Comprehensive assessment of the carbon neutrality actions from the automotive sector

Tibor Princz-Jakovics (), Noémi Csigéné Nagypál and Tamás Pálvölgyi
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Tibor Princz-Jakovics: Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Noémi Csigéné Nagypál: Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Tamás Pálvölgyi: Ludovika University of Public Service

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2025, vol. 27, issue 10, No 25, 23909-23928

Abstract: Abstract The aim of this paper is to analyse and demonstrate the carbon neutrality actions of a special facility in the context of the automotive sector. In order to analyse the emissions, a carbon simulation model is developed. Offsetting options are also overviewed in a systematic way. We provide a methodology for a systematic analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offsetting opportunities of an automotive facility. We compile an inventory of the carbon emissions, identify offsetting options and prepare a cost–benefit analysis of the mitigation actions. The relevance of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is also assessed. We examine the GHG emissions of an automotive proving ground, ZalaZone in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, as a case study. Four scenarios with various shares of decarbonisation options have been proposed to achieve the vision of net zero GHG emissions. It was found that net zero emission is achievable. The CBA concluded that the net present value is negative; however, there are significant external benefits. It was revealed that the operation of the facility contributes to multiple SDGs and provides different pathways to carbon neutrality.

Keywords: Carbon neutrality; Emission calculations; Carbon offsetting; Carbon simulation; Automotive sector (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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