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The Synergistic Effects of Digital Technology Application and ESG Performance on Corporate Performance

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  • Qi, Yudong
  • Han, Minmin
  • Zhang, Chao

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We examine the effect of enterprise digital technology applications and ESG performance on enterprise performance. By using textual analysis on hand-collecting data from the annual reports of Chinese Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed firms, we portray the extent of digital technology application of enterprise and further find that digital technology application and ESG performance have a significant positive effect on corporate performance, respectively. Besides that, we find that they have a significant synergistic effect on corporate performance, and this effect is particularly significant among firms with higher levels of governance and firms located in eastern China. Therefore, we provide solid theoretical support and insights for promoting the "digitalization and greening synergistic development" strategy for emerging market countries.

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  • Qi, Yudong & Han, Minmin & Zhang, Chao, 2024. "The Synergistic Effects of Digital Technology Application and ESG Performance on Corporate Performance," Finance Research Letters, Elsevier, vol. 61(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finlet:v:61:y:2024:i:c:s1544612324000370
    DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2024.105007
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    Keywords

    Digital technology applications; ESG performance; Synergies effect; Corporate Performance;
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    JEL classification:

    • G10 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - General (includes Measurement and Data)
    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
    • G40 - Financial Economics - - Behavioral Finance - - - General

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