Carbon-Labeling Implementation in Taiwan by Combining Strength–Weakness–Opportunity–Threat and Analytic Network Processes

Hu, Allen H.; Chen, Chia-Hsiang; Lan, Yi-Chen; Hong, Meng-Ying; Kuo, Chien-Hung

doi:10.1089/ees.2018.0328

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Carbon-Labeling Implementation in Taiwan by Combining Strength–Weakness–Opportunity–Threat and Analytic Network Processes

Hu, Allen H., Chen, Chia-Hsiang, Lan, Yi-Chen, Hong, Meng-Ying, Kuo, Chien-Hung·2019·Environmental Engineering Science

DOI 10.1089/ees.2018.0328

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Carbon label, which is also known as the carbon footprint label or carbon emission label, is the sum of carbon dioxide emissions generated from each stage in the life cycle of a product. Reports show that human activities increase greenhouse gas concentrations and cause global warming. Carbon-labeling schemes could fill the gap in climate policies by influencing the behavior of consumers toward the purchasing of green products. This finding indicates the significance of developing an internally applicable carbon-labeling policy before releasing international standards. Therefore, this study intends to provide an analytic network process and strength–weakness–opportunity–threat analysis approach to prioritize the carbon-labeling policy in Taiwan. Results indicate that the best policies for implementing carbon labeling in Taiwan include promotion through multiple approaches, aggressive utilization of government resources, intensive participation in international events, and extensive launch of international knowledge. In addition, this article provides guidelines and systemic decision patterns for carbon-labeling implementation to help governments and firms to develop and adjust their strategy for future carbon label implementation.

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Authors: Hu, A. H., Chen, C.-H., Lan, Y.-C., Hong, M.-Y., & Kuo, C.-H.
Affiliations: National Taipei University of Technology (TW)
Western Sydney University (AU)
Corresponding author: Hu, Allen H.
ORCID: Hu, Allen H.
Lan, Yi-Chen
Venue: Environmental Engineering Science
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2019-05
Volume: 36
Issue: 5
Pages: 541-550
ISSN: 1092-8758 (ISSN-L)
1557-9018
DOI: 10.1089/ees.2018.0328
OpenAlex: W2909092822
Cited by: 11
References: 50
Citations by year: 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 2
FWCI: 1.97
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.liebertpub.com/nv/resources-tools/text-and-data-mining-policy/121/ (tdm)
Locations: Environmental Engineering Science (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Marketing › Environmental Sustainability in Business
Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Climate Change Policy and Economics
Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Keywords: carbon labeling, carbon footprint labeling, policy prioritization, green consumer behavior, greenhouse gas emissions, Taiwan, public policy implementation

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