Exploring the potential mechanisms and future trends of industrial eco-efficiency: a case study of coastal China
The industrial economy occupies a crucial position in China’s national economy, and industrial eco-efficiency (IEE) as a significant indicator of regional green development levels. Balancing the positive interaction between industrial economy and resource environment, and enhancing ecological effici...
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| description | The industrial economy occupies a crucial position in China’s national economy, and industrial eco-efficiency (IEE) as a significant indicator of regional green development levels. Balancing the positive interaction between industrial economy and resource environment, and enhancing ecological efficiency in industrial development are vital for achieving sustainable regional economic development. This study measures the IEE of 115 cities in coastal China based on panel data of industrial resources and the environment factors. Subsequently, it further analyzes the influencing mechanisms and future trends of IEE. The results indicate that the overall IEE in coastal China is on an upward trend, with higher efficiency values in provinces and regions characterized by faster economic development and better environmental conditions. Significant changes in spatial patterns are observed, with the gaps between cities narrowing and a “multi-core” development model emerging. Factors such as per capita GDP, the ratio of industrial pollution control investment to GDP, innovation index, the proportion of foreign direct investment to GDP, and industrial labor productivity significantly positively influence IEE. In contrast, the proportion of industrial added value to GDP, urbanization rate, and the number of industrial enterprises exhibit notable negative inhibitory effects. Moreover, the interaction effect between industrialization level and other factors is most significant. In the future, IEE is expected to continue improving, although the sustainability of these changes appears weak. These findings reveal the potential impact mechanisms of resource consumption and environmental pollution caused by industrial activities on economic benefit output. This study provides a scientific basis for optimizing energy development layout, enhancing the comprehensive utilization of energy resources, and improving ecological compensation and protection mechanisms. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-04cefbf3bef74a0fa11ecc7bb55892c12024-12-10T06:34:09ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Environmental Science2296-665X2024-12-011210.3389/fenvs.2024.15047511504751Exploring the potential mechanisms and future trends of industrial eco-efficiency: a case study of coastal ChinaYixuan Sun0Teng Zhang1Baolei Zhang2Le Yin3Jingjing Wang4School of Tourism, Shandong Women’s University, Jinan, ChinaCollege of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, ChinaCollege of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, ChinaCollege of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, ChinaSchool of Tourism, Shandong Women’s University, Jinan, ChinaThe industrial economy occupies a crucial position in China’s national economy, and industrial eco-efficiency (IEE) as a significant indicator of regional green development levels. Balancing the positive interaction between industrial economy and resource environment, and enhancing ecological efficiency in industrial development are vital for achieving sustainable regional economic development. This study measures the IEE of 115 cities in coastal China based on panel data of industrial resources and the environment factors. Subsequently, it further analyzes the influencing mechanisms and future trends of IEE. The results indicate that the overall IEE in coastal China is on an upward trend, with higher efficiency values in provinces and regions characterized by faster economic development and better environmental conditions. Significant changes in spatial patterns are observed, with the gaps between cities narrowing and a “multi-core” development model emerging. Factors such as per capita GDP, the ratio of industrial pollution control investment to GDP, innovation index, the proportion of foreign direct investment to GDP, and industrial labor productivity significantly positively influence IEE. In contrast, the proportion of industrial added value to GDP, urbanization rate, and the number of industrial enterprises exhibit notable negative inhibitory effects. Moreover, the interaction effect between industrialization level and other factors is most significant. In the future, IEE is expected to continue improving, although the sustainability of these changes appears weak. These findings reveal the potential impact mechanisms of resource consumption and environmental pollution caused by industrial activities on economic benefit output. This study provides a scientific basis for optimizing energy development layout, enhancing the comprehensive utilization of energy resources, and improving ecological compensation and protection mechanisms.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1504751/fullindustrial eco-efficiencyresource consumptionenvironmental pollutionsimulation forecastChina’s coastal areas |
| spellingShingle | Yixuan Sun Teng Zhang Baolei Zhang Le Yin Jingjing Wang Exploring the potential mechanisms and future trends of industrial eco-efficiency: a case study of coastal China Frontiers in Environmental Science industrial eco-efficiency resource consumption environmental pollution simulation forecast China’s coastal areas |
| title | Exploring the potential mechanisms and future trends of industrial eco-efficiency: a case study of coastal China |
| title_full | Exploring the potential mechanisms and future trends of industrial eco-efficiency: a case study of coastal China |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the potential mechanisms and future trends of industrial eco-efficiency: a case study of coastal China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the potential mechanisms and future trends of industrial eco-efficiency: a case study of coastal China |
| title_short | Exploring the potential mechanisms and future trends of industrial eco-efficiency: a case study of coastal China |
| title_sort | exploring the potential mechanisms and future trends of industrial eco efficiency a case study of coastal china |
| topic | industrial eco-efficiency resource consumption environmental pollution simulation forecast China’s coastal areas |
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