GX & Decarbonization Research

Igor Bashmakov

Assesses the 'greenness' of electricity generation in Russia and explores potential reasons why it might become less green ('red') in the future. Analyzes the current composition and challenges of Russia's power sector in the context of ene…

Felicitas Beier

This dissertation analyzes the role of irrigation in the global land system. It finds that demand-side measures (plant-based diets, reduced food waste) alleviate land system pressures, while production-side measures (bioenergy, afforestatio…

Sara Löfqvist, Giacomo Delgado, Sophus zu Ermgassen +22

This paper analyzes all UNFCCC COP decisions from 1995-2025 (~1.1 million words) and finds that climate and biodiversity finance discourses focus on closing funding gaps rather than systemic reforms. It proposes a roadmap for transformative…

Noman Shabbir, Jelizaveta Krenjova-Cepilova

This study examines policy and institutional barriers to second-life EV battery adoption in Estonia and the Baltic region. Using interviews and stakeholder workshops, it finds that governance challenges—ambiguous classification, unclear lia…

Phillip Williamson, Axel Michaelowa, Sophia Johannessen

This paper argues that a rule change in carbon markets would negatively impact climate mitigation efforts and Indigenous peoples. It likely provides an analysis of the proposed changes and their consequences.

Bożena Gajdzik, Radosław Wolniak, Wieslaw Wes Grebski +2

This paper empirically analyzes the relationship between macroeconomic scale, energy consumption structure, and CO2 emissions in Poland from 2000 to 2023. Using OLS and ARDL models, it finds that emission dynamics are more closely linked to…

Anna Emanuelsson

This thesis analyzes investment challenges for capital-intensive decarbonization technologies like CCS in cement and H-DRI in steel. It finds that while EU ETS price uncertainty hinders investment, cost pass-through along value chains limit…

Paula Veinberga, Zane Pīpkalēja, Aiga Barisa +1

This study identifies barriers to achieving climate neutrality in Latvian municipalities through a survey. Results show that barriers differ by municipality size and capacity, with key obstacles including lack of funding, low political prio…

Cihan Ayhancı, Bedri Kekezoğlu, Ali Durusu

This comprehensive literature review dissects Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) as a key mechanism for integrating distributed energy resources into power systems. It evaluates technical and commercial frameworks, demand response, market structur…

Bantje, David, Sperring, Emily, Hahn Menacho, Alvaro Jose +7

This dataset provides scenario data from the IAM REMIND and prospective LCA output using the Pathways and Premise tools, supporting analysis of environmental co-benefits from energy decarbonization with targeted interventions.

XUKE LI, Izati Binti Zull Kepili Ema, Zhilin Chen

Using panel data from 30 Chinese provinces (2015-2024), this study finds that population aging significantly reduces carbon emissions, with green technology innovation strengthening this effect. However, in deeply aging regions, rising ener…

Qiang Liu, Nana Deng

This study uses a bottom-up framework to evaluate emission reduction potentials and costs for decarbonizing China's urban residential building operations. An integrated pathway of improving green building efficiency standards could reduce 2…

Yelin Hu, Jie Wu, Zhixin Chen

This study examines store brand introduction strategies under carbon tax regulation using a game-theoretical model. It finds that carbon taxes significantly impact prices, emissions, and store brand decisions. Retailers introduce store bran…

Naila Amara, Abdulrahman Alomair, Abdulaziz S. Al Naim

This study examines how gender diversity on audit committees influences ESG disclosure quality in UK firms. Findings suggest that greater diversity leads to more comprehensive ESG reporting.

Qian Liu, He Liu, Ming Qin +2

This paper analyzes China's proposed new climate disclosure paradigm, positioning it as a 'third way' distinct from existing international frameworks. It examines the potential impact on global sustainability governance.

Brian D. Bue, Jake H. Lee, Andrew K. Thorpe +7

This paper proposes an operational automated method for detecting and delineating greenhouse gas plumes using remote sensing data. It aims to enable real-time identification of emission sources, supporting accurate quantification and rapid …

Sabrina M. Desjardins, Michael T. Ter‐Mikaelian, Terrence Sauve +4

This study evaluates the GHG reduction potential of bioheat using woody residues (forest harvest and sawmill) in remote communities of northeastern Ontario, Canada. The largest emission reductions were found in electric bioheat scenarios us…

Tarun Sharma, Praveen P., Abhishek Das +1

This paper reviews the evolution of electricity system models in the context of the global transition to net-zero carbon emissions. It highlights challenges such as renewable integration, stranded assets, social acceptance, and geopolitics,…

Princewill Odum, Joshua Jonah Kunda, Francis E. Bisong +1

This paper explores Africa's potential as a leader in the net-zero transition, presenting a nine-tier integrated framework. It analyzes case studies from six African countries and argues that net zero by 2050 is technically feasible but req…

David Tobón Orozco, Jose Pla‐Barber

This study examines how stakeholder engagement influences voluntary climate action commitments (CACs) using data from 98 Colombian firms. Decarbonization insourcing (DIN) directly boosts CAC and positively moderates the effect of stakeholde…