Environmental Information Disclosure and Corporate Green Innovation: The Moderating Effect of Formal and Informal Institutions

Green innovation has been recognized as a strategic priority to build competitive advantage, but few studies have examined the impact of environmental information disclosure on green in emerging economies. By integrating stakeholder and institutional theories, this study explores relationship between under formal informal institutions. Using panel data Chinese A-share listed companies from 2009 2021, findings reveal that positively affects corporates’ innovation. Further, research finds positive effect is strengthened by institution (proxied environment) weakened political connection). Results are valid after addressing potential endogeneity problem remain unchanged robustness tests. This study’s affirm decision usefulness corporates can use an effective strategy promote