The Impact of environmental protection tax on corporate ESG performance and corporate green behavior

Youwei Huang, Chaoyang Liu, Li Wang and Yuzhu Qi

Research in International Business and Finance, 2025, vol. 75, issue C

Abstract: This study examines the impact of environmental protection tax reform on corporate green behavior and ESG performance. Our empirical analysis reveals that the enactment of environmental protection tax significantly enhances corporate ESG performance. Furthermore, we document that this tax reform influences corporate green behavior through multiple channels: it increases environmental investment, accelerates green technological innovation, and improves financial conditions through tax-related financial incentives. The effect of improved ESG performance is more evident in state-owned enterprises, enterprises in regions with increased tax rates, and small enterprises. The findings of this study have implications for governments and policymakers considering using tax laws to affect corporate ESG performance and corporate green behavior.

Keywords: Environmental Protection Tax; ESG; Corporate Green Behavior (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ribaf.2025.102772

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