#5_CS IDDRI_ Working Paper _final

The research paper assesses the carbon footprint and economic drivers of China's aluminium and steel industries. It highlights that primary aluminium production contributes significantly to global GHG emissions, particularly when accounting for coal-fired electricity. The paper also examines how export VAT refund rates and trade policies influence the production and export of these metals, using data from the World Bank and China Custom House to illustrate trends between 2003 and 2008.

• Primary aluminium production is a significant source of global greenhouse gas emissions, with estimates indicating it accounts for 0.6% of global GHG emissions excluding electricity and 1.4% when electricity is included.
• In China, the emissions from aluminium production are higher than world averages because electricity is primarily generated from coal-fired power plants.
• The emissions structure for the Chinese steel industry is dominated by coal and coke, followed by electricity, fossil liquids, and a small amount of natural gas.

APA

Climate Strategies (n.d.). #5_CS IDDRI_ Working Paper _final. https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/5-cs-iddri-working-paper-final.pdf

Chicago

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@techreport{climatestrategiesnd5cs, author = {{Climate Strategies}}, title = {{\#5\_CS IDDRI\_ Working Paper \_final}}, institution = {Climate Strategies}, url = {https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/5-cs-iddri-working-paper-final.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }