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Spatial distribution of financial supply and corporate green innovation

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  • Me Shen
  • Weijie Tan
  • Minghao Shen

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This study examines how the spatial distribution of banks influences corporate green innovation. Analyzing data from 2,700 Chinese listed companies between 2007 and 2020, the study measures the presence of bank branches within specific radii surrounding enterprises. The results indicate that the clustering of banks promotes corporate green innovation by alleviating financial constraints and boosting investments in environmentally friendly practices. Specifically, joint-stock banks, as opposed to state-owned or local banks, play a more significant role in driving green innovation among corporations. Furthermore, the positive impact of bank agglomeration is more pronounced for companies in the growth phase or in the manufacturing sector. This effect is amplified by the transparency of environmental information disclosure and the intensity of regional environmental governance. Overall, our study reveals the critical importance of the spatial evolution of banks in fostering corporate green innovation, offering valuable insights for sustainable development in China.

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  • Me Shen & Weijie Tan & Minghao Shen, 2026. "Spatial distribution of financial supply and corporate green innovation," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 69(5), pages 1403-1426, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:69:y:2026:i:5:p:1403-1426
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2024.2431254
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