Addressing Sustainability Footprint Disclosure for High Pollutant Firms in China and the US: The Roles of Firms Governance Structure, Financing Decisions, and Eco-Technology

IF 8.3 2区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management Pub Date : 2025-01-07 DOI:10.1002/csr.3092

Andrew Osei Agyemang, Kong Yusheng, Abednego Osei

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Abstract

In a race toward a sustainable future, corporate actions speak louder than words but what drives firms to reveal their true environmental impact? This study uncovers how governance structures and financing decisions shape sustainability footprint disclosure (SFD) among high-pollutant manufacturing firms in China and the US while exploring the pivotal role of eco-technology in magnifying these effects. Drawing on agency and resource-based theories, we dissect governance into structural, diversity, and process attributes, analyzing data from 149 Chinese firms and 158 US firms from 2000 to 2022. We found robust evidence that, regarding the structural attributes board size and CEO duality positively influence SFD, whilst board independence negatively impacts on SFD. Moreover, the diversity attributes such as age diversity and gender diversity recorded a positive link with SFD whilst foreign nationals recorded a negative link with SFD. In addition, process attributes such as board meetings recorded a positive link with SFD whilst board tenure recorded a negative link with SFD. Financing decisions such as debt financing and equity finance are positively linked to SFD. Notably, eco-technology strengthens the relationship between governance, financing, and SFD. These findings highlight the vital role of corporate boards in shaping sustainability outcomes, offering key insights for policymakers to foster innovation and implement stringent environmental regulations that enhance governance and transparency.

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期刊介绍： Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management is a journal that publishes both theoretical and practical contributions related to the social and environmental responsibilities of businesses in the context of sustainable development. It covers a wide range of topics, including tools and practices associated with these responsibilities, case studies, and cross-country surveys of best practices. The journal aims to help organizations improve their performance and accountability in these areas. The main focus of the journal is on research and practical advice for the development and assessment of social responsibility and environmental tools. It also features practical case studies and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to sustainability. The journal encourages the discussion and debate of sustainability issues and closely monitors the demands of various stakeholder groups. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management is a refereed journal, meaning that all contributions undergo a rigorous review process. It seeks high-quality contributions that appeal to a diverse audience from various disciplines.