A pathway for digital economy to enable the development of low-carbon transition under “Technology-Organization-Environment” framework

Authors

Wendong WEI, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, ChinaFollow
Yang SUN, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
Bei LIU, School of Digital Economy and Management, Nanjing University, Suzhou 215163, China School of Management, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210003, China
Hui WANG, School of Economics & Trade, Hunan University, Changsha 410006, China
Yong GENG, School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, ChinaFollow

Keywords

digital economy; low-carbon transition; TOE framework; energy efficiency and emission reduction; carbon neutrality

Document Type

Policy & Management Research

Abstract

The booming development of the digital economy has provided robust technical, management, and institutional means for the in-depth promotion of low-carbon transition. However, at present, there are still problems, such as the limited level of digital technological innovation, the insufficient supply of digital talents, and the urgent need for a sound digital governance system, which constrains the empowering effect of the digital economy on the development of China’s low-carbon transition. Based on the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, this study discusses the technology iteration, management transform, and system optimization of the influence of digital economy on the development of low carbon transformation. It also elaborates on the critical role of the digital economy in developing a low-carbon transition. Policy suggestions are put forward for promoting the development of the digital economy in China to help realize the “dual carbon” goals.

First page

1047

Last Page

1059

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Recommended Citation

WEI, Wendong; SUN, Yang; LIU, Bei; WANG, Hui; and GENG, Yong (2024) "A pathway for digital economy to enable the development of low-carbon transition under “Technology-Organization-Environment” framework," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 39 : Iss. 6 , Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.16418/j.issn.1000-3045.20230807001
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