Unlocking the synergy between capital structure and corporate sustainability: a hybrid systematic review and pathways for future research

International journal of organizational analysis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 28, 2025

Purpose This study aims to offer a comprehensive hybrid systematic review of peer-reviewed literature on capital structure existing in conjunction with corporate sustainability, highlighting current research trends and proposing future directions. Design/methodology/approach systematically reviews 182 journal articles retrieved from Scopus Web Science. Using the SPAR-4-SLR protocol theory-context-characteristics methods framework, integrates framework-based content analysis bibliometric tools ensure methodological rigour objectivity. Findings The indicates that within sustainability paradigm is primarily shaped by two focal points: indices strategic decisions aimed at optimising structure. Despite recent advances, several promising avenues sustainable finance still need be explored, presenting opportunities for research. Practical implications provides critical insights decision-makers, policymakers investors, facilitating integration considerations into strategies enhance long-term financial stability regulatory alignment. Originality/value No has rigorously analysed relationship between reporting, significance this as timely valuable contribution scholarly discourse.

Language: Английский

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Does ESG Information Disclosure Improve Green Innovation in Manufacturing Enterprises?

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(6), P. 2413 - 2413

Published: March 10, 2025

Based on the data of Chinese A-share manufacturing firms from 2015 to 2021, this paper employs multiple regression method explore relationship between ESG information disclosure and corporate green innovation, while also examining impact local government environmental attention relationship. The results indicate that: (1) significantly promotes particularly in eastern central regions China, as well areas with a strong Confucian cultural background; (2) Alleviating financing constraints reducing agency costs are important channels through which influences innovation; (3) Local exhibits an “inverted U-shaped” regulating effect innovation.

Language: Английский

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Can companies’ participation in ESG ratings improve green innovation efficiency? Evidence from Chinese A-share listed companies

Finance research letters, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 107075 - 107075

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The impact of ESG engagement on corporate patenting strategy

Finance research letters, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 107321 - 107321

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Technological Innovation, External Debt, and Green Energy Adoption: Assessing Their Impact on Environmental Sustainability in MINT Economies

International Review of Economics & Finance, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 104084 - 104084

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Impact of digital finance on corporate ESG

International Review of Financial Analysis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 104259 - 104259

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Enterprise digital transformation and sustainable productivity

Discover Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: April 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Corporate ESG performance and green innovation: moderating effect of shareholder activism

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 383, P. 125413 - 125413

Published: April 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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Does artificial intelligence promote green technology innovation in the energy industry?

Energy Economics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 108402 - 108402

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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