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Green investments and their impact on ESG ratings: An evidence from China

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  • Cao, Mingyao
  • Duan, Keyi
  • Ibrahim, Haslindar

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Green investments and ESG performance have emerged as pivotal catalysts propelling corporations towards markedly more sustainable operations. The present study undertakes an empirical exploration into the nexus between green investments and corporate ESG performance. The study utilizes Linear mixed effect models to unearth a significant positive correlation, predominantly driven by the Environmental and Social aspects of ESG ratings.

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  • Cao, Mingyao & Duan, Keyi & Ibrahim, Haslindar, 2023. "Green investments and their impact on ESG ratings: An evidence from China," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 232(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:232:y:2023:i:c:s0165176523003907
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2023.111365
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    Keywords

    Environmental; social; and governance; Green investment; Linear mixed-effects model; ESG rating;
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    JEL classification:

    • A1 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics
    • G3 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance

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