From economic growth to inclusive green growth: How do carbon emissions, eco-innovation and international collaboration develop economic growth and tackle climate change?

Supply chain spillover effects of environmental taxes on emission reduction

Environmental taxes have become an essential tool for regulating pollution emissions. However, there is limited literature exploring the spillover effects of environmental taxes on emission reduction from a 'point-to-line' perspective. This study examines the supply chain spillover effects of environmental taxes levied on upstream and downstream enterprises on the emission reduction of focal enterprises, using data from Chinese A-share listed companies on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchange from 2012 to 2021. The results show that: First, environmental taxes levied on upstream and downstream enterprises promote emission reduction in focal enterprises along the supply chain. Second, environmental taxes levied on upstream suppliers have greater supply chain spillover effects on the emission reductions of focal enterprises than those of downstream customer businesses. Environmental taxes levied on upstream and downstream enterprises from different industries have greater spillover effects on the emission reductions of focal enterprises than those levied by enterprises from the same industry. Third, the supply chain dependence of focal enterprises and the technological cooperation with upstream and downstream enterprises strengthen the supply chain spillover effects of environmental taxes. Industry competition weakens the supply chain spillover effects of environmental taxes. The above research conclusions not only reveal the supply chain spillover effects and spillover mechanisms of environmental taxes, but also provide a theoretical basis for improving emission reduction measures from the perspective of the supply chain.

Inclusive climate or innovative climate? The mechanism of green transformational leadership motivating green mindfulness

Mindfulness from employees to greener work status is crucial for cooperates' green transformation. Green transformational leadership (GTL) is a driving factor persuading individual-level green behaviours. However, scholars have rarely focused on Green Mindfulness (GM) and lacked attention to the different organizational climates. Our study explores the impact of GTL on employees' green mindfulness, innovatively considering the mediation of Inclusive Psychological Climate (IPC) and Innovative Organizational Climate (IOC). By a mixed-methods approach, we analyzed data from 661 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China's tourism and hospitality industry, employing validated scales and structural equation modelling (SEM). Results show that green transformational leadership significantly enhances green mindfulness, with the inclusive psychological climate positively reinforcing this relationship while the innovative organizational climate exhibits a mitigating effect. This highlights the importance of fostering an inclusive psychological climate to promote green mindfulness, balancing innovation without detracting from green focus. Managerially, our findings recommend establishing clear green visions, encouraging low-carbon behaviours, providing training for effective green practices, and creating an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives. Moreover, balancing innovation and stability is crucial for maintaining employees' green mindfulness. Future research should broaden the sample scope, incorporate multiple data sources, and employ longitudinal designs to enhance reliability and validity. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into sustainable management practices and enhances our understanding of how green transformational leadership can foster green mindfulness.

Impact of air pollution prevention and control on urban green economy efficiency: evidence from China

One of the Sustainable Development Goals is to enable cities to thrive, improve resource efficiency, and reduce pollution. However, balancing economic development with pollution control and fostering green growth remains a major challenge for developing countries. This study, using panel data from 284 prefecture-level and above cities in China from 2006 to 2020, evaluates urban green economy efficiency (GEE). Then, adopting implementation of "12th Five-Year Plan for Key Regional Air Pollution Prevention and Control" in China as a quasi-natural experiment, this study investigates the impact of air pollution prevention and control (APPC) on urban GEE. Findings reveal an overall upward trajectory in urban GEE across China, marked by discernible regional differentiations following implementation of national Plan. Considering the "hysteresis effect" and spatially "pollution halo effect", APPC notably improves urban GEE, particularly within cities of eastern zone, high-population density cities, large-sized cities, non resource-based cities and major-APPC cities. Importantly, APPC acts as a catalyst for both enhancing green innovation quality and optimizing industrial structures, ultimately fostering urban GEE in China. These findings are significant and also provide a valuable supplement to the existing study.

Fostering inclusive green growth in China: Identifying the impact of the regional integration strategy of Yangtze River Economic Belt

Inclusive green growth has garnered significant attention from governments and international organizations worldwide. Utilizing data from 282 cities in China spanning from 2010 to 2020, this study employs the dual machine learning model and the chain mediated effect model to delve into the effects and internal mechanisms of the regional integration of Yangtze River Economic Belt on inclusive green growth. Our findings indicate that the regional integration of Yangtze River Economic Belt has a substantial influence on inclusive green growth, particularly in cities with a higher degree of marketization, non-industrial cities, and cities lacking natural resource advantages. Mechanistic analysis reveals that the regional integration of Yangtze River Economic Belt exerts its influence on inclusive green growth through three parallel development paths including enhancing urban innovation levels, fostering mass entrepreneurship, and promoting the advancement of digital financial inclusion. Furthermore, the chain mediated effect is supported. Additionally, the spatial spillover effect of target policy is observed. These findings offer empirical evidence regarding the impact of the regional integration of Yangtze River Economic Belt on inclusive green growth, and provide valuable insights for optimizing and enhancing inclusive green growth strategies in China and other emerging economies.