INPUT-OUTPUT ANALYSIS AND CARBON FOOTPRINTING: AN OVERVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

This article provides an overview of how generalised multi-regional input-output models can be used for carbon footprint applications. We focus on the relevance and suitability of such evidence to inform decision making. Such an overview is currently missing. Drawing on UK results, we cover carbon f...

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Published in:Economic systems research 2009-09, Vol.21 (3), p.187-216
Main Authors: Minx, J.C., Wiedmann, T., Wood, R., Peters, G.P., Lenzen, M., Owen, A., Scott, K., Barrett, J., Hubacek, K., Baiocchi, G., Paul, A., Dawkins, E., Briggs, J., Guan, D., Suh, S., Ackerman, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon
Carbon emissions
Carbon footprint
Consumption-based accounting
Economic models
Economic theory
Emission inventory
Emissions
Environmental economics
Household consumption
Input output analysis
Input-output models
International trade
Inventories
Life styles
Methodology
Multi-regional input-output model
Pollution control
Studies
Trade
United Kingdom
Western Europe
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Summary:This article provides an overview of how generalised multi-regional input-output models can be used for carbon footprint applications. We focus on the relevance and suitability of such evidence to inform decision making. Such an overview is currently missing. Drawing on UK results, we cover carbon footprint applications in seven areas: national emissions inventories and trade, emission drivers, economic sectors, supply chains, organisations, household consumption and lifestyles as well as sub-national emission inventories. The article highlights the multiple uses of generalised multi-regional input-output models for carbon footprinting and concludes by highlighting important avenues for future research.
ISSN:0953-5314
1469-5758
DOI:10.1080/09535310903541298