SHANGHAI is blazing a new development track powered by dual engines:one is intelligent manufacturing empowered by cutting-edge technologies,and the other is green development driven by lowcarbon and energy-saving solu...SHANGHAI is blazing a new development track powered by dual engines:one is intelligent manufacturing empowered by cutting-edge technologies,and the other is green development driven by lowcarbon and energy-saving solutions.On September 10,China Today visited two enterprises in Shanghai–Shanghai Schneider Electric Industrial Control Co.,Ltd.and Huaqin Technology Co.,Ltd.–to observe firsthand how global investment and local innovation are jointly shaping Shanghai’s future of high-quality development.展开更多
Cement,phosphorous slag(PS),and steel slag(SS)were used to prepare low-carbon cementitious materials,and triisopropanolamine(TIPA)was used to improve the mechanical properties by controlling the hydration process.The ...Cement,phosphorous slag(PS),and steel slag(SS)were used to prepare low-carbon cementitious materials,and triisopropanolamine(TIPA)was used to improve the mechanical properties by controlling the hydration process.The experimental results show that,by using 0.06%TIPA,the compressive strength of cement containing 60%PS or 60%SS could be enhanced by 12%or 18%at 28 d.The presence of TIPA significantly affected the hydration process of PS and SS in cement.In the early stage,TIPA accelerated the dissolution of Al in PS,and the formation of carboaluminate hydrate was facilitated,which could induce the hydration;TIPA promoted the dissolution of Fe in SS,and the formation of Fe-monocarbonate,which was precipitated on the surface of SS,resulting in the postponement of hydration,especially for the high SS content.In the later stage,under the continuous solubilization effect of TIPA,the hydration of PS and SS could refine the pore structure.It was noted that compared with portland cement,the carbon emissions of cement-PS-TIPA and cement-SS-TIPA was reduced by 52%and 49%,respectively.展开更多
In the context of global climate change,the internalization of negative externality,which is brought about by the traditional mode of economic growth,has become an inevitable choice.In order to achieve the internaliza...In the context of global climate change,the internalization of negative externality,which is brought about by the traditional mode of economic growth,has become an inevitable choice.In order to achieve the internalization,it is necessary to make innovations on the market mechanism and system,find the value of environmental capital,establish a new mode of economic growth based on environmental capital,and then transform the environmental capital,an exogenous factor of economic growth,into an endogenous factor.Of this,the key of market mechanism and system innovation is the financial innovation that is based on environmental capital and negative externality;the government defines the initial property right of environmental resources and establishes environment energy trading market,so as to guide enterprises to trade environmental resources(represented by carbon emission permit trading) based on the Clean Development Mechanism,and to vigorously develop environmental finance and carbon finance.展开更多
Sustainability issues have long been a critical notion in business,while successful green human resource management(GHRM)has the potential to help organizations perform better in terms of environmental sustainability....Sustainability issues have long been a critical notion in business,while successful green human resource management(GHRM)has the potential to help organizations perform better in terms of environmental sustainability.The current paper evaluates the mechanism through which green human resource management affects green organizational commitment,green innovation practices and low-carbon behaviour among 610 employees in South Africa.The study further evaluates the mediation connection among the variables and the moderating influence of green transformational leadership through social cognitive theory.The stratified sampling approach was applied in selecting the respondents,and the structural equation model was applied to test the hypotheses.The empirical outcome of this research is as follows:(1)GHRM has a positive and substantial effect on green organizational commitment,green innovation practices and lowcarbon behaviour.(2)The findings also revealed that green organizational commitment and green innovation practices affect low-carbon behaviour among staff.(3)The results suggest that green organizational commitment and green innovation practices have a substantial mediation influence on the connection between green human resource management and low-carbon behaviour.(4)Last,green transformational leadership discovered a positive moderating effect on the link between green human resource management and low-carbon behaviour.The paper makes several practical recommendations for strengthening low-carbon behaviour.Therefore,human resource management managers should outline measures that can be used to empower and engage employees in environmental issues and provide them with autonomy to address these challenges.展开更多
