... strongly associated with lower emission intensity when voluntary commitments and regulatory mechanisms operate together. Firms and policymakers may achieve stronger decarbonization outcomes when science-based target setting is embedded within broader regulatory, governance and accountability structures...

...Ahmet Hakan Özkan Purpose This study examines an emerging energy paradox in which large-scale renewable electricity expansion coexists with rising energy demand and uneven system-level decarbonization outcomes. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a comparative, system-level analytical...

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...Porruthai Boonswasd; H.M. Belal; Kunio Shirahada Purpose The main goal of this study is to introduce an XaaS roadmapping framework integrating Futures Literacy (FL) with service-oriented strategies to accelerate decarbonization and promote consumer well-being. Design/methodology/approach...

...Spiru Paraschiv; Lizica Simona Paraschiv; Alexandru Serban Purpose Hydrogen has enormous decarbonization potential in the transportation sector. Heavy vehicles, maritime transport, aviation and railways are exploring hydrogen as a decarbonization solution. Hydrogen is important as a future...