Study on Carbon Emission and Impact Factor based on LMDI method: the Case of Jiangsu

Abstract

Correctly measuring the carbon emission and analyzing its impact factors are the cornerstone of devising energy-related policies and guidance for future development. In previous research and off-the-shelf database, the carbon emission of some important factors was neglected, and the analysis of impact factors was not fully comprehensive. Thus, in this paper, a study on carbon emission and impact factors based on Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index (LMDI) method are conducted, and the Jiangsu province is analyzed as an example. First, the carbon emission of Jiangsu province is investigated using energy balance table. As an important factor, the electricity received from other provinces is taken into account. Moreover, the Kaya equation and LMDI are reformulated that they can both cope with the impact from energy and industrial structures simultaneously. Finally, the carbon emission and its impact factors in Jiangsu province are studied, and practical suggestions are provided.