This
study
investigates
how
digital
transformation
of
the
value
chain
(DTVC)
impacts
corporate
ESG
performance.
Analyzing
data
from
China's
A-share
market,
it
finds
DTVC
significantly
enhances
Mechanism
testing
reveals
boosts
through
innovation
investment
and
internal
control.
The
suggests
that
this
effect
is
stronger
in
non-manufacturing,
easy
operation
low
customer
concentration.
Research
unveils
DTVC's
influence
on
sustainability,
addressing
information
asymmetry
resource
allocation
across
stages,
offering
creation
insights.
Journal of Family Business Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 2, 2024
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
analyze
the
interaction
between
environmental,
social
and
governance
(ESG)
practices
digital
capabilities
in
promoting
business
model
innovation
(BMI)
family
firms.
Specifically,
it
researches
how
ESG
influence
BMI
firms,
breaking
down
this
into
its
components.
Design/methodology/approach
We
used
microdata
from
Flash
Eurobarometer
486
survey,
conducted
by
European
Commission
2020,
which
provides
detailed
data
on
challenges
obstacles
faced
businesses.
The
survey
included
telephone
interviews
with
key
managers
2,483
family-owned
businesses
across
27
EU
countries.
Findings
analysis
found
that
dimensions
of
significantly
enhance
Additionally,
environmental
enhances
while
interactions
or
do
not
show
significant
effects.
Research
limitations/implications
supports
theoretical
framework
integrates
innovation,
providing
empirical
evidence
for
concept
sustainable
models.
It
emphasizes
importance
sustainability,
engagement
robust
driving
innovation.
Practical
implications
Family
can
use
findings
guide
their
strategies
integrating
capabilities.
Policymakers
also
benefit
understanding
supporting
digitalization
businesses,
fostering
a
regulatory
environment
encourages
Originality/value
research
expands
interact
foster
BMI,
particularly
By
components,
offers
view
Managerial and Decision Economics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
ABSTRACT
Enhancing
firms'
ESG
performance
has
become
an
important
issue
for
promoting
sustainable
economic
development.
Nowadays,
the
application
of
big
data
technology
may
have
a
significant
impact
on
performance,
but
research
in
this
area
remains
relatively
insufficient.
Based
quasi‐natural
experiment
national
comprehensive
experimental
zone
pilot
policy
(NBDCEZs)
China,
study
employs
panel
from
1383
Chinese
nonfinancial
listed
firms
2009
to
2022.
We
utilize
difference‐in‐differences
(DID)
method
explore
development
performance.
The
results
indicate
that
implementation
NBDCEZs
positive
effect
enhancing
mechanism
analysis
suggests
effectively
improves
by
strengthening
information
disclosure
quality
and
alleviating
financing
constraints.
Additionally,
heterogeneity
finds
effects
are
more
pronounced
state‐owned
firms,
with
higher
financial
risk,
regions
lower
levels
informatization.
This
provides
insights
policymakers
business
decision‐makers
era
digital
economy.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 4043 - 4043
Published: April 30, 2025
Achieving
environmental
sustainability
in
the
G20
requires
aligning
economic
growth
with
effective
policy
interventions.
This
study
examines
role
of
financial
technology
(FNT),
legislation
(ENL),
and
institutional
quality
(INQ)
reducing
ecological
footprint
(EF),
while
also
assessing
adverse
impacts
natural
resource
extractions
(NRS)
expansion.
Using
CS-ARDL
on
panel
data
from
2000
to
2022,
confirms
cross-sectional
interdependence
long-term
cointegration
through
CIPS,
CADF,
Westerlund
tests.
The
findings
reveal
that
FNT,
ENL,
INQ
significantly
mitigate
EF,
whereas
NRS
exacerbate
it.
Robustness
is
validated
AMG
CCEMG
methods,
ANN
models
reinforcing
results.
Dumitrescu–Hurlin
test
establishes
a
bidirectional
link
between
NRS,
growth,
exert
unidirectional
influence
sustainability.
These
insights
underscore
need
for
stronger
regulatory
frameworks,
green
fintech
integration,
governance
reforms
drive
sustainable
transitions
economies.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
In
line
with
the
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
proposed
by
United
Nations
and
general
direction
of
global
green
low-carbon
transformation,
China
has
formulated
a
dual-carbon
target.
It
aims
to
peak
carbon
dioxide
emissions
2030
strive
for
neutrality
2060.
Therefore,
emission
intensity
(CEI)
gradually
become
research
focus.
This
study
investigates
effect
ESG
performance
on
CEI,
explores
moderating
climate
policy
uncertainty
(CPU)
digital
economy
(DE)
CEI.
Provincial-level
data
in
from
2011
2020
was
used
under
panel
analysis
method.
The
reveals
that
significantly
alleviates
addition,
CPU
weakens
efficiency
initiatives
decreasing
CEI
due
regulatory
unpredictability,
while
economy’s
expansion,
although
innovative,
may
exacerbate
regions
dependent
fossil
fuels.
contributes
literature
highlighting
need
integrated
policies
harmonize
growth
sustainability
goals.
Additionally,
it
underscores
significance
considering
DE
as
critical
factors
ESG-CEI
dynamics,
offering
insights
policymakers
aiming
balance
technological
advancement
environmental
responsibility.
