Synergetic effect evaluation of pollution and carbon emissions in an industrial park: An environmental impact perspective

Introduction: How to achieve synergistic control of pollution and carbon emissions has become a global concern. This article focuses on an industrial park and aims to evaluate the synergistic effect of pollution and carbon emissions from an environmental impact perspective. We propose a synergistic effect evaluation method based on life cycle assessment (LCA-SE method). The synergistic effect index (Els) indicates that the industrial park exhibits a strong synergistic effect in reducing pollution and carbon emissions. Based on our findings, we draw the following conclusions: First, carbon emissions should be given priority in emissions control. Second, photovoltaic power generation and energy conservation measures can effectively achieve synergistic efficiency in reducing pollution and carbon emissions. Third, when considering synergistic control of pollution and carbon emissions, priority should be given to pollutant reduction measures that can simultaneously reduce energy consumption during the process. This study presents a novel approach, the LCA-SE method, to assessing the synergistic impact of pollution and carbon emissions, offering valuable insights into the coordinated management of pollution and carbon emissions in China.