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Title The impact of industrial robot adoption on corporate green innovation in China
ID_Doc 35608
Authors Liang, L; Lu, LJ; Su, L
Title The impact of industrial robot adoption on corporate green innovation in China
Year 2023
Published Scientific Reports, 13, 1
DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-46037-8
Abstract Green innovation plays a crucial role in transforming economic models and achieving sustainable development in enterprises. As an important embodiment of artificial intelligence technology, how industrial robots can effectively promote the green transformation of enterprises has become an important issue. This paper examines the impact and mechanisms of industrial robot adoption on corporate green innovation, as well as its heterogeneous effects. Using data from Chinese listed companies from 2007 to 2019, we find that industrial robot adoption has a significant positive impact on corporate green innovation, enhancing both its quantity and quality. Furthermore, our mechanism study reveals that industrial robot adoption can promote corporate green innovation by improving productivity and environmental management capabilities. Additionally, we investigate the moderating effects of various factors and conclude that the positive impact of industrial robot adoption on green innovation is more pronounced among the state-owned enterprises, enterprises with the intense market competition, as well as enterprises located in regions with higher carbon emissions intensity. This paper contributes to enrich the research on industrial robots and corporate green innovation, and provides a reference to improve environmental management and achieve a low-carbon economy in emerging markets.
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Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001123935800102
WoS Category Multidisciplinary Sciences
Research Area Science & Technology - Other Topics
PDF https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-46037-8.pdf
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