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Sustainable Innovation and Economic Resilience: Deciphering ESG Ratings’ Role in Lowering Debt Financing Costs

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  • Yan Zhao

    (Jilin University)

  • Yubin Gao

    (Beijing Technology and Business University)

  • Diming Hong

    (University of International Business and Economics)

Abstract

This study delves into the intricate dynamics between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings and corporate debt financing costs among China’s A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2021. Analyzing a substantial dataset unveils a tangible link where higher ESG ratings correlate with significantly lower debt financing costs. This relationship manifests more prominently in enterprises with lower pollution levels, state ownership, and those in China’s central and western regions, especially under heightened economic policy uncertainty. The findings elucidate that improved ESG ratings, reflective of robust sustainability practices, diminish corporate agency costs and enhance financial stability, thereby reducing debt financing expenses. This research extends the discourse in the knowledge economy by offering empirical evidence on how ESG integration can serve as a lever for financial efficiency and sustainability in business operations. By spotlighting the financial merits of embracing ESG criteria, the study offers profound insights for policymakers, investors, and corporations, encouraging the acceleration of ESG disclosure and assessment frameworks. In doing so, it supports the cultivation of high-caliber, environmentally friendly enterprises, aligning with the broader objectives of innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal welfare within the knowledge economy paradigm.

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  • Yan Zhao & Yubin Gao & Diming Hong, 2025. "Sustainable Innovation and Economic Resilience: Deciphering ESG Ratings’ Role in Lowering Debt Financing Costs," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 16(1), pages 4309-4343, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jknowl:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s13132-024-02129-y
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