IKEA Xuhui Store is a special case in this research for analysing the implementation of co-benefits approach with very positive outcomes in achieving the reduction of energy consumption, carbon emissions and energy cost in the building sector. However,
studies find that over 80% of urban buildings in China haven't
adopted or just taken least energy saving measures (Jiang, 2009;
Jiang et al., 2007). And three main kinds of investment, technology and capacity barriers still exist in the process of taking activities of energy saving and carbon reduction. In order to overcome these barriers and achieve the long-term low carbon sustainable development in China's building sector, the co-benefits approach must
be addressed with the comprehensive consideration of the energy
consumption and carbon emissions in the building section in China.