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How climate risk drives corporate green innovation: Evidence from China

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  • Tian, Ye
  • Chen, Songbo
  • Dai, Li

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This study examines the link between climate risk perception (CRP) and corporate green innovation (CGI) in Chinese firms. Using the MD&A, we introduce a novel method to assess climate risk, employing Word2Vec to construct CRP based on word patterns for A-share listed firms. Results show a strong positive relationship between CRP and CGI, notably in high-tech and state-owned enterprises. Firms excelling in environmental governance and digital technologies tend to pursue green innovation in response to climate risks. Our findings offer fresh insights into evolving firm perceptions of climate risks and their influence on green innovation.

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  • Tian, Ye & Chen, Songbo & Dai, Li, 2024. "How climate risk drives corporate green innovation: Evidence from China," Finance Research Letters, Elsevier, vol. 59(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finlet:v:59:y:2024:i:c:s1544612323011340
    DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2023.104762
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    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading
    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill
    • G40 - Financial Economics - - Behavioral Finance - - - General
    • M41 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - Accounting

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