Digital Transformation and Carbon Reduction in Chinese Industrial Enterprises: Mediating Role of Green Innovation and Moderating Effects of ESG Practices

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(9), P. 4050 - 4050

Published: April 30, 2025

The urgent global challenge of mitigating climate change has intensified the need to reduce carbon emissions. China significantly contributes greenhouse gas emissions, placing substantial pressure on its industrial sector shift toward a low-carbon economy. However, current efforts have not yet achieved adequate progress in emission reduction. Digital Transformation (DT), involving integration digital technologies into business operations, offers promising pathway for sustainable practices and reduction Chinese enterprises. This study investigates impact DT Carbon Emissions Intensity (CEI) using data from listed companies (2013–2022) explores moderating role Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) practices. Findings reveal that reduces CEI, with green technological innovation (GTI) acting as key intermediary. ESG moderates both direct relationship between CEI indirectly influences intermediary variables like GTI, further affecting CEI. Heterogeneity analysis shows effectively curbs capital- technology-intensive industries China’s eastern western regions, though is weaker elsewhere. recommends policymakers promote through targeted incentives, boost strengthen oversight disclosure. These measures can help enterprises leverage digitalization sustainability advance neutrality goals. insights also provide valuable recommendations other developing nations facing similar environmental challenges seeking development pathways.

Language: Английский

Spatio-temporal evolution and driving mechanism of the dual transformation and coordination between digitalization and greening

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 371, P. 123110 - 123110

Published: Nov. 9, 2024

Language: Английский