Based on the full consideration of both domestic and global environments and conditions,the adherence to the conviction that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,and the comprehensive weighing of pros...Based on the full consideration of both domestic and global environments and conditions,the adherence to the conviction that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,and the comprehensive weighing of pros and cons,the Chinese government has made a major strategic decision to achieve the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality,which is crucial to the overall green transformation of the economy and society and the long-term benefits of the Chinese nation.With the new energy revolution and energy mix diversification driven by the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals,nonfossil energy sources centered on photovoltaic energy will gradually dominate the energy mix,while the status of electricity and hydrogen energy will be significantly enhanced and the consumption of coal and petroleum will decline significantly.Carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals are both challenges and opportunities for China.Specific challenges are embodied in the large pressure of economic and energy restructuring,the rising manufacturing costs,the difficulties in withdrawing coal-fired power stations,the possibility of unstable grid operations due to large-scale integration of photovoltaic and wind power into the power distribution network,and the supply risks of key metals,while specific opportunities are emerging in the strong competitiveness of photovoltaic and wind power equipment,lower dependence on foreign petroleum and gas supply and accelerated low-carbon green transformation.China should strengthen the top-level design of the path to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality,encourage innovation of green low-carbon technologies,accelerate economic and energy restructuring,strictly restrict the construction of new high-emission and energy-intensive projects,and steadily promote the adjustment and withdrawal of the existing high-emission and energy-intensive projects.展开更多
China has always tried to maintain multilateralism and advocated working together to deal with global climate change through multilateral mechanisms.Although China's announcement to peak its carbon emissions by 20...China has always tried to maintain multilateralism and advocated working together to deal with global climate change through multilateral mechanisms.Although China's announcement to peak its carbon emissions by 2030 comes as no surprise,its commitment to carbon neutrality does.As the period between its carbon peaking and carbon neutrality is far shorter than that in the developed countries,China's economic and energy structures need to be adjusted toward the low-carbon and carbon-free end with unprecedented efforts.To that end,China should define the responsibilities of local authorities and industrial entities to promote the orderly accomplishment of carbon peaking in all regions and industries.To supply the huge investments needed to achieve the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality,China has an urgent need to accelerate the development of green finance and a national carbon emissions trading market,guide the rational allocation of resources,and channel resources to eco-friendly projects for green and low-carbon development.At the same time,China and the international community should strengthen dialogue and coordination,promote international cooperation on the way to carbon neutrality,formulate widely acceptable policy guidelines as soon as possible,and avoid unilateral measures that may cause conflicts.展开更多
文摘SHANGHAI is blazing a new development track powered by dual engines:one is intelligent manufacturing empowered by cutting-edge technologies,and the other is green development driven by lowcarbon and energy-saving solutions.On September 10,China Today visited two enterprises in Shanghai–Shanghai Schneider Electric Industrial Control Co.,Ltd.and Huaqin Technology Co.,Ltd.–to observe firsthand how global investment and local innovation are jointly shaping Shanghai’s future of high-quality development.
基金Funded by the Key Public Welfare Special Project of Henan Province(No.201300311000)the Major Technical Innovation Project in Hubei Province of China(No.2020BED025)。
文摘Cement,phosphorous slag(PS),and steel slag(SS)were used to prepare low-carbon cementitious materials,and triisopropanolamine(TIPA)was used to improve the mechanical properties by controlling the hydration process.The experimental results show that,by using 0.06%TIPA,the compressive strength of cement containing 60%PS or 60%SS could be enhanced by 12%or 18%at 28 d.The presence of TIPA significantly affected the hydration process of PS and SS in cement.In the early stage,TIPA accelerated the dissolution of Al in PS,and the formation of carboaluminate hydrate was facilitated,which could induce the hydration;TIPA promoted the dissolution of Fe in SS,and the formation of Fe-monocarbonate,which was precipitated on the surface of SS,resulting in the postponement of hydration,especially for the high SS content.In the later stage,under the continuous solubilization effect of TIPA,the hydration of PS and SS could refine the pore structure.It was noted that compared with portland cement,the carbon emissions of cement-PS-TIPA and cement-SS-TIPA was reduced by 52%and 49%,respectively.
基金Soft Science Project of Shanghai Science and Technology Development Fund,"Policy Research on Low Carbon Economy based on Carbon Finance Innovation and Low Carbon Industrial Chain"(Grant No.:10692103400)Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China,"Research on Governance Strategy of Blockholders"(Grant No.:70802015)General project of Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning,"The Main Factors that Influence China's Transformation of Economic Development Pattern in the Context of Dual Transitions"(Grant No.:2008BJL003).
