Optimizing regional allocation of CO2 emissions considering output under overall efficiency
Journal article
Zhang, J., Jin, W., Yang, G., Li, H., Ke, Y. and Philbin, S.P. (2021). Optimizing regional allocation of CO2 emissions considering output under overall efficiency. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences. 77, p. 101012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2021.101012
Authors | Zhang, J., Jin, W., Yang, G., Li, H., Ke, Y. and Philbin, S.P. |
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Abstract | Reduction of CO2 emissions is a strategic priority for the construction industry, however current schemes do not provide the level of performance that is required. There is also a lack of understanding of how to allocate CO2 emissions targets within regions. Therefore, this research study develops a three-stage empirical system to identify the CO2 emissions allocation scheme for the Chinese construction industry at the provincial level. The results indicate that (a) the construction industry's CO2 emissions need to be reduced by ca. 10% from the base level in 2017; (b) 86.7% of the provinces have a relatively large capacity for CO2 emissions reduction; (c) China's East region accounts for 44.0% of the total amount for CO2 emissions reduction; and (d) about one-third of the provinces face enormous pressure to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 10% on the base of 2017. This research study provides unique insights and guidance to support assessment of the regional allocation of CO2 emissions for the construction industry, which is a valuable reference for other countries and industries. |
Keywords | CO2 emissions allocation; Overall efficiency; Construction industry; Data envelopment analysis; Inverse DEA |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | Socio-Economic Planning Sciences |
Journal citation | 77, p. 101012 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 00380121 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2021.101012 |
Funder/Client | National Natural Science Foundation of China |
National Social Science Fund | |
Humanity and Social Science Program Foundation of the Ministry of Education of China | |
Publication dates | |
12 Jan 2021 | |
Online | 27 Jul 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 02 Feb 2021 |
Accepted | 03 Jan 2021 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Page range | 101012 |
License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
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