Global climate change has necessitated a transition to sustainable development, prompting nations to prioritize green total factor productivity (GTFP) as a key indicator of economic and environmental efficiency. This study examines the role of the green innovation network (GIN) in enhancing urban GTFP within China’s Yangtze River Delta (YRD)—a regi...
As environmental pollution intensifies, China has begun to implement green credit policies to reduce credit allocation to highly polluting enterprises. This research examines the influence of green credit on the cash flow of heavily polluting enterprises, based on the implementation of the “Green Credit Guidelines”. The policy creates a quasi-natur...
The worldwide growing concern about climate change is leading industries to adopt measures to reduce negative externalities. New financial instruments have been developed under the umbrella of green finance aimed at meeting the financial requirements linked to significant investments for green strategies. Bulk shipping companies are increasingly aw...
With the rapid economic growth in China, the years from 2012 to 2017 witnessed a severe outbreak of haze pollution. In response, numerous enterprises were shut down or forced to reduce production, leading to significant negative impacts on the economy and society. Consequently, the scientific management of haze pollution has become a focal point of...
Green finance has emerged as a critical driver of sustainable development for the banking industry. Engaging employees is essential for the successful implementation of green finance initiatives. This study aims to examine the employee engagement strategies of leading Indonesian banks and compare them with non-banking financial institutions. By ana...
Published in Frontiers in Environmental Science
Introduction Environmental issues are related to the physical health and welfare level of all human beings, and the mandatory and dominant nature of environmental regulation (ER) effectively solves the difficult problem of unequal environmental obligations and gives impetus to improving environmental equality. Methods Therefore, based on a sample o...
Promoting the role of green finance (GF) in agricultural green transformation is essential for easing resource constraints and achieving sustainable agricultural development. Based on provincial-level data from 2006 to 2022, this study considers the China GF reform and innovation pilot zone as a quasi-natural experiment. It empirically examines the...
The ecological value of cultivated land contributes to a harmonious agricultural environment. Green finance support is essential to promoting the ecological value of cultivated land. Nevertheless, research specifically centered on cultivated land as a primary focus remains limited in exploring the relationship between ecological value and green fin...
Published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Introduction Pollutants from farming and rural life have a serious negative impact on water and soil. The advantages of green finance in financial support and credit management can guide the green transformation of agricultural production, thus protecting the ecological environment. Methods Based on panel data from 30 provinces in China from 2005 t...
The growth of climate investment and financing highlights the growing global focus on climate change. In China, fostering the coordinated development of climate investment and financing and green finance is a crucial step toward accomplishing sustainable development objectives and addressing climate challenges effectively. By constructing the indic...
