This book investigates the theoretical foundations and practical measurement of environmental indicators concerning indirect emissions within the context of international trade. João F. D. Rodrigues utilizes the framework of input-output analysis to evaluate how emissions are embodied in global supply chains. The author introduces a novel indicator of environmental responsibility that synthesizes consumer and producer perspectives, effectively bridging the gap between upstream emissions in final demand and downstream emissions in primary inputs.

Experts in industrial ecology and environmental economics recognize this work as a rigorous contribution to the field of carbon accounting. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is intended for researchers and practitioners familiar with quantitative economic modeling.