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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chang-Jing Ji, Yu-Jie Hu, Bao-Jun Tang, Shen Qu
Summary: This study examines the price drivers in Chinese carbon emissions trading scheme pilots using structural breaks test and autoregressive distributed lag model. The results indicate that oversupply of allowances, low auction prices, and use of China certified emission reductions will cause carbon prices to decline significantly; while the expansion of carbon market and centralized trading will increase carbon prices. Oil prices are positively correlated with carbon prices, coal prices are negatively related, and prices of chemical and nonferrous products also affect carbon prices in different regions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ying Guo, Wenji Zhou, Hongtao Ren, Yadong Yu, Lei Xu, Maryegli Fuss
Summary: This paper investigates the impacts of carbon price uncertainty and demand uncertainty on the strategic design and tactic operations of the aluminum supply chain. The results show that carbon price uncertainty significantly affects the configuration of the whole system, with supplier selection and configuration alteration as the main driving forces. This study provides a useful analytical framework for planning problems in other industries facing similar challenges.
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Management
Seyyed-Mandi Hosseini-Motlagh, Samira Ebrahimi, Abbas Jokar
Summary: This article contributes to the literature on supply chain coordination by proposing a novel model for coordinating sustainable supply chain (SSC) under competition. The results indicate that the proposed coordination contract improves the overall profit and sustainability performance of SSC, and is efficient from both economic and sustainability viewpoints.
JOURNAL OF THE OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Florencia Lujan Garcia-Castro, Ruben Ruiz-Femenia, Raquel Salcedo-Diaz, Jose A. Caballero
Summary: This paper aims to improve the modeling of supply chain designs by considering correlated uncertainty among multiple parameters. A new methodology is presented to generate forecasts for historically correlated time series and applied to energy and carbon prices. These scenarios are then used to obtain a three-echelon supply chain design in Europe.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Xueqi Zhai, Yunfei An, Xunpeng Shi, Hongqiao Cui
Summary: The emissions trading scheme (ETS) is an important policy tool for reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change, but it may have unintended social-economic consequences. Understanding the role of city heterogeneity can help improve the ETS policy and guide green development roadmaps.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wakhid Ahmad Jauhari, Shabrina Chairunnisa Novia Ramadhany, Cucuk Nur Rosyidi, Umakanta Mishra, Hawa Hishamuddin
Summary: This paper proposes an integrated inventory model for a supply chain system and examines the impact of carbon tax regulation. By investing in green production technologies and green facilities, the manufacturer can operate both conventional and green facilities, achieving cost and emissions control.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Huiling Zeng, Rita Yi Man Li, Liyun Zeng
Summary: ESG plays a significant role in supply chain management, with operational and environmental performance receiving more attention than profitability. This study contributes to the literature by incorporating ESG into the evaluation of green supply chain performance.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nan Chen, Jianfeng Cai, Yanran Ma, Wenting Han
Summary: This study reviews the literature in the field of green supply chain management (GSCM) under uncertainty published from 2011 to 2020, analyzing and classifying 198 articles. It focuses on bibliometric analysis, identifying uncertainty factors, research directions, and management methods in the domain, while also proposing research agendas for the future.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Zhao, Shuling Su, Yafei Xing, Lu Yu, Shihao Cui, Decai Jiang, Zumian Xiao
Summary: Market-oriented environmental policy has played an important role in promoting sustainable development in China. The introduction of the Sulfur dioxide Emissions Trading Pilot Scheme (SETPS) has effectively promoted carbon emission reduction of enterprises, particularly for those with high energy consumption and pollution. The study finds that SETPS indirectly reduces carbon emissions through the marketization process and the development of non-state-owned economy. Additionally, financing constraint and ownership are moderating factors for SETPS' impact on enterprise carbon emission reduction.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wei Wang, Yu Zhang, Wensi Zhang, Ge Gao, Hui Zhang
Summary: This paper investigates incentive mechanisms for enhancing the green degree of products in a retailer-driven supply chain. Three contracts are proposed to increase product greenness, resulting in improved supply chain utility. However, members' risk aversion attitudes have a negative impact on utility.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cong Wang, Zongbao Zou, Shidao Geng
Summary: This paper investigates green technology investment in supply chain under demand uncertainty using a game-theoretic approach. The findings suggest that retailers have stronger motivation and efficiency for green technology investment, especially when customers are not sensitive to retail prices. High levels of green technology investment may not always be beneficial for environmental sustainability, depending on the sensitivity of environmental impact. A joint investment mechanism is proposed to incentivize retailers to participate in green technology investment and achieve a Pareto improvement in the supply chain. Recommendations include designing more incentive mechanisms based on supply chain conditions to encourage retailer participation in green technology investment.
Article
Economics
Qingyang Wu, Yanying Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the data of Chinese firms and finds a persistent and significant positive causal relationship between carbon emission price and total factor productivity, further confirming the effectiveness of emissions trading schemes in improving firms' productivity. The study also discovers that the impact of carbon emission price is more pronounced in state-owned firms in eastern China.
