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The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the relationship between environmental, social and financial performance. In particular, based on the literature, we hypothesise the existence of a 'sand cone' model of sustainability that implies cumulative and sequential effects among the three performance dimensions. The hypothesis is tested using the fixed effects model on a longitudinal dataset of secondary data covering the period 2010–2019. The dataset includes 661 companies operating in the manufacturing industry and located in Europe, North America and Asia. The findings show that environmental, social and financial performance do not conflict but cumulate. The sequence of performance improvements that outlines a 'sand cone' starts with environmental sustainability and ends with financial performance, while social performance fully mediates the relationship between the two. Any other sequence is not confirmed by the data. These results are however valid only in Western countries (i.e. Europe and North America). Based on these findings, this research informs managers that the three pillars of sustainability have a cumulative effect, but only if a specific implementation sequence is followed. However, managers should be aware that these cumulative effects need some time to show up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the advancement of distributed energy systems, energy sharing has emerged as a crucial trading mechanism on the demand-side, enabling participants to share self-generated energy with their neighbors through contractual agreements. Nevertheless, a comprehensive analysis is needed to balance the benefits among energy prosumers, given their distinct characteristics. This paper proposes a multi-energy sharing framework with flexible demand-side management based on full cooperation. We evaluate the economic and environmental performance of sharing participants, considering the impacts of different operation modes and diverse demand profiles. Cooperative game theory is employed to maximize the social welfare of all participants, with the different allocation schemes are used to distribute the cooperative surplus among stakeholders. The fairness of these schemes is assessed to ensure the feasibility and equity of the proposed framework. The results indicate that the centralized multi-energy sharing framework yields win-win outcomes for both individual and collective interests. Specifically, the total cost and carbon dioxide emissions of prosumers in the shared scenario are reduced by 13% and 16%, respectively, compared to individual operation scenarios. Moreover, thermal energy management is critically important for energy sharing. Furthermore, varying combinations of building types significantly affect cost savings and emission reductions, influencing energy sharing patterns and quantities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As global sustainability imperatives increase, understanding how green finance policies and technological innovation influence corporate environmental performance has become a relevant issue. This study examines the impact of green finance on corporate environmental practices, particularly focusing on how innovation enhances sustainable energy transitions. A difference-in-differences (DID) approach was employed. This research compares corporate environmental performance before and after the implementation of green finance policies across treated and control groups. This method allows for isolating the effect of green finance by controlling for temporal and individual factors, providing robust insights into policy efficacy. Our findings indicate a statistically significant improvement in environmental performance, particularly among larger, state-owned enterprises in China's eastern regions. The findings also underscore the moderating role of innovation in optimizing green finance outcomes. Finally, important implications for policymakers aiming to drive corporate sustainability are offered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

High-speed rail (HSR) has completely revolutionized intercity travel, significantly impacting economic activities. Recent studies have increasingly focused on how HSR affects environmental pollution. Given China's extensive HSR policy in recent years, we extend this discussion in the context of China, introducing several new dimensions. Firstly, by manually collecting the daily operating routes of each HSR line in China, we construct a dynamic, directed, and weighted HSR network and provide a detailed description of the topological evolution of Chinese HSR from 2007 to 2014. Secondly, by employing network theory algorithms, we develop a city-level HSR strength index. This approach diverges from the commonly used multi-period difference-in-differences (DID) specification, allowing us to better address heterogeneity and discontinuity issues in identifying HSR effects. Thirdly, by leveraging the specific structure of the HSR network, we analyze how cities are interconnected and, for the first time, discuss the impact of " HSR -catalyzed supervision pressure" on firms' pollution performance. Our findings show that firms exposed to higher HSR service intensity are more likely to reduce their SO 2 emissions, a result that remains robust across various checks and other pollutants. We propose an intercity interaction story, predicting that HSR facilitates spillovers among city groups, thereby increasing environmental supervision pressure from neighboring cities in the HSR network. In further empirical analysis, we identify three specific sources of supervision pressure: peer pressure, vertical pressure, and public pressure. • HSR intensity reduces SO 2 emissions. • Emission reduction effect comes from HSR-catalyzed supervision pressure. • Supervision pressures include peer pressure, vertical pressure, public pressure. • HSR strength index constructed based on Chinese dynamic, directed and weighted HSR network. