GX & Decarbonization Research

Ravishankar K.R.

This paper presents a screening methodology for decarbonization technologies in onshore oil and gas operations to achieve net zero. It evaluates technology effectiveness and costs to prioritize implementation.

Muhammad Putra Aprullah, M. Arfan, Yossi Diantimala +3

This systematic review of 85 articles examines how central banks in emerging economies integrate climate risks into monetary policy and sustainable finance. It identifies five patterns: broadening policy focus, integrating physical and tran…

Bintang Corvi Diphda, Reza Triarda

This paper analyzes the nickel downstreaming policy in Indonesia's Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) through the lens of green extractivism. It shows how climate crisis and energy transition narratives, along with sustainability claims (ESG, …

Zhijie Zhou, Siyu Sun, Junjie Zhang +2

This paper compares potential biodiversity conflicts from renewable energy expansion in China under different centralization levels (distributed vs. centralized), providing insights for minimizing land-use conflicts.

Ravi Kumar Verma, Yaiza Serrano, Wisely Chua +5

This study develops a family-specific, fine-tuned protein language model for α-carbonic anhydrases (αCAs) and integrates experimental validation to engineer ultrastable carbon-capture enzymes. The lead variant remains stable at 95°C and sho…

Weina Zhu, Xiaomeng Gao, Chengshuang Sun +2

This paper analyzes the incentive mechanism of China's emission trading scheme for public building carbon reduction using an evolutionary game model. It finds four evolutionary stages and shows that rewards/penalties and carbon quota prices…

Yash Periwal, Kamal De Krishna, Dr. Ankit Raj Singh

This review synthesizes evidence from over 50 papers on how corporate governance mechanisms (board independence, gender diversity, CEO duality, ownership structure, sustainability committees) influence ESG performance and sustainability rep…

Wang C, Zhou C, Shen H +8

This paper reports a continuous gas-to-liquid electrochemical system for converting CO2 into formate with >90% carbon conversion efficiency, overcoming the low single-pass conversion challenge. A regeneration protocol mitigates byproduct ac…

Dounavis A, Alexopoulou G

This paper provides a techno-economic assessment of biodiesel production and utilization, focusing on feedstocks, production techniques, and the maritime sector. It highlights how recent global disruptions have impacted fuel prices and ener…

Dominik Dubec, Marek Šolc, Kristína Kovalčíková +2

This review examines decarbonization pathways for the iron and steel industry, which accounts for 7-9% of global CO2 emissions. It evaluates hydrogen-based direct reduction, CCUS, electrification, and efficiency improvements, highlighting c…

Sylvie Douard, Laura Teodorescu, Franck Pra +5

The HEATERNAL EU project develops a high-temperature (>500°C) thermal energy storage system using phase-change materials to recover industrial waste heat, aiming to replace natural gas and integrate renewables. It targets 350% energy densit…

Raya-Tapia A.Y.

A review of Power-to-X (P2X) technologies, focusing on sustainable energy carriers like hydrogen and synthetic fuels. It discusses their role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors and supporting the green chemical revolution.

del Río P.

This systematic literature review examines survey-based studies on social acceptance of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). It identifies key drivers (e.g., perceived benefits, trust) and barriers (e.g., risk perception, lack of…

Bronstering G.

This paper discusses how the European Central Bank (ECB) can leverage the EU's sustainable finance framework to build a coherent green macrofinancial regime that secures climate objectives and price stability. It explores policy tools and i…

Yu Z.

This paper empirically analyzes the impact of China's carbon emission trading (ETS) policy on forest carbon sink growth. It examines mechanisms through which carbon pricing incentivizes forest management and afforestation, quantifying polic…

Zhao Z.

This paper empirically analyzes the impact of China's carbon emission trading policy on energy structure transition. It examines the effectiveness of the policy and provides implications for energy transition.

Lan J.

Empirical analysis of China's carbon emission trading pilot policy, evaluating its contribution to carbon peak and neutrality goals, offering insights for policy design.

Macuda M.

This paper examines the state of voluntary assurance on sustainability reporting in European companies before the implementation of the CSRD. It investigates the prevalence, types (limited vs. reasonable assurance), and providers of assuran…

Bjørn A.

This review assesses emerging evidence on whether Science-Based Targets (SBTs) effectively align corporate emissions reductions with Paris Agreement goals. It examines whether SBT adoption drives actual emission cuts and identifies mechanis…

Boiral O.

This paper examines how external assurance of ESG disclosures affects investor and financial institution confidence. It analyzes the relationship between assurance quality and disclosure reliability, highlighting challenges in assurance sta…