A study on carbon emissions in Shanghai 2000-2008, China

► This paper establishes a carbon emission inventory in Shanghai from 2000 to 2008. ► The total emission in Shanghai during 2000-2008 increased from 136 Tg CO2e to 200 Tg CO2e. ► In 2008, carbon emission per capita in Shanghai is 14.03 tons CO2. ► In 2008, carbon emission per $10,000 in Shanghai is around 10 tons CO2. ► In the data collection, there are several problems found on China statistical system.