Substantive transformation or strategic response? The impact of a negative social responsibility performance gap on green merger and acquisition of heavily polluting firms DOI
Ziyuan Sun, Xiao Sun, Lihong Wang

et al.

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 25

Published: Dec. 4, 2023

AbstractHow to promote heavily polluting firms achieve substantive green transformation is an important issue. Using the data from Chinese samples, this paper investigates influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance feedback on decision and merger acquisition (GMA). We find that a negative CSR gap positively related likelihood GMA. From perspective market pressure, mediating roles investor sentiment media coverage are revealed. Furthermore, above promotion effect only reflected in with high financial slack, public environmental attention, or growth stage. Regarding GMA performance, we driven by merely promotes strategic innovation, but it innovation when under high-intensity government regulation. This study provides new insights how engage improve performance.Keywords: gapgreen acquisitioncollaborative governanceinvestor sentimentmedia AcknowledgementsKey Projects Social Science Fund Jiangsu Province; Policy Guidance Plan Project Xuzhou City (Soft Research).Disclosure statementNo potential conflict interest was reported author(s).Data availability statementThe datasets used analyzed during available corresponding author reasonable request.Supplemental dataSupplemental for article can be accessed here.Notes1 According “Administration Acquisition Listed Firms” issued government, considered controlling cases where acquirer holds more than 30% effective voting rights. Accordingly, ratio serves as criterion determining whether has control over target firm.2 As suggested Pan et al. (Citation2019) Sun, Kong, Tao (Citation2023), price 1 million yuan generally chosen ensure M&A transaction meaningful. samples low may not sufficient have significant impact acquirers’ performance.Additional informationFundingThe authors sincerely appreciate editor anonymous reviewers their valuable comments. work supported National Natural Foundation China [Grant No. L2124032] Later Funding 21FGLB017].

Language: Английский

Examining the influence of green innovations in industrial enterprises on China's smart city development DOI

Shubo Yang,

Atif Jahanger, Muhammad Usman

et al.

Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 199, P. 123031 - 123031

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

Language: Английский

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46

ESG disclosure and investment-financing maturity mismatch: Evidence from China DOI
Fan Zhang, Xiaobing Lai,

Chong Guo

et al.

Research in International Business and Finance, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 70, P. 102312 - 102312

Published: March 5, 2024

Language: Английский

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33

The effect of government informatization construction on corporate digital technology innovation: New evidence from China DOI
Yuan Feng, Changfei Nie

Business Ethics the Environment & Responsibility, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 11, 2024

Abstract This study explores the impact of government informatization construction on corporate digital technology innovation. It uses integration and industrialization pilot zones in China as a quasi‐natural experiment construction, construct difference‐in‐differences model. Based sample Chinese A‐share corporations from 2007 to 2021, empirical findings reveal that significantly promotes innovation by enhancing attention technologies reducing transaction costs. Furthermore, positive is more pronounced southern regions with stronger intellectual property protection high‐tech economy industries, well mature‐stage higher levels These provide valuable insights for implementing policies facilitating

Language: Английский

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19

Does the perception of smart governance enhance commercial investments? Evidence from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou DOI Creative Commons
Jinghua Yin, Haiying Song

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(8), P. e19024 - e19024

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

This study explores how the perception of specific aspects smart governance affects business environment as to attract investment. To this end, we used a survey design and collected data from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou. A total 500 responses different industries companies were obtained then empirically analyzed using ridge regression intermediary effect models. We found that enhances investment due strong abundant opportunities. Natural sustainability attracts directly because, when cities become smart, they tend improve their talent capital inflows. external participation has direct impact on enterprise because it creates more An improved social credit system represents comprehensive progress positively mediates is first combine key elements governance, development stage various dimensions analyze influence perceptions commercial investments.

Language: Английский

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40

Business Models Used in Smart Cities—Theoretical Approach with Examples of Smart Cities DOI Creative Commons
Radosław Wolniak, Bożena Gajdzik,

Michaline Grebski

et al.

Smart Cities, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(4), P. 1626 - 1669

Published: July 1, 2024

This paper examines business model implementations in three leading European smart cities: London, Amsterdam, and Berlin. Through a systematic literature review comparative analysis, the study identifies analyzes various models employed these urban contexts. The findings reveal diverse array of models, including public–private partnerships, build–operate–transfer arrangements, performance-based contracts, community-centric innovation hubs, revenue-sharing outcome-based financing, asset monetization strategies. Each city leverages unique combination to address its specific challenges priorities. highlights role PPPs large-scale infrastructure projects, BOT arrangements transportation solutions, contracts driving efficiency accountability. It also explores benefits strategies enhancing sustainability, efficiency, livability cities. offers valuable insights for policymakers, planners, researchers seeking advance development worldwide.

Language: Английский

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13

Job creation or disruption? Unraveling the effects of smart city construction on corporate employment in China DOI
Yuqiang Cao, Yong Hu, Qian Liu

et al.

Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 195, P. 122783 - 122783

Published: Aug. 16, 2023

Language: Английский

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19

Mapping the literature trends of consumer behavior and sustainability: insights from a bibliometric analysis approach DOI
Mohammed Hael, Saddam A. Hazaea,

Honglie Zhang

et al.

Environment Development and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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7

Green innovation dynamics in Chinese manufacturing enterprises: a new institutional and stakeholder theory inquiry DOI

Yuguo Jiang,

Enock Mintah Ampaw, Dennis Asante

et al.

Environment Development and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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7

Does Environmental Regulation Affect Corporate Environmental Awareness? A Quasi-Natural Experiment Based on Low-Carbon City Pilot Policy DOI
Xing Gao,

Xinjie Lai,

Xuan Tang

et al.

Economic Analysis and Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 84, P. 1164 - 1184

Published: Oct. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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5

Does smart city construction promote urban green development? Evidence from a double machine learning model DOI
Yuchen Jiang, Jiasen Sun

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 373, P. 123701 - 123701

Published: Dec. 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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5