Innovation at the nexus of technology and sustainability
CEO leadership and digital transformation in China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6455020 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Muhammad Kaleem Khan (0000-0001-5552-0650), Phool Hussain (0000-0002-1067-0417), Muhammad Jameel Hussain (0000-0003-2960-8864), Kathy Michael |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Pages | 100494-100494 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Futures (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2666-1888 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100494 |
| OpenAlex | W4407818325 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 80 |
In response to escalating environmental issues, firms are urgently pursuing advanced technologies for sustainability and green innovation (greenovation). This study aims to examine the impact of digitalization on green innovation performance in Chinese firms, in light of China's growing digital economy and increasing environmental awareness. Furthermore, the study examines the moderating influence of diverse CEO characteristics on the relationship between digitization and green innovation. This study analyzes panel data comprising 21,764 firm-year observations from Chinese publicly traded companies (2008–2022) via the lenses of resource-based theory and agency theory. Research indicates a favorable correlation between digitization and green innovation, especially among experienced, well-educated, politically connected, and female CEOs. The research provides significant theoretical perspectives and practical applications for improving green innovation methods. The strong findings endure thorough validation, highlighting digitization as a crucial facilitator of corporate greenovation. These ideas are essential for navigating the realm of digital technologies about sustainability, especially in fast developing economies such as China
Business · China · Digital transformation · Nexus (standard · Political science · Sustainability · Transformation (genetics · Engineering · Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences · Innovation and Knowledge Management · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
The role of digitalization on green economic growth
The duality of digital and environmental orientations in the context of SMEs
The impacts of government R&D subsidies on green innovation
Adoption of green innovation technology to accelerate sustainable development among manufacturing industry
Digitalization and sustainable development
Environmental Legitimacy, Green Innovation, and Corporate Carbon Disclosure
Competitive Strategy
Digitalization, competition strategy and corporate innovation
Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting in China
Digital technologies and firm performance
Digital orientation and environmental performance in times of technological change
Can green process innovation improve both financial and environmental performance? The roles of TMT heterogeneity and ownership
Does technological innovation benefit energy firms’ environmental performance? The moderating effect of government subsidies and media coverage
The risky impact of digital transformation on organizational performance – evidence from Tunisia
Chief executive officer ability and corporate environmental sustainability information disclosure
The role of women on board in combatting greenwashing
Digital Transformation and Green Innovation of Chinese Firms
Digital workplace transformation in the financial service sector
Explaining the gender gap in negotiation performance
Digitalization of public sector organizations over time
Sociological Paradigms and Organisational Analysis
Strategic planning in turbulent times
Gender Differences in Preferences
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |