Comprehensive evaluation on low-carbon development of coal enterprise groups

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Industrial Ecology

Background:

• Evaluating low-carbon development is crucial for coal enterprises to align with national energy strategies.
• Effective assessment supports economic development, energy conservation, and the sustainable growth of coal businesses.
• Addressing coal mining's environmental impact necessitates robust evaluation frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a comprehensive evaluation index system for low-carbon development in coal enterprise groups.
• To apply the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for weighting and assessing low-carbon development levels.
• To propose industrial policies for guiding low-carbon strategies and ensuring sustainable coal industry practices.

Main Methods:

• Systematic analysis to construct a low-carbon development evaluation index system.
• Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) combined with linear weighted sum for index weighting and evaluation.
• Field analysis and evaluation conducted by coal enterprise groups.

Main Results:

• Development of a structured evaluation index system for coal enterprise low-carbon development.
• Application of AHP to quantitatively assess the level of low-carbon development in coal enterprises.
• Identification of policy recommendations for enhancing low-carbon strategies in the coal sector.

Conclusions:

• The developed evaluation system provides a scientific basis for assessing and guiding low-carbon development in coal enterprises.
• The study offers practical insights into balancing economic development with environmental conservation in the coal industry.
• Recommendations support resource conservation, ecological protection, and the long-term sustainability of coal enterprises.