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The Impact of Corporate Digital Transformation on Sustainable Development in China

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Chen, Wanyi, Ren, Hao, Shu, Yanyu·2025·Business Strategy and the Environment
DOI 10.1002/bse.4120
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This study examines the relationship between corporate digital transformation (CDT) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Based on resource‐based theory, the findings indicate that CDT contributes to ESG performance through six channels: energy saving, discouragement of greenwashing behavior, improvement of technological innovation and social responsibility, alleviation of information asymmetry, and enhancement of risk management. This relationship was more significant under fierce market competition without cyberattacks. This study enriches the literature on the economic impacts of CDT from the perspective of sustainable development and expands the literature on the factors influencing sustainable performance from the perspective of digital technology. It directs the government to advance digital technology, foster a competitive market environment, and enhance cybersecurity, while also serving as a crucial reference for society in driving the reform of CDT, ensuring the sustainable development of the economy and promoting high‐quality and sustainable CDT in developing countries, including China.

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Authors
Chen, W., Ren, H., & Shu, Y.
Affiliations
  • Shanghai University (CN)
  • University of Technology Sydney (AU)
Corresponding author
Chen, Wanyi
ORCID
Venue
Business Strategy and the Environment
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2025-01-02
Volume
34
Issue
3
Pages
2721-2747
ISSN
  • 0964-4733 (ISSN-L)
  • 1099-0836
DOI
10.1002/bse.4120
OpenAlex
W4405986553
Cited by
36
References
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Citations by year
2026: 18 · 2025: 18
FWCI
30.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
Business Strategy and the Environment (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Natural Science Foundation of China (72102139)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Digital Economy and Transformation
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management of Technology and Innovation › Sustainability and Innovation in Business
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
Keywords
enterprise digital transformation, ESG performance, sustainable development, resource-based view, greenwashing, energy conservation, technological innovation, corporate social responsibility, information asymmetry, risk management, market competition, cybersecurity, China

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