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The Impact of Corporate ESG Performance on Regional Energy Efficiency in China from the Perspective of Green Development

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In the context of pursuing green and low-carbon transformation, exploring how to improve regional energy efficiency in China is significant. This paper takes the Chinese A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen from 2009 to 2023 as the research object to empirically test the relationship between corporate ESG performance and regional energy efficiency. The results show that the ESG performance of enterprises has significantly improved energy efficiency in China. A mechanism analysis reveals that corporate ESG practices help alleviate financing constraints, reduce agency costs, and enhance information transparency, promoting regional energy efficiency.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su17062465

Authors: Linan Wang, Rixin Li, Ruotong Zhao

Institution: Jilin University of Finance and Economics

Language: English

Topic: Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896