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Economics
Fengxiu Zhou, Xiaoyu Wang
Summary: This study examines the impact of China's emissions trading scheme (ETS) policy on green technology innovation. The results show that the policy significantly promotes green technology innovation in pilot cities. Environmental regulation and development strategy enhance this positive effect, while a lower proportion of state-owned enterprises and higher total factor productivity also strengthen the impact. However, cities in the western region or old industrial bases do not fully leverage the advantages of the green innovation effect of ETS.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Yongxi Yi, Yangyang Wang, Chunyan Fu, Yuqiong Li
Summary: This paper examines the effects of green subsidies and emissions taxes on the development of green technologies in a supply chain. The findings suggest that subsidy policies provide a stronger incentive for manufacturers to reduce pollution, and green subsidies result in higher profits for both manufacturers and retailers compared to emission taxes. The existence of environmental regulations also leads to increased profitability for manufacturers and supply chains. Finally, the choice between green subsidies and emissions taxes should be based on the marginal cost of green technology and the marginal damage cost of pollution.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Lu Zheng, Yuhuan Zhao, Jingzhi Zhu, Zhiling Qian, Ziyi Zhao, Shunan Fan
Summary: The carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS) is a market-based measure that aims to reduce carbon emissions. Evaluating the impact of ETS on total factor carbon emissions performance (TFCEP) is crucial for carbon emissions reduction and high-quality economic development in China. This study assesses the impact of ETS on TFCEP using various methodologies and analyzes the heterogeneity effect of marketization and environmental enforcement. Mechanism analyses suggest that carbon ETS can improve TFCEP by promoting industrial structure and green innovation. The results provide valuable insights for the Chinese government in using market-based tools for carbon emissions reduction while maintaining economic growth.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Hongtao Ren, Wenji Zhou, Hangzhou Wang, Bo Zhang, Tieju Ma
Summary: The variation and interrelation between different energy markets significantly influence the competitiveness of various energy technologies in a complex energy system consisting of multiple competing technologies. The existing energy system modelling efforts fail to account for the interrelations between these markets, leading to a distorted understanding of the market impact on technological choices and operations in the real world. This study proposes a stochastic programming model to address the strategic and operational decision-making problem for an energy system characterized by three competing technologies.
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Hongtao Ren, Wenji Zhou, Marek Makowski, Shaohui Zhang, Yadong Yu, Tieju Ma
Summary: This study proposes a hybrid multi-criteria decision-support model for adopting energy efficiency technologies in the iron and steel industry. A real case study was conducted to evaluate the performance of 56 energy efficiency technologies across multiple criteria, and a balanced solution was provided.
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun Liu, Wenji Zhou, Jing Yang, Hongtao Ren, Behnam Zakeri, Dan Tong, Ying Guo, Zbigniew Klimont, Tong Zhu, Xiaolong Tang, Honghong Yi
Summary: The study explores different transition strategies for the Beijing energy system to achieve carbon neutrality and assesses the associated air pollution reduction benefits. The indigenous and imported electricity-dependent pathways can achieve significant reductions in carbon emissions and air pollution.
Article
Business, Finance
Bingqing Ding, Marek Makowski, Jinyang Zhao, Hongtao Ren, Behnam Zakeri, Tieju Ma
Summary: Efforts are being intensified to provide alternative resources and technologies for producing liquid fuel. China needs to plan its future liquid fuel industry considering factors such as oil import dependence and carbon prices. This study describes a model for supporting technology portfolio and capacity configuration to minimize total system cost until 2045. The results show that oil-to-liquid fuel (OTL) will remain dominant in China's liquid fuel industry, unless high carbon prices lead to the replacement of coal-to-liquid fuel (CTL) with biomass-to-liquid fuel (BTL) technology.
JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shuo Zhang, Yadong Yu, Ali Kharrazi, Tieju Ma
Summary: The impacts of Beijing's energy transition trajectory on employment were assessed using a soft-linking approach combining an energy system model and Input-Output analysis. The study found that the total employment effect of the electricity sector in Beijing is higher in the baseline and indigenous scenarios compared to the imported electricity-dependent scenario. Indirect employment created through input-output interactions is estimated to be 1.7-1.9 times more than direct employment. The electricity sector, along with leasing and business services, finance, and transport and telecommunications services, would experience the most significant gains in employment. Balancing trade-offs between low-carbon transitions and employment levels would require complementary policies.
Article
Environmental Studies
Ying Guo, Wenji Zhou, Hongtao Ren, Yadong Yu, Lei Xu, Maryegli Fuss
Summary: This paper investigates the impacts of carbon price uncertainty and demand uncertainty on the strategic design and tactic operations of the aluminum supply chain. The results show that carbon price uncertainty significantly affects the configuration of the whole system, with supplier selection and configuration alteration as the main driving forces. This study provides a useful analytical framework for planning problems in other industries facing similar challenges.
Article
Environmental Studies
Wenji Zhou, Hongtao Ren, Chenfeng Zhang, Yadong Yu, Yunfei Cheng, Xiangping Hu, Bing Zhu
Summary: The industrialization process in China has led to significant growth in energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Structural change in the industrial sector is playing a crucial role in curbing emissions, and an increased share of high-tech industries could further reduce emissions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Yadong Yu, Ying Guo, Tieju Ma
Summary: The deployment of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) is important for decarbonization in transportation, but the choice of hydrogen pathway for FCVs remains unclear, limiting the development of related energy infrastructures. This study evaluates and compares 17 major hydrogen pathways for FCVs in China, considering their environmental impacts, economic costs, and efficiency, against the energy pathway for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The results show that electrolysis hydrogen from renewables has lower emissions but higher costs, while fossil-based hydrogen pathways are the opposite. Among the 17 pathways, hydrogen from coke oven gas has the highest life-cycle environmental efficiency and should be prioritized, although it is still lower than the energy pathway for BEVs. Increasing the share of renewables can improve the environmental efficiency of hydrogen electrolysis and make the renewable hydrogen pathway the most cost-effective.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zixuan Zhang, Yadong Yu, Ali Kharrazi
Summary: Decoupling CO2 emissions from economic growth is crucial, and while previous studies have focused on decoupling at the national level, this study examines decoupling at the sectoral level. Using China's Zhejiang province as a case study, the results reveal varying decoupling levels among different perspectives, with most sectors being in unstable decoupling states. Factors such as emissions intensity, production structure, and final demand structure play important roles in decarbonization.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)