文摘In the context of global climate change,the internalization of negative externality,which is brought about by the traditional mode of economic growth,has become an inevitable choice.In order to achieve the internalization,it is necessary to make innovations on the market mechanism and system,find the value of environmental capital,establish a new mode of economic growth based on environmental capital,and then transform the environmental capital,an exogenous factor of economic growth,into an endogenous factor.Of this,the key of market mechanism and system innovation is the financial innovation that is based on environmental capital and negative externality;the government defines the initial property right of environmental resources and establishes environment energy trading market,so as to guide enterprises to trade environmental resources(represented by carbon emission permit trading) based on the Clean Development Mechanism,and to vigorously develop environmental finance and carbon finance.
基金the Global Value Chain of High-tech Industry(18YJA630105).
文摘Sustainability issues have long been a critical notion in business,while successful green human resource management(GHRM)has the potential to help organizations perform better in terms of environmental sustainability.The current paper evaluates the mechanism through which green human resource management affects green organizational commitment,green innovation practices and low-carbon behaviour among 610 employees in South Africa.The study further evaluates the mediation connection among the variables and the moderating influence of green transformational leadership through social cognitive theory.The stratified sampling approach was applied in selecting the respondents,and the structural equation model was applied to test the hypotheses.The empirical outcome of this research is as follows:(1)GHRM has a positive and substantial effect on green organizational commitment,green innovation practices and lowcarbon behaviour.(2)The findings also revealed that green organizational commitment and green innovation practices affect low-carbon behaviour among staff.(3)The results suggest that green organizational commitment and green innovation practices have a substantial mediation influence on the connection between green human resource management and low-carbon behaviour.(4)Last,green transformational leadership discovered a positive moderating effect on the link between green human resource management and low-carbon behaviour.The paper makes several practical recommendations for strengthening low-carbon behaviour.Therefore,human resource management managers should outline measures that can be used to empower and engage employees in environmental issues and provide them with autonomy to address these challenges.
文摘Based on the full consideration of both domestic and global environments and conditions,the adherence to the conviction that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,and the comprehensive weighing of pros and cons,the Chinese government has made a major strategic decision to achieve the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality,which is crucial to the overall green transformation of the economy and society and the long-term benefits of the Chinese nation.With the new energy revolution and energy mix diversification driven by the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals,nonfossil energy sources centered on photovoltaic energy will gradually dominate the energy mix,while the status of electricity and hydrogen energy will be significantly enhanced and the consumption of coal and petroleum will decline significantly.Carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals are both challenges and opportunities for China.Specific challenges are embodied in the large pressure of economic and energy restructuring,the rising manufacturing costs,the difficulties in withdrawing coal-fired power stations,the possibility of unstable grid operations due to large-scale integration of photovoltaic and wind power into the power distribution network,and the supply risks of key metals,while specific opportunities are emerging in the strong competitiveness of photovoltaic and wind power equipment,lower dependence on foreign petroleum and gas supply and accelerated low-carbon green transformation.China should strengthen the top-level design of the path to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality,encourage innovation of green low-carbon technologies,accelerate economic and energy restructuring,strictly restrict the construction of new high-emission and energy-intensive projects,and steadily promote the adjustment and withdrawal of the existing high-emission and energy-intensive projects.
基金phased result of the major project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China"Key Issues Regarding the Science of Management and Policy Study amid Green and Low-carbon Transition"(No.71690243).
文摘China has always tried to maintain multilateralism and advocated working together to deal with global climate change through multilateral mechanisms.Although China's announcement to peak its carbon emissions by 2030 comes as no surprise,its commitment to carbon neutrality does.As the period between its carbon peaking and carbon neutrality is far shorter than that in the developed countries,China's economic and energy structures need to be adjusted toward the low-carbon and carbon-free end with unprecedented efforts.To that end,China should define the responsibilities of local authorities and industrial entities to promote the orderly accomplishment of carbon peaking in all regions and industries.To supply the huge investments needed to achieve the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality,China has an urgent need to accelerate the development of green finance and a national carbon emissions trading market,guide the rational allocation of resources,and channel resources to eco-friendly projects for green and low-carbon development.At the same time,China and the international community should strengthen dialogue and coordination,promote international cooperation on the way to carbon neutrality,formulate widely acceptable policy guidelines as soon as possible,and avoid unilateral measures that may cause conflicts.
