalent per unit. It provides a framework for sustainable e-waste management aligned with SDG 12.

Gültekin Yilmaz, Cihelio Alves Amorim, Pelin Ertürk Ari +9

This study examined the effects of heatwaves and short-term warming on greenhouse gas emissions from shallow saline lakes using synchronized mesocosm experiments in two climate zones of Türkiye. The results improve understanding of how extr…

Haodong Lin, I. Butnar, A. Borrion

This paper performs a prospective ex-ante life cycle assessment of an emerging resource recovery solution using food waste, quantifying environmental impacts under future scenarios and highlighting greenhouse gas reduction potential.

Alberto Pietro Damiano Baltrocchi, Lucrezia Maggi, Andrea Zamperone +2

This paper evaluates the environmental sustainability of photovoltaic systems across their entire lifecycle, analyzing impacts from manufacturing to disposal and discussing benefits and challenges of renewable energy.

Lusheng Li, Xiangjie Chen, Lili Zhao +7

A global meta-analysis quantifying the effects of organic fertilizer substitution on greenhouse gas emissions in vegetable systems. While organic fertilizer generally increases CH4 and global warming potential (GWP), under specific conditio…

F. Papile, B. del Curto

This paper proposes a structured methodology for ecodesign-driven material selection in fashion to reduce environmental impacts. It analyzes regulatory frameworks and certification schemes, and presents a mock-up tool that integrates materi…

Tyler Buchanan, Kristofor Brye, Diego Della Lunga +4

This study quantified greenhouse gas fluxes from enhanced and minimally grazed pastures in the Ozark Highlands over two years. Enhanced grazing led to higher CO2 and N2O emissions and greater global warming potential compared to minimally g…

Kaan Hidiroglu, S. Nonhebel, Franco Ruzzenenti +3

This study quantifies annual biogenic carbon flows into durable goods and landfills globally in 2011 using MRIO tables, finding 0.96±0.15 GtC stored. Due to product lifetimes, 46% is discharged by 2050. Improved landfill management could cu…

Joseph Phiri, Klára Bartoňová, Mansoor Maitah +3

This paper examines the dynamic relationship between industrialized agriculture and greenhouse gas emissions in the Czech Republic using time-series analysis. It quantifies the impact of agricultural industrialization on emissions and offer…

Wanglin Ma, Johannes Sauer, D. Rahut +1

This special issue analyzes circular bioeconomy transitions in agrifood systems across developing and emerging economies, integrating systems-level and farm-level evidence. Key findings include fragmented definitions, technical and social c…

Wenbo Zhao, Jian Li Hao, Marc Aurel Schnabel +4

This study dynamically assesses decarbonization pathways for construction and demolition waste (CDW) toward net-zero by 2050, focusing on the shift from saturation to synergy. It evaluates the cumulative impact of different strategies.

Venkataraman P, Dr. E. Muthukumar

This review examines the role of patents in circular economy technologies. Patent protection incentivizes R&D and facilitates technology transfer, but poses challenges for SMEs. The paper emphasizes strategic patent management to balance in…

Yi Su

This critical review examines circular economy strategies for reducing environmental footprints, analyzing global policies, practices, and persistent barriers. It synthesizes findings on eco-design, product life extension, reuse, remanufact…