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study investigates the intricate relationship between CSR, green innovation, and environmental performance within the context of China's manufacturing industries. Given the pressing environmental challenges faced by this sector, understanding how CSR practices correlate with sustainable innovations is critical for stakeholders aiming to enhance environmental outcomes. This was a survey-based study using a questionnaire and the five-point Likert scale; items were adopted from previous studies. Sampling was drawn through random sampling. Utilizing a sample of 327 respondents, this research employs SPSS and Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) as analytical tools. The findings reveal a robust positive correlation between CSR practices and green innovation, as evidenced by a path coefficient of 0.704. These data support the stakeholder theory, which posits that organizations attentive to stakeholder expectations are more inclined to adopt sustainable practices. Furthermore, this study underscores the mediating role of green innovation in the relationship between CSR and environmental performance, highlighting its importance in aligning organizational strategies with sustainability-oriented stakeholder interests. This conclusion aligns with the existing literature emphasizing CSR's significance in improving environmental performance through innovative approaches. However, an unexpected finding emerged: there exists a weak negative relationship between green innovation and organizational agility (−0.080). This suggests that, while firms strive for sustainable innovations, they may inadvertently compromise their flexibility in responding to evolving market demands. By addressing these dynamics, this research contributes valuable insights into how CSR can effectively spur green innovation and promote sustainable practices within China's manufacturing sector. This study fills a gap in the existing literature by elucidating the mechanisms that connect CSR with enhanced environmental performance while also recognizing the potential trade-offs associated with innovation strategies. Also, the exploration of agility, which is least investigated, can also open various doors towards sustainability and the adaptation of new changes. Future research is encouraged to further explore these relationships across different industries and delve deeper into the mechanisms linking CSR to improved environmental outcomes, ultimately guiding organizations in balancing sustainability efforts with market responsiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the significance of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) within the Iranian automotive sector, emphasizing the assessment of suppliers' sustainability performance in light of increasing global environmental concerns and regulatory demands. This study employs the TOPSIS (Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) method to evaluate five principal suppliers—SAPCO, MEGA Motor, Crouse Company, Sazehgostar, and ITMCO—based on twelve criteria: green initiatives, quality, waste reduction, eco-design, reverse logistics, sustainable investments, financial costs, management commitment, strategic capabilities, customer satisfaction, innovation, and trust. Findings indicate that SAPCO and Sazehgostar demonstrate superior sustainability owing to their strong environmental policies, whereas MEGA Motor, Crouse Company, and ITMCO reveal aspects requiring enhancement. The results underscore the imperative of incorporating SSCM principles to improve supply chain efficiency and sustainability. Despite the apparent high costs of SSCM implementation, research indicates that the advantages include enhanced productivity and regulatory compliance. The research additionally advocates for more investigation into SSCM-related variables and the influence of upcoming technologies. Adopting SSCM enables automotive firms to comply with regulatory mandates and satisfy consumer demands, promoting a more sustainable and competitive sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite extensive research on e‐waste management, the integrative responsibilities of multi‐stakeholders and the dependency on technology remain underexplored. This study aims to develop an integrative multi‐stakeholder responsibility model to advance the net‐zero goal in e‐waste management. Following the PRISMA protocol, we conducted a systematic review of 99 articles. The review revealed three themes of stakeholder responsibility, four performance measure categories, three e‐waste solutions, and four roles of smart technologies. These insights informed the development of a conceptual model to enhance environmental performance in e‐waste. The proposed model emphasises critical attributes of multi‐stakeholder relationships, including partnership, shared responsibility, inclusiveness, and transparency; it offers practical guidance for multi‐stakeholders in prioritising efficient and mature technologies to be adopted and diffused, enabling effective e‐waste management. Our study extends stakeholder theory from an organisation‐centric to a problem‐based perspective, highlighting its practical implications for effective e‐waste management and suggesting future research directions for sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A global consensus exists emphasizing the need to curtail carbon emissions to preserve the environment and promote sustainable development. In this study, we investigate the impact of economic freedom on corporate carbon emissions. We show that economic freedom negatively impacts corporate carbon emissions based on a panel dataset of 2,932 companies from 24 countries between 2004 and 2019. We also identify the underlying mechanisms involving resource utilization and industrial agglomeration. Additionally, we provide compelling evidence that carbon emissions reduction also boosts future economic performance. We also find that the effect of economic freedom on corporate carbon emissions is evident in companies facing elevated financial distress risks, high tax burdens, low financing constraints, and where the CEO serves on the board of directors. Moreover, we