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Carbon emissions from urban takeaway delivery in China

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Carbon emissions from urban takeaway delivery in China

Y. Zhong, S. Cui, et al.

This research quantifies the rapidly increasing greenhouse gas emissions from China's online food delivery industry, revealing that in 2019 alone, the industry generated 1.67 MtCO2e from 13.07 billion deliveries. With emissions projected to reach 5.94 MtCO2e by 2035, effective policy interventions could significantly mitigate this impact. This compelling study was conducted by Yiqiang Zhong, Shenghui Cui, Xuemei Bai, Wei Shang, Wei Huang, Lingxuan Liu, Shouyang Wang, Rongxuan Zhu, Yuanxiao Zhai, and Yin Zhang.

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Abstract
This research quantifies greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from China's burgeoning online food delivery industry. In 2019, 13.07 billion deliveries generated 1.67 MtCO2e, with transportation accounting for 745 KtCO2e (0.057 kg CO2e per order). Emissions have risen sharply since 2014 and are projected to reach 5.94 MtCO2e by 2035. However, policy interventions, such as promoting electric bikes and optimizing delivery routes, could mitigate emissions significantly.
Publisher
npj Urban Sustainability
Published On
Jul 31, 2024
Authors
Yiqiang Zhong, Shenghui Cui, Xuemei Bai, Wei Shang, Wei Huang, Lingxuan Liu, Shouyang Wang, Rongxuan Zhu, Yuanxiao Zhai, Yin Zhang
Tags
greenhouse gas emissions
online food delivery
China
policy interventions
sustainability
transportation

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