Can Digital Transformation in Enterprises Improve Green Total Factor Productivity? An Empirical Study Based on Data from Chinese Listed Companies

Meixi Wang

doi:10.54097/n3avtq76

Authors

Meixi Wang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/n3avtq76

Keywords:

Digital transformation, Green total factor productivity, Green innovation, Supply chain efficiency, High-quality development.

Abstract

The article is based on data from China's A-share listed companies from 2007 to 2022, empirically examining ow corporate digital transformation influences overall green productivity. The study indicates that the implementation of corporate digital transformation has a substantial positive impact on green total factor productivity (GTFP). This finding remains consistent even after undergoing rigorous robustness tests. Heterogeneity test results indicate that regions in the central and west the central, heavily polluting industries, and large-scale enterprise samples, the improvement effect of digital transformation among corporation on supply chain efficiency is more pronounced. Mechanism analysis suggests that digital transformation positively influences GTFP by promoting green innovation and enhancing supply chain efficiency. The research findings contribute to uncovering the inherent logic behind advancing the GTFP of companies through digital transformation, providing inspiration and reference for advancing high-quality development in businesses.

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