Yang, Y., Qu, S., Cai, B. et al. Mapping global carbon footprint in China. Nat Commun

Objective:

• Link carbon emission within mainland China to final consumers worldwide through both international and interprovincial trade

Case:

• China

Methodology:

• MRIO

Data Source

• Industrial classifications and carbon emission: CHRED
• EORA and MRIO in China

Findings:

• The total carbon footprint driven by foreign final consumption accounts for 14.6% of the total industrial-related CO2 emissions

• CF hotspots in China mainly emerges in global hubs of manufacturing and exports for many industrial and consumer products

• The largest export destination is US, followed by Hong Kong and Japan

• Energy-intensive industries are the main contributors

Coding Reference:

• Upon request