find that the escalation in economic freedom exhibits a notably stronger restraining effect on corporate carbon emissions in developed countries relative to developing nations. Overall, our findings contribute to a robust theoretical framework and provide valuable policy insights for the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines how exposure to climate risk, encompassing physical, transition, and regulation risks, affects stock returns. Our main contribution is the insight that stocks with positive temperature co-variation earn lower future returns, acting as a hedge during periods of heightened investor marginal utility. Additionally, a positive change in a firm's environmental score is associated with higher stock returns, while a higher level of environmental score corresponds to lower stock returns. To evaluate the contribution of climate change factors in the asset pricing model, we construct climate change factor-mimicking portfolios. Empirical results demonstrate that the model, comprising the temperature anomaly factor, climate news factor, and corporate environment factor, consistently outperforms the Fama–French 5-factor and q-factor models in capturing cross-sectional variations in average stock returns. In addition, this model performs better than the model presented by Görgen et al. (2020) and Ume (2021), which incorporate only the carbon risk factor. This underscores the importance of considering multiple facets of climate change in assessing its impact on asset pricing. As a result of this, study, relying solely on one aspect of climate change, may lead to an understatement of its overall effect on financial markets. Implications of this study suggest that considering a multi-faceted approach to climate risk in asset pricing models can lead to more accurate valuation and risk management strategies in financial markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the impact of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations on environmental performance for a sample of 141 countries. Results of cross-sectional regression models show that the impact is significant and negative, which suggests that the current AML/CFT regulations jeopardize global efforts towards achieving the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 as planned. This can be attributed to the costly efforts of compliance with AML/CFT regulations which may be holding back the finance sector from prioritizing environmental goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although there has been considerable interest in innovative architectural and technical solutions for energy rehabilitation of housing, there has been less focus on environmental rehabilitation, which requires more rigorous processes and approaches to minimise environmental impact. This paper addresses this gap by evaluating the environmental performances of traditional Saharan single-family houses and contemporary European multi-family dwellings, in arid and oceanic-continental climates. The assessment was conducted using a multi-criteria indicator system based on a mathematical model and combining four impact categories (cumulative energy demand, resource depletion, greenhouse effect and smog), five indices (thermal, energy, environmental, morphological and metabolic) and four scenarios. The study indicates that the use of low-energy heating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and appropriate thermal zoning with insulated walls can reduce the heating demand of dwellings in oceanic-continental climates by 33.5% and 12% respectively. Additionally, the use of stone in the same climate can reduce the initial requirements of the baseline variant by up to 36.5%. The strategies employed ensured environmental optimization, along with a closed island morphology featuring offsets ranging from 0 to 45% from the reference. In arid climates, standard masonry optimized the energy performance of Saharan dwellings, reducing their heating needs by 31% and their cooling needs by 35%. This strategy, along with the patio and a closed island morphology, optimised their environmental performance, with reference offsets ranging from 0 to 41%. A tool has been developed to promote sustainable development in the built environment by enhancing codes and regulations for sustainable construction and rehabilitation operations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study uses data from listed companies in China from 2008 to 2021, constructs a comprehensive evaluation of corporate environmental performance from the perspective of internal efficiency and externalities based on the text analysis method, and analyzes the impact and mechanism of environmental performance on profitability. In addition, we find that improving environmental performance can significantly increase profitability, especially if the company tackles pollution at the source. Furthermore, the impact of environmental performance on profitability tends to be driven by external markets. Obtaining environmental certifications, awards, and green patents can provide positive feedback and significantly increase profitability. In addition, the mechanism analysis shows that environmental performance affects firm profitability by improving green technology innovation, reducing financing constraints and increasing operating income. Finally, the results of the heterogeneity analysis show that the profitability-enhancing effect of environmental performance is stronger in non-state-owned firms, in clean industries firms and in regions with carbon emission trading. