What drives the green transformation of enterprises? A case of carbon emissions trading pilot policy in China

Roadmap to achieving sustainable development: Does digital economy matter in industrial green transformation?

“…Few studies have corroborated that De has a fasterpromoting effect on the ecological environment and industrial governance in areas with a higher development level Cheng et al, 2023;Hao, Wang, et al, 2023). In contrast, the effect is relatively weak in lagging areas (Ge et al, 2023).…”

“…First, Tapscott Don put forward De concept based on e-commerce. Subsequently, scholars and various authoritative organizations have defined the De in different dimensions, including special and general (Ge et al, 2023). For example, Ahmad and Ribarsky (2018) argue that the digitization of the tertiary sector is the main feature of the De and that digital payments connecting enterprises and consumers are the main manifestation from special dimensions.…”

Does green technology transformation alleviate corporate financial constraints? Evidence from Chinese listed firms

“…However, the theoretical connotations of corporate green transformation remain in the exploration stage. The green transformation of enterprises is defined as corporate behavior based on the concept of green development, oriented by green strategy, driven by green innovation, and obtaining environmental and economic benefits through green production [ 20 ]. Based on the transformation and upgrading theory, You and Yang (2022) point out that the green transformation of enterprises is the corporate green development that improves the utilization of resources and reduces pollution emissions [ 26 ].…”

“…First, it enriches empirical research on the microeconomic consequences of green transformation. Most existing literature discusses the economic effects of regional green transformation at the macro level [ [17] , [18] , [19] ] or analyzes the impact of external factors on corporate green transformation at the micro level [ [20] , [21] , [22] , [23] ]. However, few studies examine the effect of corporate green transformation on their development.…”

Does Independent Directors’ Interlocking Network Position Affect Green Innovation?

“…Green innovation has emerged as a pivotal means for achieving this balance [1,2]. The Chinese government has also recognized the significance of green innovation and has implemented the "Carbon Peak Action Plan Before 2030" [3]. This plan highlights the need to bolster green and low-carbon technological advances, thereby fostering eco-friendly production practices among companies.…”