Empirical Study on the Impact of Digital Transformation on ESG

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10.2991/978-94-6463-770-0_5How to use a DOI?

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Digital Transformation; ESG Evaluation; Green Innovation; Social Responsibility; Corporate Governance

Abstract

This study explores how digital transformation influences the ESG performance of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2014 to 2022. It finds that digital transformation plays a crucial role in improving corporate ESG compliance, with positive effect even after addressing potential biases and conducting robustness checks. The analysis highlights that digital transformation boosts ESG performance primarily by fostering green innovation and increasing social responsibility within enterprises. Further analysis shows that the impact is especially significant in the manufacturing, high-polluting, and high-tech sectors. This research underscores the importance of digital transformation in enhancing ESG practices and supporting sustainable development in Chinese businesses.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ruipeng Wang
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/26
TI  - Empirical Study on the Impact of Digital Transformation on ESG
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 3rd International Conference on Digital Economy and Management Science (CDEMS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 30
EP  - 45
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-770-0_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-770-0_5
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