HOME

A groundbreaking study has compiled the first full-scope carbon emission inventory for all 339 Chinese cities. The data reveals dramatic disparities, with the highest-emitting cities producing up to 160 times more carbon than the lowest emitters. Regional patterns show coastal areas dominate Scope 1-2 emissions while central China leads in Scope 3 supply chain emissions.

Comprehensive Carbon Accounting Reveals Urban Emission Patterns

Researchers have developed the first complete carbon dioxide emission dataset covering all three emission scopes for Chinese cities in 2023, according to reports published in Scientific Data. The study establishes a methodological model for full-scope carbon accounting at the city level, addressing what analysts suggest has been a significant gap in urban climate research. The dataset includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for all 339 administrative cities across China, providing what sources indicate is crucial data support for intercity comparisons and intracity carbon management.