Can SMEs synergistic transformation of digitization and greenization promote enterprise risk-taking? [PDF]
Wang J, Cui J.
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Beyond Structural Interventions: The Human Architecture Shaping ESG Integration in Corporate Systems
ABSTRACT Despite the promotion of ESG in corporate discourse, substantive integration of ESG principles into business practices remains challenging. This study applies and extends Meadows' leverage framework to examine ESG integration in UAE‐listed firms.
M. Schulte, Dimitris Christopoulos
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Global market trends and financial performance of the corporate fast-food industry and their potential contributions to diets high in meat and ultra-processed foods. [PDF]
Sievert K +5 more
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ABSTRACT Circular economy (CE) and social entrepreneurship (SE) are increasingly recognised as critical pathways for sustainable development, yet CE research often underplays social inclusion, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs).
Maria L. Granados, Adeyemi Adelekan
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Digital transformation and corporate ESG performance: Research based on a capability-motivation dual framework. [PDF]
Huang C.
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Climate Stress Testing on European SME Securitised Loans Under Climate Mitigation Scenarios
ABSTRACT Assessing the future impact of climate risks on the probability of default (PD) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is challenging due to limited disclosure, policy uncertainty and exposure to physical risks. This paper addresses this gap by integrating macroeconomic variables from the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS ...
Luca Zanin, Raffaella Calabrese
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The impact of de-familization on green innovation: Evidence from SRDI family firms in China. [PDF]
Huang J, Zhou L, Song S, Zhou H.
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Free Trade Zones and Corporate ESG: Evidence From a Quasi‐Natural Experiment in China
ABSTRACT This study examines how China's Pilot Free Trade Zones (FTZs) influence corporate ESG performance. Using a staggered difference‐in‐differences model on Chinese listed firms from 2009 to 2024, we combine coarsened exact matching (CEM) and geography‐based instrumental variables to ensure robust identification.
Wen Li, Yinghan Zhao, Brian Lucey
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How mixed ownership affects investment efficiency? evidence from state-owned enterprises in China. [PDF]
Huo X, Zhao Y, Dong Z.
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ABSTRACT Adopting a signaling perspective, this study examines whether corporate green patenting reduces the cost of equity by mitigating information asymmetry in capital markets. Using longitudinal panel data from South Korea, we find that green patenting—encapsulating technological innovation related to energy, environmental protection, and climate ...
Jeongdae Yim, Su‐Yol Lee
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