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Does green finance boost carbon-neutral performance? Evidence from China
Hui Hou1, Pengsheng Qu2, Minglang Zhang3
1School of Business Administration, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110004, China.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|September 25, 2023
Summary
Green finance development promotes carbon neutrality performance, with significant spatial effects and a threshold impact. Regional disparities exist, necessitating strengthened green finance systems.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Economics
- Sustainable Finance
- Climate Change Policy
Background:
- Carbon neutrality is crucial for environmental protection.
- The link between green finance and carbon neutrality requires further investigation.
- Understanding these dynamics is vital for effective climate policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of green finance on carbon neutrality performance.
- To analyze the spatial spillover effects of green finance.
- To examine the threshold effects and regional variations in green finance's contribution to carbon neutrality.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a spatial Durbin model and a threshold panel model.
- Employed Chinese provincial panel data from 2011 to 2021.
- Analyzed the relationship between green finance development and carbon neutrality performance.
Main Results:
- Green finance development positively influences carbon neutrality performance.
- Green finance exhibits spatial characteristics, affecting both local and neighboring regions.
- A single threshold effect was identified, with varying impacts across different green finance levels and regions (eastern, central, western).
Conclusions:
- Green finance is a significant driver of carbon neutrality.
- Policy interventions should consider spatial dependencies and regional differences.
- Strengthening green finance systems is recommended to enhance carbon neutrality efforts.
Keywords:
Carbon–neutral performanceDual carbon targetGreen financeSpatial Durbin modelSpillover effectsThreshold modelMore Related Videos
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