Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Supply Chain Decarbonization Strategies: A Systematic Literature Review

Bowen Tang; Xiaohan Zhang; Qiaoli Lai

doi:10.54097/wfj7ct59

Authors

Bowen Tang
Xiaohan Zhang
Qiaoli Lai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/wfj7ct59

Keywords:

Systematiature Review, Carbon Tariffs, Green Supply Chain.

Abstract

Carbon emissions and carbon governance have long been a focal point in environmental research, giving rise to numerous international policies. Among these, the carbon tariff is one of the measures proposed by European Union member states as part of their response to global carbon governance. This study adopts a literature review approach, systematically reviewing and summarizing the relationships between carbon tariffs and the environment, derivative policies, and supply chains. It organizes and analyzes the concept and impact mechanisms of carbon tariffs, while also identifying potential research directions for future studies on carbon tariffs in the supply chain sector.

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