Journal of Environmental Planning and Management,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
67(3), P. 564 - 593
Published: Oct. 6, 2022
This
article
evaluates
the
composite
index
of
carbon
lock-in
(CLI),
and
then
examines
whether
green
financial
inclusion
(GFI)
can
help
to
explain
pace
CLI
in
283
Chinese
cities
for
period
2010–2017.
We
also
conduct
four
heterogeneous
analyses,
detect
asymmetric,
threshold,
mediating
effects
GFI-CLI
nexus.
The
primary
findings
reveal
that:
(1)
GFI
plays
a
significant
role
abatement;
(2)
restraining
effect
on
is
more
eastern
China,
first-tier
cities,
non-resource-based
capital
cities;
(3)
shows
an
asymmetric
correlation
with
at
various
quantiles.
Moreover,
internet
penetration
would
enhance
such
negative
relationship;
(4)
has
indirect
acceleration
eliminating
through
channels
innovation,
government
support,
development
digital
economy.
Following
above
findings,
we
propose
some
suggestions
related
climate
change
mitigation
evolution.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 2186 - 2186
Published: March 3, 2025
The
digital
economy
is
crucial
in
facilitating
cities’
green
and
low-carbon
transformations,
balancing
economic
growth
with
environmental
sustainability.
However,
its
role
mitigating
urban
carbon
emissions
remains
underexplored
existing
research.
This
study
examines
how
technologies
contribute
to
emission
reduction
by
integrating
circular
theory
behavioral
economics
theory.
Based
on
expert
interviews
a
systematic
literature
review,
the
research
applies
Decision-Making
Trial
Evaluation
Laboratory
Interpretive
Structural
Modeling
(DEMATEL-ISM)
methodology
identify
13
key
factors
driving
transitions.
findings
highlight
that
economy-driven
transformation,
infrastructure
development
e-commerce
logistics
optimization
are
pivotal
for
reducing
emissions.
offers
theoretical
insights
into
economy’s
development.
It
also
provides
practical
guidance
policymakers,
managers
businesses.
These
strategies
can
enhance
energy
efficiency,
reduce
promote
ecological
