Abstract
The input-output method is employed in this study to measure the total carbon emission of the logistics industry in Guangdong. The findings revealed that the carbon emission of direct energy consumption of the logistics industry in Guangdong is far above the actual carbon emissions, the second and third industries play a significant role in carbon emission of indirect energy consumption in the logistics industry in Guangdong. To reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in Guangdong, it is not only important to control the carbon emissions in the logistics industry, but strengthen carbon emission detection in relevant industries, improve the energy utilization rate and reduce emissions in other industries, and move towards low-carbon sustainable development.
Highlights
Aside from input of labor and capital, social activities consume energies and other natural resources, and emit or discharge wastes to the environment
It reveals the gap that the logistics industry in Guangdong has with the national average level and the great pressure the industry faces in reducing carbon emissions
Review of domestic literature shows that application of the input-output model to indirect carbon emission focused on household consumption, the construction industry, tourism, and international trading, but studies that focused on the logistics industry are rare
Summary
Aside from input of labor and capital, social activities consume energies and other natural resources, and emit or discharge wastes to the environment. It reveals the gap that the logistics industry in Guangdong has with the national average level and the great pressure the industry faces in reducing carbon emissions. These statistics are obtained based on the direct energy consumption of the logistics industry, and the indirect energy consumed by the logistics industry through the intermediate products produced by other sectors is excluded. To identify the responsibilities of carbon emission reduction in a more scientific manner, we need to consider the direct energy consumption of industries and enterprises, but take into account the indirect energy consumption. In this way can we measure energy consumption in an all-round manner, and thereby identify the responsibilities of carbon emission reduction, allocate the emission quotas, and assess the emission reduction performance in a scientific way
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