The shift towards a more sustainable economic model, hastening the restructuring of industrial sectors, and fostering a robust low-carbon economy are crucial steps for China to concurrently advance economic prosperity and environmental preservation. Among the most economically vibrant, open, and innovation-driven regions in Eastern China, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai have significantly fueled China's economic expansion. This study examines the evolution of industrial structures and carbon emissions in these three regions from 2000 to 2020, constructs a mathematical model linking the two, and reveals a long-run equilibrium association between carbon emissions and industrial structure. It also identifies the secondary industry's growth as the primary driver of increased emissions. To mitigate this, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai are recommended to decrease the secondary industry's share while promoting the tertiary sector; adopt and harness low-carbon technologies to enhance equipment efficiency; and boost the substitution rate of novel energy sources, thereby diversifying from fossil fuel-dominated energy consumption patterns.

Haidan Yan. Analytical Study on the Relationship between Carbon Emission and Industrial Structure in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai Regions—Analysis Based on Data from 2000 to 2020. Academic Journal of Business & Management (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 8: 149-156. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJBM.2024.060822.

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