文章基于万方数据知识服务平台、中国期刊全文数据库(知网)和Google学术等多个数据库,以主题为“低碳”和“竞争”为
Searching the data services platform Wan Fang Data,CNKI and Google Scholar and other databases with the theme of low carbon + competition as the keyword from 1999 to 2013, there are 120 articles sorted out from journals, conference papers, master's and doctoral thesis. Some analysis with the samples are done about literature sources, definitions, evolution, characteristics, scope, challenges and examples of summary and several other dimensions. Results show that low- carbon competitive articles are increasing and related research is constantly expanding, and the government plays a key role in low-carbon cooperation, and cooperation between enterprises would inspire a greater competitive advantage. Final directions for future research were also discussed.