Analysis of the implementation path of zero-carbon parks in the context of “carbon peak and carbon neutrality”

Author

Jun LI, Singapore Management UniversityFollow

Publication Type

PhD Dissertation

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

4-2025

Abstract

With the introduction of China's "carbon peak and carbon neutrality" construction goals, it has become imperative to promote carbon reduction across all levels of domestic economic activities. As a critical component of economic activities, achieving zero-carbon goals in industrial parks is crucial for achieving the dual carbon objectives. This article focuses on analyzing the implementation pathways for zero-carbon parks, exploring how chemical parks can achieve zero-carbon emissions and their economic feasibility under existing policies and technologies. Through theoretical analysis, model development, and case application, this research provides systematic methodologies and recommendations for constructing zero-carbon parks.
This study confirms through empirical research that by conducting comprehensive investigations and surveys of all aspects of park production and operations, collecting detailed data, and identifying key factors influencing park carbon emissions via data analysis, a concise yet comprehensive model can be utilized to rapidly estimate park carbon emissions. This enables decision-makers to accurately understand the true state of park carbon emissions.
The model has been applied to a chemical park currently in the planning and construction phase, demonstrating that for a high-carbon emission park with an annual output value in the hundreds of billions and carbon emissions in the tens of millions of tons, achieving zero-carbon emissions is not only doable in terms of technology but also affordable in terms of cost.
This study effectively explores the implementation pathways for zero-carbon parks from both theoretical and practical perspectives, offering substantial reference value for the planning, construction, and operation of zero-carbon parks in China.

Degree Awarded

Doctor of Bus Admin (CKGSB)

Discipline

Asian Studies | Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics | Finance and Financial Management

Supervisor(s)

LIANG, Hao

First Page

1

Last Page

155

Publisher

Singapore Management University

City or Country

Singapore

Citation

LI, Jun. Analysis of the implementation path of zero-carbon parks in the context of “carbon peak and carbon neutrality”. (2025). 1-155.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/etd_coll/726

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