Inter-sectoral CO₂ flows implied in trade for Zhejiang Province, China

¹ School of Environment and Municipal Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an, China
² Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology of South Australia An De College, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China

^a* email: zhuying@xauat.edu.cn,
^b email: 1650993385@qq.com
^c email: liuyanzheng1@126.com,
^d email: yangshizhong@163.com,
^e email: 361295721@qq.com

Abstract

The transfer of carbon dioxide (CO₂) implied in inter-sectoral trade is significantly affecting the process of reducing CO₂ emissions in China. This phenomenon also affects Zhejiang Province, which has the top five GDP in China. In this study, a universal modeling system is developed to clarify CO₂ emission reduction responsibilities and visualize relationships of each pair of transfers in Zhejiang Province. The system includes “three modules”, namely input-output module, CO₂ emission factor module and ecological network module. The proposed modelling system is employed for sectors of Zhejiang province. Research results demonstrate that industry should assume more responsibility for emission reduction; the existing development models of various industries need to be further adjusted. Achievements of this research will provide a scientific reference and a strong basis for decision-makers to formulate reasonable emission reduction policies in Zhejiang Province.