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How digital technology spillover leverages carbon transfers in multiple sectors

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The concurrent acceleration of digitalization and urgent carbon reduction goals makes it critical to understand the spatial relationship between digital technology spillover and cross-regional carbon transfers. To this end, we investigate how interprovincial digital technology spillovers affect carbon transfers across China's economic sectors. Using a multi-regional input-output model for 31 Chinese provinces, we identify strong spatial correlations between sectoral carbon transfers and regional digital technology spillovers. We find that this relationship hinges on eco-friendly product development, market-aligned innovation, and sector-wide industrial transformations within their respective sectors. These findings provide policymakers with actionable, sector-specific insights for harnessing digitalization to mitigate carbon emissions, thereby advancing sustainable development and the pursuit of carbon equity.

Source: iScience

DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.114245

Authors: Xiaohui Yang, Lianbiao Cui, Xiuyue Yuan, Qianjin Li

Institutions: Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, Anhui University of Finance and Economics, Hebei Chemical and Pharmaceutical College

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,240