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Industrial Affordability of Deep Decarbonisation in Australia

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  • Raymond Li

    (University of Canberra)

  • Chi Keung Woo

    (HKBU - Hong Kong Baptist University)

  • Kang Hua Cao

    (HKBU - Hong Kong Baptist University)

  • Han Steffan Qi

    (Audencia Business School)

Abstract

We calculate an industry-specific index based on a newly developed formula to assess the affordability of deep decarbonization for seven industries in Australia. At effective carbon rates of up to AU$100 per tonne, the index's range based on cutting 80% of Australia's carbon emissions is 0.003 for construction to 0.270 for basic metals. Hence, a politically feasible net zero policy may require mitigation for the two most carbon-intensive industries.

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  • Raymond Li & Chi Keung Woo & Kang Hua Cao & Han Steffan Qi, 2026. "Industrial Affordability of Deep Decarbonisation in Australia," Post-Print hal-05578399, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05578399
    DOI: 10.1111/1759-3441.70004
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