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of dimension of dynamic capabilities such as Entrepreneurial orientation (EO), technological innovation (TIN), and digital transformation (DT) and dimension of Stakeholder environment, society, and governance (ESG) practices on environmental performance (EP) in the handicraft industry. This study also investigates the mediating impact of dynamic capabilities such as Technological innovation (TIN) and Entrepreneurial orientation between ESG and EP and has applied the Sobel test. This study also checks the moderating impact of Digital transformation (DT) on EP through TIN. The Sobel test is most suitable for mediation analysis, whether partial or complete mediation. For this study, exploratory research methods , convenience sampling, and tools used a 5-point Likert scale. Therefore, the study was well suited to this type of experimental research, since it used the PLS–SEM path coefficient algorithm and PCA analysis software to examine several correlations simultaneously. A total of 150 respondents participated in this survey who were artisan's new entrepreneurs and firm owners in the handicraft industry. Because of their outsized influence on emissions worldwide and consumption of resources, businesses worldwide have a responsibility to ensure environmental stability while also working to improve their practices to improve the craft industry as part of the small industry. These findings prove that by adopting ESG principles and Entrepreneurial orientation, the impact of technological innovation supports the environment's performance. The development of eco-friendly goods and procedures, the enhancement of craft productivity, and the evolution of sustainable development strategies are all greatly aided by digital transformation, technological innovation handicraft business environmental sustainability in the face of the escalating difficulties brought on by climate change. For verification and exploration of entrepreneurial orientation, technological innovation, Environmental performance, and environmental social and governance (ESG), this study is supported by the Dynamic capability theory (DCT), stakeholder theory, and especially ESG criteria. The research shows that firms' environmental performance can be significantly improved by emphasizing ESG factors and embracing technological advancements and entrepreneurial orientation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study looks into how companies react to and adjust to shifting social and environmental factors. A comprehensive model is put forth and empirically tested using data from the pharmaceutical business, utilizing the dynamic capabilities theory perspective. An investigation is conducted into the factors that explain and influence the relationship between environmental performance (EP) and green transformational leaders (GTLs). Green empowerment and efficacy are suggested as potential explanators and green training is regarded as a prerequisite. A total of 247 managers employed by pharmaceutical companies provided data for the analysis of the suggested model. The analysis methods employed were PROCESS Macro and Structure Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings show that green transformational leaders have an insignificant direct influence on environmental performance but a significant indirect impact. This relationship is significantly mediated by green empowerment and self-efficacy and moderated by green training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Environmental issues are increasing in importance for businesses day by day. Businesses are undergoing an environmentally focused transformation in all their activities within the value chain. Therefore, the necessity of integrating and maintaining the concept of "green" in all processes such as production, technology development, marketing, and supply chains has emerged. Topics such as environmentally sensitive production systems, green supply, and green innovation (GI) are both accepted in practice in various sectors and are examined in the literature. When the impact of green practices on the performance items of businesses is taken into consideration, it is important to examine the issue from this perspective. In this context, the aim of this study is to examine the impact of green supply chain management (GSCM) practices on GI, environmental performance (EP), and competitive advantage (CA). Within the framework of this aim, a survey was conducted on 283 businesses producing plastic, packaging, and textile products in Gaziantep (169) and Konya (114) provinces in Türkiye. In this study, where the quantitative research method was adopted, the hypotheses established were tested by using structural equation modeling (SEM). SPSS 22.0 package program and AMOS 22.0 program were used in the analysis. Within the scope of the analysis, the measurement model (confirmatory factor analysis) was first tested. As a result of the analysis, GSCM practices have a positive impact on GI and CA; GSCM has a positive impact on EP; GI has a positive impact on CA; and EP has not a positive impact on CA. This study is significant as it examines the combined impact of GSCM, GI, EP, and CA. Also, this study is important as it is the first study to examine the impact of GSCM practices on GI, EP, and CA in Türkiye. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research was conducted through institutional theory to understand how entrepreneurs' green strategy alignment and institutional isomorphism promote the environmental performance of entrepreneurial firms in the agribusiness sector using a self-reporting questionnaire for 126 agribusiness entrepreneurs. The findings showed that green strategy alignment significantly influences green creative behaviour; green creative behaviour significantly influences institutional isomorphism, and green creative behaviour influences environmental performance. Meanwhile, institutional isomorphism fully mediates the relationship between green strategy alignment and environmental performance. The paper offers the first insight into how agribusiness entrepreneurs ought to monitor employee behaviour and encourage the adoption of innovative green protocols and cultural practices, given that green creative behaviour derives environmental performance. The study extends the functional utility of institutional isomorphism, relative to green strategy and culturally centred entrepreneur behaviour for the environmental performance of the agribusiness sector, with insights from the Schumpeter model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vegetables are important economic crops globally, and