Considering the need for environmental sustainability while ensuring economic growth and development by 2030, this study uses data on 123 developed developing countries to examine factors that influence green growth. The empirical results show positively influences However, trade openness is detrimental Regarding energy-related factors, we find energy consumption negatively affecting growth, but renewable significantly improves In further analysis, of these differs between countries. result...

This study investigates the impact of country governance mechanisms on carbon emissions performance private sector organisations, using empirical evidence from 336 top multinational entities (MNEs) over a 15-year period. The results show that, at aggregate level, Control Corruption (b = -0.021, p < 0.01) and Voice & Accountability -0.015, 0.05) are significantly negatively associated with rate. While Political Stability 0.007, Government Effectiveness 0.018, have significant positive rate,...

Climate change is an environmental problem that humanity will face over the next several decades. Environmental quality has always been important component of life. The rapid rise in urbanization and energy use China profound consequences. This study investigates impact on China's ecological footprint CO2 emissions from 1971 to 2016. results reveal positive relationship between urbanization, while international trade capital formation are adversely associated with its footprint. Overall,...

Purpose This study presents the state of green bond markets in Africa and funds by some countries continent. Design/methodology/approach The authors adopt a case approach on four different kinds countries, namely oil-rich economy, innovator, renewable energy user carbon vulnerability. Findings found that Africa's is still at early stages. However, are using innovative ways adaptable to their current economic conditions investment attractiveness issuing bonds. While focus central local...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an empirical evidence concerning the influence Corporate governance and voluntary disclosures in annual reports: a post-International Financial Reporting Standards adoption from emerging capital market. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected reports all 22 listed non-financial firms over five-year period. Using content analysis, audited scored on extent overall four specific types made. panel data obtained analyzed using generalized...

Abstract This study examines the relationship between adoption of blockchain technology and environmental efficiency by using a sample US firms over 2015–2019 period. Our results indicate that is positively significantly associated with efficiency, suggesting improves sustainability. In further analyses, we determine more pronounced for in financial technological industries than those other industries. findings are also robust to methods control endogeneity, including difference regressions...

Abstract Corruption as a social and cultural epidemic is likely to influence the environmental sustainability quality of world we live in, where climate change threatens our survival, both now in future. Therefore, this paper, use large panel data 123 countries between 2000 2017 examine effect corruption on green growth. Consistent with prior studies due slow-changing nature corruption, used pooled ordinary least square primary estimator. We also employ System-Generalised Method Moments...

Abstract We build on and extend the literature corporate governance sustainability by examining whether indigenous directors (IDs, hereinafter) shape environmental performance (CEP, hereinafter). Drawing insights from image motivation, resource dependence, critical mass theories, we develop models that link IDs with CEP. Analyzing 1,372 firm‐year observations extracted firms listed Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE, hereinafter), for period spanning 2015 to 2021, provide robust evidence...

Abstract This paper investigates whether the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is a potential enabler or constrainer of corruption in developing countries. We employ System Generalised Method Moments on sample 77 countries between 2005 and 2017. find that IPSAS negatively significantly associated with corruption, suggesting adoption helps controlling The results still hold after accounting for experience other international standards. However, further analyses, we...

This study examines the effect of corruption on green innovation. We employed a panel corrected standard error (PCSE) and robust checking system generalized moment method (S-GMM) model sample 61 OECD non-OECD countries between 2010 2018. Our results show that is significant positively related to innovation in countries. Similarly, we find has an increasing impact However, countries, reduces likelihood attaining are alternative estimation. Therefore, our extend literature informed...

Abstract Global warming and the rapid depletion of natural assets have made many countries anxious to find green growth strategies, including global partnerships international business. China has positioned itself as right partner for sustainable development in Africa through different engagement routes. In this study, we employ fixed effects on a sample 27 over 17 years examine impact China's foreign direct investment trade Africa. Our results show that affect differently. We export...

Abstract Many multinational companies (MNCs) in Africa claim to support the continent's sustainable development through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. However, timing and relevance of these projects local communities have often been questioned. Little is known about how directors shape sustainability activities MNCs their host regions. Drawing on image motivation theory, we investigated influence MNCs' Nigeria, an emerging economy. We conducted content analyses a series...