Environmental governance in the digital era: Evidence from Chinese listed firms on pollution mitigation
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Digital government significantly reduces corporate pollution by improving information disclosure, investment, ESG ratings, and green strategy. This study analyzes Chinese companies, offering policy recommendations for sustainable corporate environmental performance.
Area Of Science
- Environmental Science
- Public Policy
- Business Management
Background
- The rapid growth of digital governance necessitates an examination of its impact on corporate environmental performance.
- Understanding the mechanisms through which digital government influences corporate pollution is crucial for sustainable development.
Purpose Of The Study
- To empirically investigate whether digital government enhances corporate environmental performance.
- To systematically analyze the mechanisms linking digital government construction to corporate pollution emissions.
- To provide policy recommendations for refining digital governance and promoting corporate green transformation.
Main Methods
- Panel data analysis of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2012 to 2023.
- Robustness tests and endogeneity assessments to validate findings.
- Mechanism analysis exploring multiple pathways of influence.
Main Results
- Digital government substantially curtails corporate pollution emissions.
- Key mechanisms include enhanced information disclosure, increased environmental investment, improved ESG ratings, and a stronger focus on green strategy.
- Regional development, pollutant type, internet penetration, and ownership structure moderate the policy's impact.
Conclusions
- Digital government is an effective tool for reducing corporate environmental impact.
- Targeted policy interventions can further optimize digital governance for environmental benefits.
- The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and businesses pursuing green transformation.
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