Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
impact
of
ESG
performance
on
enterprise
carbon
emission
intensity,
using
panel
data
from
A-share
listed
companies
over
2011–2022.
The
findings
suggest
that
can
encourage
enterprises
to
actively
engage
in
environmental
governance,
enhancing
their
profitability
and
reducing
thereby
achieving
dual
optimization
economic
benefits.
mechanism
test
reveals
intermediary
roles
institutional
investors’
participation,
total
factor
productivity,
green
technology
innovation.
Heterogeneity
analysis
indicates
relationship
between
intensity
varies
with
different
degrees
management
shortsightedness,
ownership
separation,
equity
balance,
legitimacy
status,
industrial
pollution
characteristics,
reflecting
heterogeneous
influence
driven
by
Intrinsic
motivation
external
factors.
Notably,
mitigating
is
mainly
attributed
enhanced
corporate
profitability,
which
effectively
decelerates
growth
rate
emissions,
albeit
insufficient
arrest
overall
increase.
observation
points
a
certain
degree
“green
paradox”
phenomenon.
Overall,
underscores
significant
contribution
promoting
enterprises’
transformation
efforts.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(24), P. 6291 - 6291
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
ESG
metrics
have
become
increasingly
important
in
evaluating
corporate
sustainability
and
meeting
regulatory
expectations.
Thus,
it
is
essential
to
explore
these
elements
for
a
clearer
understanding.
This
study
examined
the
environmental
(E),
social
(S),
governance
(G)
scores
across
various
sub-sectors
of
energy
industry.
Using
systems
thinking
creating
shared
value
(CSV)
approaches,
research
investigated
whether
performance
varies
significantly
among
how
changes
one
pillar
might
influence
others.
Data
from
576
companies
Thomson
Reuters
EIKON
database
were
analyzed
using
ANOVA,
correlation,
multiple
regression.
The
results
revealed
distinct
differences
sub-sectors,
with
practices
often
reinforcing
each
other.
However,
showed
weaker
influence,
highlighting
need
further
on
frameworks
clarify
underlying
reasons
integrate
better
other
pillars.
has
specific
implications
strategic
management
provided
recommendations
studies.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
impact
of
ESG
performance
on
enterprise
carbon
emission
intensity,
using
panel
data
from
A-share
listed
companies
over
2011–2022.
The
findings
suggest
that
can
encourage
enterprises
to
actively
engage
in
environmental
governance,
enhancing
their
profitability
and
reducing
thereby
achieving
dual
optimization
economic
benefits.
mechanism
test
reveals
intermediary
roles
institutional
investors’
participation,
total
factor
productivity,
green
technology
innovation.
Heterogeneity
analysis
indicates
relationship
between
intensity
varies
with
different
degrees
management
shortsightedness,
ownership
separation,
equity
balance,
legitimacy
status,
industrial
pollution
characteristics,
reflecting
heterogeneous
influence
driven
by
Intrinsic
motivation
external
factors.
Notably,
mitigating
is
mainly
attributed
enhanced
corporate
profitability,
which
effectively
decelerates
growth
rate
emissions,
albeit
insufficient
arrest
overall
increase.
observation
points
a
certain
degree
“green
paradox”
phenomenon.
Overall,
underscores
significant
contribution
promoting
enterprises’
transformation
efforts.
