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Achieving Supply Chain Sustainable Development Within the Framework of Carbon Neutrality Scenario—A Bibliometric Analysis

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  • Rui Huang
  • Xizi Luo

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Greenhouse gas emissions in supply chains present significant challenges for achieving carbon neutrality because of their complexity and uncertainty. This study employs the Web of Science database for a quantitative analysis of the evolution, status, cooperation patterns, and future research on carbon neutrality in supply chains, using knowledge graphs, visualization, and cooperation network analysis. The study aims to contribute to carbon neutrality in supply chains for environmental and social benefits. The key findings are as follows: (1) Since 2020, there has been a sharp rise in publications, and attention to carbon neutrality in supply chains is expected to continue increasing. (2) China leads in publication volume and is a central contributor, though a “North–South gap” in collaboration persists between developed and developing countries. (3) Keyword co‐occurrence analysis indicates that research on challenges, technologies, and methods in this area is relatively advanced. (4) Burst analysis identifies “green logistics” and “electric vehicles” as critical future research areas. This study offers policy guidance to support decision‐making for achieving sustainable economic and environmental development in supply chains.

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  • Rui Huang & Xizi Luo, 2025. "Achieving Supply Chain Sustainable Development Within the Framework of Carbon Neutrality Scenario—A Bibliometric Analysis," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 34(2), pages 2297-2319, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:bstrat:v:34:y:2025:i:2:p:2297-2319
    DOI: 10.1002/bse.4094
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