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Weijie Tan1, Yongjian Huang2, Xihui Haviour Chen3
1School of Public Economics and Administration, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai, China.
Abstract:
The transition to sustainable development has become a global priority, with energy transformation serving as a key component. In this context, green financial instruments play a crucial role in shaping corporate energy-saving behaviors and promoting sustainable development. This paper examines the impact and mechanism of China's first green credit policy (GCP) on energy consumption intensity (ECI) of manufacturing firms in China, using a difference-in-difference (DID) approach with micro-level data (2004-2009). We find that GCP significantly reduces enterprise ECI, primarily by promoting green technological innovation and capital renewal. We also learn that the effect of GCP varies with firm and industry characteristics, such as financial dependence, size, ownership, capital intensity, and industrial chain position. Moreover, the outcomes suggest that the effect of GCP is stronger in regions with higher degrees of financial development and marketization. This study contributes to the literature on green finance, environmental regulation, and energy efficiency by providing novel evidence on how GCP influences ECI from a micro perspective.
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