Resource-based enterprises hold a fundamental and strategic role with in China’s national economy.However,their production activities are characterized by significant input,consumption,and emissions,posing substantial challenges to achieving China’s “dual carbon” objectives.The digital transformation is emerging as a central catalyst for fostering new developmental momentum in enterprises.Consequently,it is imperative to investigate whether digital transformation can enhance the carbon emission reduction performance of resource-based enterprises.This study utilizes data from publicly listed resource-based enterprises in China spanning the years 2011 to 2021.Employing text analysis,digital transformation indicators are constructed to empirically assess the impact of digital transformation on the carbon emission reduction performance of these enterprises.On this basis,the paper examines the influence of digital transformation on the carbon emission reduction performance of resource-based enterprises,considering variations in enterprise energy consumption,ownership structures,and environmental regulations.The findings indicate that:(1)Digital transformation substantially enhances the carbon emission reduction performance of resource-based enterprises,although it exhibits dual effects.The direct effect perspective positively influences the enhancement of carbon emission reduction performance,whereas the energy rebound effect perspective negatively impacts this improvement.(2)Digital transformation contributes to the advancement of carbon emission reduction performance in resource-based enterprises by optimizing capacity utilization and strengthening internal control capabilities.(3)Within enterprises characterized by high energy consumption,those located in regions with stringent environmental regulations,as well as non-state-owned enterprises,exhibit a more pronounced impact of digital transformation on enhancing the carbon emission reduction performance of resource-based enterprises.Consequently,resource-based enterprises ought to develop tailored digital transformation strategies that consider their specific energy consumption patterns,regional environmental regulations,and ownership structures.Additionally,they should remain vigilant regarding the potential negative impacts of energy rebound effects to effectively reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable green development.The findings of this study offer valuable insights for government agencies and various types of enterprises.
数字化转型是指企业以现代信息网络作为重要载体,借助新兴数字技术实现生产、管理和销售等环节的智能化,推动商业模式革新(Yoo et al.,2012;吴非等,2021)。其渗透和衍生能够实现对传统产业的改良和升级,能在很大程度上影响资源型企业碳减排绩效。
第一,基于直接效应视角,数字化转型为资源型企业带来技术创新、污染监督和企业管理等方面的新变革。首先,从技术创新来看,数字技术的应用有助于企业实现多领域的知识和技能在组织内的创造、整合和重组(段瑞焜等,2023),从而加快企业技术研发进程。资源型企业开展数字技术创新活动,不仅有助于企业加快新旧动能置换、提升机器运作效率,还能淘汰企业不合理的开采方式,提高资源开采效率。其次,从污染监督来看,数字化转型基于废弃污染气体监测预警网络等平台,使石油、煤炭和有色等资源型企业能够模拟和监测生产过程,精准追踪生产过程中的污染源(Chen et al.,2020),在一定程度上降低了碳排放。此外,数字化转型提升了企业对外信息的透明度,使得政府、媒体和公众等多方均能够实时了解企业的排污情况,从而促使企业强化环保生产行为,主动制定绿色生产管理制度,培育节能减排意识(李婉红等,2023)。最后,从企业管理来看,资源型企业涵盖开采挖掘、原材料运输、生产制造和经营管理等多个环节,每个环节均会产生大量的数据,而数字技术加速了数据的传递、整合与分析,有助于企业优化管理流程,提高生产质量和效率,从而增加企业利润。企业利润的增长反过来会促使企业将更多的资源投入到减排之中,以此提高资源型企业碳减排绩效。
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