Environmental subsidy disruption, skill premiums and ESG performance

D Zhang, L Meng, J Zhang - International Review of Financial Analysis, 2023 - Elsevier
Government environmental subsidies play an important role in the sustainable development
process. However, environmental subsidies are usually time-limited, and once they are …

Does corporate engagement in digital transformation influence greenwashing? Evidence from China

Z Lu, Y Lin, Y Li - Finance Research Letters, 2023 - Elsevier
This study examines how digital transformation (DT) influences corporate greenwashing
behavior. Using a sample of Chinese listed companies from 2011 to 2021, we show that DT …

Technological innovation and its influence on energy risk management: Unpacking China's energy consumption structure optimisation amidst climate change

D Zhang, M Zhao, Y Wang, SA Vigne, R Benkraiem - Energy Economics, 2024 - Elsevier
In the context of intensifying climate challenges, adept energy risk management is more
pertinent than ever. This research pioneers an in-depth exploration into China's pronounced …

The impact of ESG ratings on low carbon investment: Evidence from renewable energy companies

J Lu, H Li - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
With the driving force of carbon neutrality and carbon peaking goals, enhancing low-carbon
investment (LCI) in renewable energy companies has important carbon reduction …

Revisiting the economic policy uncertainty and resource rents nexus: Moderating impact of financial sector development in BRICS

W Yu, Y Gan, B Zhou, J Dai - International Review of Financial Analysis, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Economies abundant in resources offer substantial potential for economic growth
and development. However, they often face the effects of uncertainty in economic policies …

Hidden costs of non-green performance? The impact of air pollution awareness on loan rates for Chinese firms

L Gu, Y Peng, SA Vigne, Y Wang - Journal of Economic Behavior & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Given the idea that financial institutions can have a significant impact on environmental
performance, green credit, which essentially involves capital allocation under environmental …

Modelling the growth dynamics of sustainable renewable energy–Flourishing green financing

J Trivedi, D Chakraborty, H Nobanee - Energy Policy, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigates global energy production and consumption trends amid the backdrop
of rising global temperatures. Utilizing data from the World Bank, we analyze renewable …

Green innovation's impact on corporate financing: New insights from BRICS economies

L Li, S Zhou, W Xu, J Dai - Finance Research Letters, 2024 - Elsevier
Enterprises are increasingly adopting green innovation strategies to reduce their
environmental footprint and enhance their competitive positioning. However, how this shift …

How does supply chain digitization affect green innovation? Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment in China

S Luo, Z Xiong, J Liu - Energy Economics, 2024 - Elsevier
Digital technology will profoundly impact green innovation by enabling deep supply chain
transformation through cost reduction and efficiency gains. Based on a quasi-natural …

Retreat in order to advance: Environmental performance below legality aspiration and corporate disclosure strategy

J Zhang, T Su, L Meng - International Review of Financial Analysis, 2024 - Elsevier
Environmental legality threats can drive corporate environmental disclosure. Based on
performance feedback theory, this paper proposes that environmental legality is an …