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A Study on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence Development on Pollution Reduction and Carbon Emission Decreases in the Chinese Manufacturing Industry

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  • Guangyao Deng

    (School of Statistics and Data Science, Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics, Lanzhou 730020, China
    Belt and Road Economic Research Institute, Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics, Lanzhou 730020, China)

  • Yucheng Wu

    (School of Statistics and Data Science, Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics, Lanzhou 730020, China)

  • Jiao Qian

    (School of Statistics and Data Science, Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics, Lanzhou 730020, China)

Abstract

Artificial intelligence(AI) has become an important driver accelerating the cultivation of new productive forces; it is also a key means of comprehensively reducing pollution and carbon emissions. In this study, data from 1413 listed manufacturing companies in China between 2010 and 2023 are used to construct an indicator system. The findings reveal that, despite a notable geographical imbalance, the Chinese manufacturing industry is seeing an increase in AI development. The reduction in pollutants and carbon emissions is greatly aided by AI and achieved through three pathways: enhancing management efficiency, stimulating innovation vitality, and increasing green investment capacity. Based on these findings, the government should increase support for AI technology research and development and formulate differentiated regional policies, and companies should focus on applying AI technology and promote collaboration between the industry, academia, and research institutions.

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  • Guangyao Deng & Yucheng Wu & Jiao Qian, 2026. "A Study on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence Development on Pollution Reduction and Carbon Emission Decreases in the Chinese Manufacturing Industry," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-27, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:18:y:2026:i:11:p:5631-:d:1958334
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