Sustainability in Carbon Emissions, Carbon Pricing and Trading, and Carbon Neutrality
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 February 2026 | Viewed by 311
Special Issue Editor
Interests: carbon trading analysis; carbon asset management; international trade and finance; financial management; investment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce a new Special Issue of the journal Sustainability entitled “Sustainability in Carbon Emissions, Carbon Pricing and Trading, and Carbon Neutrality”; this journal is indexed in the prestigious Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) databases. This Special Issue aims to provide an in-depth exploration of issues related to carbon emissions, carbon pricing, trading mechanisms, and the broader concept of carbon neutrality, all of which are integral to the global pursuit of sustainability and the achievement of climate targets.
The key terms explored in this Special Issue—carbon emissions, carbon pricing and trading, and carbon neutrality—highlight the necessity of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Net zero, as defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), refers to goal of balancing greenhouse gas emissions with their removal from the atmosphere, in order to limit the global rise in temperature to no more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Achieving net zero is considered essential to mitigating the worst impacts of climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Net zero represents a state of equilibrium in which the volume of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is counterbalanced by the volume removed, either through natural processes or technological solutions. Carbon emissions play a pivotal role in this equation, acting as a significant source of greenhouse gases that must be reduced in order to attain net zero. Carbon neutrality, as a guiding principle, is closely tied to the goal of net zero, offering a framework for reducing and offsetting emissions across various sectors. In this context, carbon pricing and trading mechanisms are vital tools that can help drive emission reductions by placing a price on carbon and incentivizing businesses and governments to take action.
This Special Issue of the journal Sustainability welcomes the submission of original research articles and critical reviews on topics related to these key themes, particularly those that offer novel insights into strategies, policies, and technologies that contribute to the realization of a sustainable, low-carbon future. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Carbon Emissions;
- Carbon Pricing;
- Carbon Trading;
- Carbon Neutrality;
- Carbon Finance;
- Emission Trading System;
- Net Zero;
- Sustainability;
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Prof. Dr. Ming-Chung Chang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- carbon dioxide
- carbon emissions
- carbon pricing
- carbon trading
- carbon neutrality
- carbon finance
- emission trading system
- net zero
- sustainability
- carbon border adjustment mechanism
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