their production has approximately doubled over the past 20 years. Globally, vegetables account for 13% of the harvested area but consume 25% of the fertilizer, leading to serious environmental impacts. However, the quantitative evaluation of vegetable production systems in subtropical plateau lake basins and the establishment of optimal management practices to further reduce environmental risks are still lacking. Using the life cycle assessment method, this study quantified the global warming, eutrophication, acidification, and energy depletion potential of vegetable production in a subtropical plateau lake basin in China based on data from 183 farmer surveys. Our results indicated that vegetable production in the study area, the Erhai Lake Basin, was high but came at a high environmental cost, mainly due to low fertilizer efficiency and high nutrient loss. Root vegetables have relatively high environmental costs due to the significant environmental impacts of fertilizer production, transportation, and application. A comprehensive analysis showed that the vegetable production in this region exhibited low economic and net ecosystem economic benefits, with ranges of 7.88–8.91 × 103 and 7.35–8.69 × 103 $ ha−1, respectively. Scenario analysis showed that adopting strategies that comprehensively consider soil, crop, and nutrient conditions for vegetable production can reduce environmental costs (with reductions in global warming potential (GWP), eutrophication potential (EP), acidification potential (AP), and energy depletion potential (EDP) by 10.6–28.2%, 65.1–73.5%, 64.5–71.9%, 47.8–70.4%, respectively) compared with the current practices of farmers. This study highlighted the importance of optimizing nutrient management in vegetable production based on farmers' practices, which can achieve more yield with less environmental impacts and thereby avoid the "trade-off" effect between productivity and environmental sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scholars have recognised the significance of the industrial environmental performance. However, the factors that influence factor environmental performance have received little attention. To fill this gap, and take advantage of the intellectual capital-based perspective theory, this paper analysed the impact of green intellectual capital on environmental performance, in turn, its impact on manufacturing industries' environmental performance. The mediating role of green training and development was also investigated. Cross-sectional data was supplied by 194 workers from Pakistani industrial firms. A partial least squares method was used to analyse the data. Green intellectual capital (green human capital and green structural capital) was found to be positively related to the firm's environmental performance. The green training and development as a mediator were significant with the study's proposed paradigm. The study emphasized green human capital as a critical intangible element for achieving environmental sustainability. It also shed light on the importance of green structural capital, which creates an environment and organisational framework that support corporate environmental stewardship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Corporate social responsibility(CSR) is becoming increasingly important in the field of corporate sustainability. However, despite the growing literature on CSR, there is a paucity of empirical evidence examining external environmental pressures. This paper aims to fill this gap by exploring the relationship between CSR and green exploratory innovation from the perspective of three types of environmental regulations: mandatory, market-driven, and voluntary regulations. Using Chinese-listed companies from 2010 to 2019 as original data, we examined the impacts of CSR on green exploratory innovation of firms and the moderating effects of the three regulations using a moderating effect model. The results concluded that CSR could significantly stimulate firms to engage in green exploratory innovation. Mandatory and market-driven regulations exhibited positive moderating effects, and market-driven regulations have a greater impact on CSR strategies. In contrast, voluntary regulations showed a negative moderating effect. Our study will be of great value to companies under external environmental pressure and will provide a new path to achieve sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study delves into the relationship between green improvisational behavior (GIB), environmental orientation (EO), a green creative climate (GCC), and how they influence the environmental (EP) and social performance (SP) in the hotel industry. Through the perspective of stakeholder theory, the study examines how these factors work together to cultivate an atmosphere. The data was carefully collected through surveys at Pearl Continental Hotels & Resorts branches, a known chain of luxury hotels in Pakistan. Using Structural Equation Modeling for analysis, the study reveals insights for the hospitality industry in promoting a culture that encourages innovative and sustainable practices through environmentally friendly actions. By understanding what drives the development of an environment, hotels can create an organizational culture that supports eco‐friendly initiatives. Additionally, this research contributes to existing knowledge by investigating the role of focus in effectively implementing and utilizing practices that promote a green creative climate for improved environmental and social performance within the hotel industry. The results provide implications for practices within hotels and offer theoretical perspectives on the factors driving sustainability efforts in this sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainable fashion design arises as a crucial reaction to the industry's fashion necessity for environmental influence reduction and addressing sustainability challenges effectively. This study examines the nuanced dimensions of this pursuit and its influence on the industry's environmental performance. Through a mixed‐method research approach involving 268 