Research progress on accounting, modeling and influencing factors of transportation carbon emissions

CUI Qian; ZHOU Zhixiang; GUAN Dongjie; XUE Yuqian

doi:10.13205/j.hjgc.202501004

Volume 43 Issue 1

Mar. 2025

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CUI Qian, ZHOU Zhixiang, GUAN Dongjie, XUE Yuqian. Research progress on accounting, modeling and influencing factors of transportation carbon emissions[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2025, 43(1): 31-41. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202501004

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CUI Qian, ZHOU Zhixiang, GUAN Dongjie, XUE Yuqian. Research progress on accounting, modeling and influencing factors of transportation carbon emissions[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2025, 43(1): 31-41. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202501004

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Research progress on accounting, modeling and influencing factors of transportation carbon emissions

doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202501004

1. College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China;
2. College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China;
3. School of Smart City, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China

Received Date: 2024-05-14
Accepted Date: 2024-08-08
Rev Recd Date: 2024-07-17

Available Online: 2025-03-21

Publish Date: 2025-03-21

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Amidst the backdrop of accelerated urbanization and the sustained development of infrastructure, carbon emissions from the transportation sector have emerged as a critical impediment to the sustainable development of the global community. This paper presents a systematic review of the principal scholarly achievements in transportation carbon emissions from 2019 to 2024, providing an in-depth analysis of research progress, current challenges, and developmental trends at both the macro level and within the road transport domain. The results indicate a significant upward trend in research on transportation carbon emissions, focusing on carbon emission inventory accounting, simulation studies, influencing factors, and policy assessments as the primary research entry points. The predominant estimation method is the "top-down" approach, with a clear trend toward integrating multiple models and innovation in research models. Socioeconomic indicators are identified as core considerations that significantly impact transportation carbon emissions, with the optimization of transportation structures and technological innovation recognized as effective strategies for reducing carbon emissions. Policy guidance is shown to be effective in lowering carbon emissions, with a focus on strengthening urban transportation construction management and promoting the establishment and improvement of carbon emission trading markets as the main directions for policy formulation. Future research on transportation carbon emissions should further concentrate on the characteristics of carbon emissions within the context of urbanization, the application of visualization and dynamic simulation technologies, and deepen the comprehensive analysis of diverse and holistic influencing factors. This will provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the implementation of precise and efficient strategies for reducing transportation carbon emissions. The integration of socioeconomic indicators into transportation planning and policy is crucial for achieving sustainable outcomes, and the study emphasizes the need for a shift towards more sustainable transportation structures and the adoption of innovative technologies that can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the sector. Policymakers are urged to consider these findings when formulating strategies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, particularly in the context of urban development and the establishment of carbon trading markets. By integrating research findings into policy and practice, the research community and policymakers can work together to develop and implement strategies. It is also essential to foster international cooperation and knowledge exchange to address the global challenge of transportation carbon emissions effectively.
- transportation carbon emissions,
- inventory measurement,
- influencing factor,
- modeling study,
- policy evaluation

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