Xu Wang, Hanhan Han, Mengfei Zhao, Shengliang Deng
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Impact of Female Executive Power on Corporate ESG Performance: The Mediating Role of Managerial Self‐Interest
The significance of the responsibility fulfillment capability for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is increasing, with ESG performance becoming increasingly pivotal for firms seeking to bolster their competitive edge. This study empirically examines the correlation and mechanism between female executive power and corporate ESG performance, using regression analysis to focus on A‐share listed firms from 2012 to 2022. The results demonstrate that female executive power has a positive correlation with corporate ESG and ES performance. This positive correlation is ascribed to the mechanism by which female executive power diminishes managerial self‐interest and improves corporate ESG and ES performance. Furthermore, corporate digital transformation and regional digital finance development have a positive moderating effect on this relationship. This study expands prior scholarship on the determinants of corporate ESG performance by investigating the impact of executive gender diversity. Moreover, it elucidates how female executive power influences corporate ESG performance. These findings provide empirical evidence and theoretical insights for firms seeking to enhance their ESG performance for sustainable development.
期刊介绍:
Business Strategy and the Environment (BSE) is a leading academic journal focused on business strategies for improving the natural environment. It publishes peer-reviewed research on various topics such as systems and standards, environmental performance, disclosure, eco-innovation, corporate environmental management tools, organizations and management, supply chains, circular economy, governance, green finance, industry sectors, and responses to climate change and other contemporary environmental issues. The journal aims to provide original contributions that enhance the understanding of sustainability in business. Its target audience includes academics, practitioners, business managers, and consultants. However, BSE does not accept papers on corporate social responsibility (CSR), as this topic is covered by its sibling journal Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. The journal is indexed in several databases and collections such as ABI/INFORM Collection, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, BIOBASE, Emerald Management Reviews, GeoArchive, Environment Index, GEOBASE, INSPEC, Technology Collection, and Web of Science.