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Green bond and corporate environmental investment: The moderating effect of environmental concern

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  • Wang, Feng
  • Liu, Jianfang

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As global awareness of climate change and environmental protection deepens, the green bond market has experienced rapid growth. This study utilizes data from heavily polluting companies listed on China's A-share market from 2010 to 2022 to examine the relationship between green bond, environmental concern, and corporate environmental investment. Empirical findings reveal: (1) There is a positive correlation between green bond and corporate environmental investments; (2) Environmental concern acts as a moderator between green bond and corporate environmental investments. (3) Heterogeneity analysis indicates that the promotive effect of green bond on environmental investments is more pronounced in state-owned enterprises and companies located in the eastern region.

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  • Wang, Feng & Liu, Jianfang, 2024. "Green bond and corporate environmental investment: The moderating effect of environmental concern," Finance Research Letters, Elsevier, vol. 65(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finlet:v:65:y:2024:i:c:s1544612324006378
    DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2024.105607
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