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- Title
Evaluating the impact of the innovation efficiency of high-tech industry on carbon emissions: a case study of the manufacturing industry in China.
- Authors
Wang, Jian; Song, Zhihui; Siddiqui, Faiza; Gui, Na; Zha, Qifen
- Abstract
Amid China's economic shift to high-quality development, addressing environmental challenges like greenhouse gas emissions and manufacturing pollution, there is a crucial demand for sustainable and eco-friendly development strategies. This study aims to investigate the impact of innovation efficiency in the high-tech industry on carbon emissions. It seeks to explore regional differences, mechanisms, and the influence of energy consumption structures in achieving sustainable development goals. Utilizing data from 30 provinces spanning 2009 to 2020, the study employs the DEA-Malmquist index model, spatial and temporal classification evaluation, and a panel measurement model to assess the efficiency of innovation and development in high-tech industries and their relationship with carbon emissions. The results indicate several key findings: (1) The overall operational efficiency of high-tech industry innovation and development in China is steadily increasing. However, there are distinct characteristics observed among provinces and cities, reflecting diverse input and output types. (2) High-tech industry innovation efficiency significantly contributes to carbon emission reduction, and there is regional heterogeneity in this impact. The central and western regions exhibit greater effects compared to other provinces and cities. (3) The optimization of the energy structure is identified as a mechanism through which high-tech industry innovation efficiency reduces carbon emissions. Moreover, different intervals of high-tech industry innovation efficiency yield varying effects on carbon emissions. This research underscores the importance of fostering high-tech industry innovation efficiency as a means to reduce carbon emissions. It also identifies key areas for future policy development and resource allocation, emphasizing the support needed for low-carbon technology research and development.
- Subjects
CHINA; CARBON emissions; HIGH technology industries; GREENHOUSE gases; CARBON nanofibers; MANUFACTURING industries; EMISSIONS (Air pollution); CARBON offsetting; ENERGY consumption
- Publication
Environmental Science & Pollution Research, 2024, Vol 31, Issue 13, p20188
- ISSN
0944-1344
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11356-024-32484-x