INPUT-OUTPUT ANALYSIS AND CARBON FOOTPRINTING: AN OVERVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

• Published in: Economic systems research Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 187 - 216
• Main Authors: Minx, J.C., Wiedmann, T., Wood, R., Peters, G.P., Lenzen, M., Owen, A., Scott, K., Barrett, J., Hubacek, K., Baiocchi, G., Paul, A., Dawkins, E., Briggs, J., Guan, D., Suh, S., Ackerman, F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 01.09.2009; Taylor and Francis Journals; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Series: Economic Systems Research
• Subjects: Carbon; Carbon emissions; Carbon footprint; Consumption-based accounting; Economic models; Economic theory; Emission inventory; Emissions; Environmental economics; Household consumption; Input output analysis; Input-output models; International trade; Inventories; Life styles; Methodology; Multi-regional input-output model; Pollution control; Studies; Trade; United Kingdom; Western Europe; United Kingdom > UK; British Isles
• ISSN: 0953-5314; 1469-5758
• DOI: 10.1080/09535310903541298

This article provides an overview of how generalised multi-regional input-output models can be used for carbon footprint applications. We focus on the relevance and suitability of such evidence to inform decision making. Such an overview is currently missing. Drawing on UK results, we cover carbon footprint applications in seven areas: national emissions inventories and trade, emission drivers, economic sectors, supply chains, organisations, household consumption and lifestyles as well as sub-national emission inventories. The article highlights the multiple uses of generalised multi-regional input-output models for carbon footprinting and concludes by highlighting important avenues for future research.