designers and 159 participants included in the interview process (fashion experts, entrepreneurs, and business strategists), the investigation explored the efficacy of eco‐friendly practices in enhancing overall sustainability. The findings underscore significant improvements in environmental performance metrics for fashion companies embracing sustainable design practices, revealing a direct correlation between such practices and a reduction in carbon footprint. The study identifies key drivers prompting fashion businesses to invest in innovative sustainable design solutions, particularly in response to sustainability challenges and consumer demand for eco‐friendly products. Collaboration with eco‐conscious suppliers and transparent supply chain practices is pivotal for effectively addressing sustainability challenges. Besides, the research underscores the significance of incorporating principles of circular economy, including recycling and upcycling, to augment environmental performance within the fashion sector. By offering practical insights and theoretical reflections, our research enriches the discourse on sustainable fashion (SF), guiding industry stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers aiming for a sustainable and ethical future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The environmental performance (EP) of multinational enterprises (MNEs) has attracted increasing attention amid rising concerns over environmental problems such as climate change. However, questions remain about the relationship between the internationalization of MNEs and their EP. In this paper, we show that the relationship varies depending on the home country's economic development level. For MNEs from an advanced economy, there is a U‐shaped relationship between the level of internationalization and EP of MNEs such that there is a negative relationship at low levels of internationalization but a positive relationship at high levels of internationalization. For MNEs from a less advanced economy, there is an inverted U‐shaped relationship such that there is a positive relationship at low levels of internationalization but a negative relationship at high levels of internationalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Blockchain technology is widely recognized and adopted by many organizations, as it serves as a fundamental technological infrastructure for the digital economy. This has led to a rapid acceleration of industrial transformation and digital innovation. This study employs empirical data from a substantial sample to investigate the potential applications, strategies, and advantages of blockchain technology. This paper examines A-share listed companies in China from 2015 to 2021, offering valuable empirical insights that demonstrate how the implementation of blockchain technology can markedly improve corporate performance in a major global economy. The research in this paper examines the differential effects of blockchain technology by innovatively integrating financial and environmental performance metrics into an empirical model, revealing that implementing blockchain technology significantly enhances environmental performance. Furthermore, it has been observed that blockchain technology adoption can contribute to corporate performance by improving information transparency. It is worth noting that blockchain technology's influence on enterprises' performance exhibits discernible variations based on the ownership structure, environmental sensitivity, and technical features of said enterprises. This paper can be used as a guide for enterprises looking to implement blockchain technology and for governments seeking to develop digitalization legislation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study investigates the impact of managerial practices on environmental performance using firm‐level data from Eastern European and Central Asian regions collected during the 2019–2020 period through the World Bank Enterprise Surveys. Utilizing principal component analysis, we evaluate managerial practices across four key dimensions: targets, monitoring, incentives, and operations. Concurrently, we assess environmental performance through indicators encompassing energy efficiency, energy intensity, and disclosure practices. Our empirical findings highlight a strong correlation between higher scores in managerial practices and improved environmental performance within firms. These positive effects are transferred through environmental targets and adoptions, with moderation observed based on firm size. Robustness is evident in our results across various measures of environmental performance and managerial practices, as well as when accounting for potential endogeneity issues. This research offers valuable insights with implications for both policy development and managerial decision‐making, fostering sustainability and responsible practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study attempted to inspect the influence of green transformational leadership (GTL) on the development of business performance (FP) and environmental performance (EP) in SMEs of Vietnam with a mediating of green innovation (GI). Besides, the current study evaluated the positive impact of GTL on green human resource management (GHRM) and green thinking (GT), and ultimately on GI. The study investigated the hypotheses supplied by 416 survey samples from managers and directors at SMEs using structural equation modeling. Our findings reveal that GTL significantly influences the three green criterias, GHRM, GT, and GI. It investigates the impact of green factors in the context of Vietnamese SMEs. Specifically, the uniqueness of this study lies in examining the mediating role of GI with respect to the link between GTL and EP, FP, to compare how the indirect effects of GTL on EP and FP differ under the same conditions. Besides, the finding highlights that businesses will benefit from continual GI regarding the environment, earnings, and corporate image. Thus, the implications arising from this study and related documents contribute to helping managers understand