Toward Net-Zero Emissions: Interlinking Renewable Energy Policies, Carbon Markets, and Green Supply Chains
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 616
Special Issue Editors
Interests: climate change issues; carbon emission reduction; economic evaluations of emerging technologies in transportation systems; policy appraisals for the faster uptake of alternative fuel vehicles
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Interests: environmental economics; carbon markets; renewable energy policy; CGE modeling; emissions trading schemes; energy transition strategies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Achieving net-zero emissions is a global imperative for climate stability. This Special Issue will explore the dynamic interactions among renewable energy policies, carbon market mechanisms, and green supply chain innovations—three pillars essential for a sustainable low-carbon economy. Integrating cross-disciplinary approaches from policy, economics, energy systems, and operations management, this issue seeks contributions that examine how coordination across these domains can accelerate the global net-zero transition.
We welcome empirical studies, modeling efforts, case studies, and reviews that cover topics such as carbon pricing reform, the design and impact of ETSs, renewable integration policies, and digital decarbonization of supply chains. Submissions from both developed and emerging economies are encouraged.
This Special Issue aligns with the journal’s mission by addressing the socioeconomic and policy dimensions of sustainability and decarbonization. We hope to foster a vibrant academic conversation that supports more effective climate strategies and sustainable industrial transformation.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Mingyue (Selena) Sheng
Dr. Lingli Qi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- net-zero emissions
- renewable energy policy
- carbon markets
- emissions trading schemes
- green supply chains
- decarbonization
- climate policy
- sustainable development
- energy transition
- environmental economics
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