Digital–real integration and corporate green governance performance: evidence from China
Abstract
This study examined the impact of digital–real integration (DRI) on corporate green governance performance (GGP) and its underlying mechanisms using a panel of Chinese A-share listed firms from 2010 to 2023. The findings reveal that (1) DRI significantly improves corporate GGP, verifying the effectiveness of the ‘digital green transformation’ path; (2) The promoting effect of DRI on corporate GGP is mainly realized through the dual mediating mechanisms of ‘total factor productivity’ and ‘green innovation’; (3) Executives’ green cognition, employee green digital literacy and environmental regulation each exert significant positive moderating effects on the nexus between firms’ DRI and their GGP. Our findings provide micro-level evidence for the green dividends of digital transformation and offer actionable insights for policymakers and firms pursuing sustainable development.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Environmental Sustainability in Business
Energy
Environment
Economic Growth
Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Total Quality Management & Business Excellence
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 37
- Issue
- 7-8
- Pages
- 648–661
- Publication date
- 13 April 2026
- Language
- EN