Decomposition Analysis of Carbon Emissions in Jing-Jin-Ji Region of China: 2001-2012

Jing-Jin-Ji region shoulders a heavy task of carbon emission mitigation. Exploring the main dominating factors is helpful to find out measures. This paper analyzes five factors which influence carbon emissions in Jing-Jin-Ji region from 2001 to 2012 based on LMDI method. Results showed that: Firstly, economic output growth is the most dominating factor to drive emission growth. Secondly, population scale, energy structure and industry structure have positive effects yet. Technological progress didn't make a significant effect in emissions. National strategy of implementing Jing-Jin-Ji integration plan in 2015 supplied opportunities for Jing-Jin-Ji region to restructure its economy and energy in the 13th five year. Policies to stimulate technological input into energy intensity should be highlighted to reduce emissions. New energy industries development and undertaking Beijing's transfer will accelerate Jing-Jin-Ji's carbon dioxide mitigation.