This study aims to examine the causal relationship between climate policy and spatial development inequality within cities. To this end, we leverage the temporal and spatial variations in the implementation of the low-carbon city pilot initiative (LCCPI) to perform a staggered...

We employed a sample of Chinese A-listed firms from 2015 to 2021 and attempted to shift career embeddedness literature to the CEO's domain by theorizing how CEOs' career embeddedness influences their strategic choices, especially "going green". Drawing on human capital theory, upper echelon...

Green innovation is a costly and risky process that enables firms to improve their energy efficiency and maintain sustainable growth. In this study, we investigate whether cross-listing shares in developed markets encourages firms from developing markets to engage in green innovation. By...

Purpose - This study aims to explore the correlation between Management Control Systems, Green Innovation, Social Media Networks, and Company Performance in medium-sized construction and real estate firm in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach - This research method uses quantitative approach....

Sustainability relies on economic, social, and environmental factors. This study investigates their impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in G7 countries from 2002 to 2020, employing the IV-GMM model. The empirical result found that economic, social factors and technological...

This paper studies the impact of ESG scores on corporate substantive and strategic green innovation of Chinese listed companies between 2007 and 2022. Results show that ESG scores have a significant positive impact on the company's green innovation, substantive and strategic green innovation. In...

As China undergoes its present phase of economic transformation, it is critical that the Chinese manufacturing sector takes the initiative to address its social responsibility and pursue green, sustainable growth. Stakeholder theory forms the basis for this paper, categorizing Corporate Social...

The emergence of green finance plays a pivotal part in propelling the transition towards sustainable energy and the advancement of environmentally conscious economic development. In this comprehensive study, data from 30 Chinese provinces spanning the period 2010 to 2020 is used to examine the...

Sustainability, green innovation and business competitiveness are not opposing concepts, but complementary and synergistic forces contributing to the overall enrichment of companies. As high energy costs can undermine profitability, models for energy self-sufficiency are becoming increasingly...

Using a panel dataset of six emerging economies from 1990 to 2021, the study analyzed the moderating influence of financial institutions and markets on the deployment of Climate Mitigation Innovation (CMI) and its impact on carbon emissions. Our results from BRIICS countries (i.e. Brazil,...

This paper aimed to analyze the effect of green supply chain integration (GSCI) on sustainable supply chain performance (SSCP), as well as consider the mediating and moderating effects of green innovation (GInv) and green value co-creation (GVCc). This empirical study is based on a survey of 317...

This study examines the effect of mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting on the Climate Risk Index (CRI) of European countries, a measure of global warming (SDG-13), where CSR reporting is mandated for a subset of large firms from 2012 to 2022. The objective is to assess the...

The impact of intellectual capital on green innovation has been extensively studied at the firm level. However, the influence of moderating factors on this dynamic at the national level remains underexplored in previous studies. This study examines the role of institutional quality in moderating...

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are vital to economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development. However, sustainability remains a challenge, especially for SMEs in developing countries facing resource limitations, market fluctuations, and technological constraints. Among them,...

This study examines the effect of mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting on the Climate Risk Index (CRI) of European countries, a measure of global warming (SDG-13), where CSR reporting is mandated for a subset of large firms from 2012 to 2022. The objective is to assess the...

The study investigates the effects of regulatory quality, green innovation, and their interaction on carbon emissions in 13 Asian countries from 1991 to 2022. The factors influencing emissions reduction in the region are investigated using PMG, GEE, Quantile regression, Panel Corrected Standard...

This study contributes to the growing literature on environmental innovation by offering novel cross-country evidence on how climate vulnerability shapes green innovation. While existing research has extensively examined the influence of regulatory frameworks, market forces, and technological...

As urbanization accelerates globally, air pollution-particularly PM2.5-is becoming an increasingly significant threat, not only to public health but also the environment. In-depth research on the impact of China's Zero-Waste City pilot policy on PM2.5 concentration offers valuable insights into...

This study investigates how firms in emerging markets respond to climate policy risk, with a particular focus on the dynamic role of green innovation in shaping carbon information disclosure. Using a difference-in-differences (DID) framework, we examine the impact of China's 2018 carbon...

This paper investigates the existence and moderating mechanisms of the peer effect in mergers and acquisitions for green innovation (GIM&As). Using Chinese GIM&A data from 2010 to 2023, we find that there is peer effect in GIM&As. In other words, a firm's GIM&A decisions will be affected by its...

This paper aimed to analyze the effect of green supply chain integration (GSCI) on sustainable supply chain performance (SSCP), as well as consider the mediating and moderating effects of green innovation (GInv) and green value co-creation (GVCc). This empirical study is based on a survey of 317...

The control of carbon emissions by policymakers poses the corporate challenge of developing an optimal carbon management policy. We provide a unified model that characterizes how firms should optimally manage emissions through production, green investment, and the trading of carbon credits. We...

The impact of climate change on European Union (EU) countries and regions is poised to exhibit considerable diversity, influenced by factors encompassing average temperature, sectoral composition, developmental stages, and adaptation endeavours. The transition towards a more climate-friendly...

This study explores the impact of green transformational leadership and environmental strategies on promoting green innovation in manufacturing firms in Pakistan. It examines how such leadership and its strategies encourage employees to foster green innovation through effective knowledge-sharing...

Industrial policies are considered pivotal for fostering green innovation and elevating enterprise development. They offer vital guidance for expediting the evolution of innovation systems, enhancing enterprise green competitiveness, and catalyzing the emergence of new sources of enterprise...

With intensifying global climate change, humanity is confronted with unparalleled environmental challenges and risks. This study employs the staggered difference-in-difference model to examine the relationship between climate policy and green innovation in the corporate financialization context....

Addressing climate challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) necessitate a deep understanding of how green policies influence carbon emissions. Therefore, this study explores the impact of green finance, innovation, and taxation on carbon emissions in OECD countries while...