Table 1 Literature review table.

From: Multiplication of number and quality rise: data elements enable low-carbon innovation

 

Literature

Regions and periods

Conclusions

Research on the impact of low–carbon innovation

Tirado-Herrero and Fuller 2021

Spain

Understanding and promoting low-carbon transformation from the periphery offers significant opportunities for promoting \({\rm{innovation}}\).

Świadek et al. 2021

Poland

Enterprises

2007–2012, 2013–2018

The advancement of low-carbon technologies faces challenges due to insufficient collaboration between the scientific community, businesses, and governmental bodies. Without backing in research and development along with financial incentives from the government, efforts to adopt low-carbon solutions are likely to fail.

Kim 2022

Korea

Countries

2000–2011

Through international joint inventions, the accumulated knowledge stock has harmed the development of new low-carbon technology knowledge. The accumulation of knowledge will weaken the role of international cooperation in innovation.

Yuning et al. 2024

Pakistan

Enterprises

2023

Institutional pressure has exerted a significant influence on innovation.

Pan et al. 2022

China

Cities

The pilot initiatives for low-carbon cities have substantially encouraged innovation and had a more substantial impact on innovations that offer greater potential for reducing carbon emissions.

Hunjra et al. 2024

China

Enterprises

2011–2019

China’s big data comprehensive pilot zone policy has encouraged companies to engage in innovation.