the needs and benefits of green factors, thereby prioritizing the transmission of green goals to employees via vision and mission, thereby creating a new cultural dimension that contributes to the natural environment's sustainability. Furthermore, managers are urged to recruit, inspire, and provide opportunities for green human resources to use their potential for enhancing green products and processes to build the business and contribute to the environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research presents novel insights into the relationship between environmental performance and firm performance, focusing on the moderating role of board governance. Unlike the single‐dimensional examination in previous studies, we examine five board variables collectively in our moderator analysis. Employing ordinary least squares regression and a series of robustness tests, we investigate 582 European listed firms across various industries from 2016 to 2021. Our findings reveal a positive influence of environmental performance on firm performance, measured by Tobin's Q and ROA. Furthermore, we find that board independence, gender diversity and audit committee independence moderate this relationship. To address potential endogeneity issues, we employ GMM modelling. This study significantly contributes to the environmental performance and firm performance literature by offering evidence on the moderating role of board mechanisms. Moreover, it offers valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners, highlighting the need to monitor corporate boards for improved environmental and financial outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A growing number of academic studies are focusing on firms' sustainability orientation, organizational resilience, and social capital. A key challenge facing companies today is how to maintain or improve economic performance while becoming more sustainable. This research relates sustainability orientation, organizational resilience, and social capital to economic and environmental performance in the ceramic industry cluster of Castellón, Spain. It also analyzes the mediating effect of organizational resilience on the relationship between social capital and both types of performance. The results show that sustainability orientation is linked to environmental performance, while social capital and organizational resilience are linked to economic performance. The results of the analysis of the mediating effect of organizational resilience differ depending on the type of performance. These findings thus suggest that companies should decide what kind of results they want to prioritize in order to direct their efforts at a strategic level, focusing on organizational resilience and social capital if they want to achieve better economic results and on sustainability orientation if they want to improve their environmental performance. This research contributes to the academic literature on environmental and sustainability issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Green bonds have attracted significant interest in the business and financial sectors, yet the environmental performance outcomes among issuing firms have been uneven. Drawing on the attention‐based view framework, this study examines the role of corporate green bond issuance in directing attention to environmental issues across organizational levels. Additionally, we investigate how internal conditions, such as growth, profitability, and indebtedness, influence the translation of attention into improved environmental performance. Using a matched sample of 160 paired firms from 23 countries and nine sectors, our results emphasize the significance of both green bond intensity and internal conditions in shaping how green bonds impact environmental performance. These results contribute to the fields of sustainable finance and attention‐based view theory, offering new insights into the influence of green bonds on firms' environmental performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aims to examine the influence of big data analytics (BDA) on environmental performance (ENP) in the post-COVID-19 context in Vietnam, as a developing country. In which, this study considers environmental process integration in accounting reports as a mediator variable. Furthermore, digital learning orientation (DLO) and environmental strategy (ES) are proposed as the moderator variables for relationships in the proposed model. Design/methodology/approach: Data was collected by survey method via email with convenient sampling method. In total, 611 emails, including the survey, were sent to executive managers of Vietnamese manufacturing companies listed on stock exchanges. The final sample of 419 responses was used for analysis. Findings: By using the partial least squares structural equation modeling, this study's results elucidate that BDA positively affects ENP. Moreover, DLO positively moderates the nexus between BDA and environmental process integration in accounting reports, while ES plays a positive moderating role on the nexus between environmental process integration and ENP. Practical implications: In terms of managerial implications, this paper mentions pretty attractive features of using modern technique and ENP. This research emphasizes the key role of the BDA for both reporting and accounting performance (e.g. environmental process integration and ENP) of the company. Thus, managers should examine implementing BDA when necessary to make accounting reports more transparent and modern, thereby enhancing the organization's ENP. Particularly, managers should focus on improving the organization's ENP indicators. Originality/value: This study complements the ENP literature by showing a positive effect of BDA and environmental process integration on ENP. Additionally, this study's results determine the efficacy of DLO and ES as well as their regulatory roles. Finally, this study was conducted to supplement empirical evidence on ENP in the post-COVID-19 context in developing countries, specifically Vietnam. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]