Industrialization, ICT, and China’s environmental transition toward carbon neutrality: evidence from wavelet cross-quantile regression

Key Points

• Transition toward carbon neutrality has been significantly affected by industrialization and ICT in China, influencing environmental outcomes.
• Wavelet cross-quantile regression demonstrates the varying impact of industrialization across different quantiles of carbon neutrality metrics.
• The observational analysis highlights the critical role of ICT in shaping environmental policies and industrial practices in China.
• Findings emphasize the need for strategic planning to enhance sustainable practices in light of technological advancements.