Environmental Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(12), P. 125025 - 125025
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Abstract
A
pressing
issue
for
both
academia
and
industry
is
determining
how
to
improve
the
quality
of
corporate
environmental
information
disclosure.
This
study
investigates
impact
digital
finance
on
such
disclosure,
focusing
non-financial
listed
companies
in
China’s
Shanghai
Shenzhen
A-share
markets
from
2011
2022.
The
findings
are
as
follows:
First,
its
sub-dimensions
exert
a
significant
positive
influence
disclosure
quality,
conclusion
validated
through
series
robustness
checks.
Second,
channel
mechanism
analysis
reveals
that
enhances
primarily
by
alleviating
financing
constraints
reducing
agency
costs,
reflecting
effects
resource
acquisition
governance.
Third,
more
pronounced
under
weaker
regulation
lower
public
pressure
accountability,
suggesting
functions
an
effective
complement
existing
supervision.
contributes
literature
elucidating
consequences
extending
theoretical
framework
context
green
development.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 11, 2024
Abstract
The
study
examines
the
digital
finance
(DF)
and
regional
sustainable
development
(RSD)
across
90
cities
within
six
major
city
clusters
in
China
over
period
from
2011
to
2020.
By
constructing
an
evaluation
index
system
for
DF
RSD,
we
employed
entropy
value
method
assess
their
levels,
coupling
coordination
degree
(CCD)
model
evaluate
interplay.
Our
analysis
extended
temporal
spatial
disparities,
distribution
dynamics,
convergence
of
CCD
through
kernel
density
estimation,
Markov
chain
analysis,
$$\sigma$$
σ
-convergence,
$$\beta$$
β
-convergence
techniques.
results
indicate
a
consistent
upward
trend
CCD,
yet
it
remains
at
low
level
with
pronounced
disparities
characteristics.
distribution’s
central
tendency
has
shifted
rightward
progressively,
albeit
decelerating
pace
annually.
transition
probability
matrix
suggests
stable
various
hinting
“club
convergence”.
Furthermore,
both
analyses
reveal
significant
trends
enhanced
by
economic
growth
factors.
Using
Quadratic
Assignment
Procedure
(QAP)
method,
found
that
significantly
influence
CCD’s
variances.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 18, 2024
It
is
of
critical
importance
to
address
energy
poverty
in
rural
areas
if
inclusive
prosperity
be
achieved.
Digital
finance
offers
new
opportunities
alleviate
these
regions.
However,
previous
studies
have
mainly
focused
on
the
impact
digital
poverty,
neglecting
research
its
and
specific
forms
poverty.
This
study
aims
fill
this
gap
by
investigating
The
period
2011–2021
was
selected
as
observation
period,
with
31
provinces
serving
objects.
fixed
effects
model
employed
investigate
while
exploring
mediating
effect.
results
indicate
that
alleviates
level
conclusion
remains
valid
following
a
series
robustness
tests.
Furthermore,
can
indirectly
through
technological
innovation
agricultural
entrepreneurship
activities.
Further
indicates
more
pronounced
regions
abundant
human
capital,
robust
government
intervention,
minimal
urban–rural
disparities.
extends
theoretical
support
for
Likewise,
finding
provides
perspective
relevant
departments
improve
welfare
residents
Environment Development and Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
The
global
landscape
is
witnessing
a
seismic
shift
propelled
by
the
wave
of
digital
economy,
with
transformation
emerging
as
linchpin
for
nations
striving
high-quality
development.
This
paper
navigates
intricate
nexus
between
policy
orientation
and
to
steer
green
sustainable
innovation
within
Chinese
enterprises.
Drawing
on
nuanced
theoretical
analysis
how
intricately
shapes
enterprises'
innovation,
this
research
systematically
dissects
impact
crafting
multi-temporal
double-difference
model
rooted
in
quasi-natural
experiment
Smart
City
Pilot
policy.
results
underscore
profound
influence
propelling
enterprises,
particularly
accentuated
effect
evident
non-state-owned
enterprises
firms
nestled
urban
locales
characterized
robust
industrialization
levels.
Furthermore,
we
identify
government
support
environmental
governance
significant
channels
through
which
exerts
its
influence,
while
financing
constraints
play
moderating
role
shaping
impact.
These
insights
offer
valuable
guidance
formulating
policies
aimed
at
fostering
