Enhancing Land Use Efficiency to Reduce Carbon Emission Intensity Using the Super-SBM Model and Pearson Correlation Analysis: A Case Study of Guangdong, China

Key Points

• Reduced carbon emission intensity highlights the effectiveness of enhanced land use efficiency in Guangdong's context,
• The study identifies a correlation between improved land use efficiency and lower carbon emissions, emphasizing the utility of the super-sbm model in this analysis.
• Observational analysis using Pearson correlation illustrates significant relationships among land use metrics and emissions, validated across Guangdong's districts.
• The findings support the need for strategic resource allocation to further decrease carbon intensity, suggesting wider applicability beyond Guangdong.