Author(s)

Nian Li, XueYing Liu^*, YanJun Li, MengMei Li

Affiliation(s)

School of Economics and Management, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066000, Hebei, China.

Corresponding Author

XueYing Liu

ABSTRACT

Based on the panel data of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2008 to 2022, this study systematically examines the impact of green technology innovation on corporate resilience and its mechanism. The results show that green technology innovation significantly strengthens corporate resilience, and the relationship remains robust after multiple tests. Mechanism analysis suggests that the effect operates mainly through improved environmental performance and reduced stock price volatility. Moreover, the impact is more pronounced in technology-intensive industries and among firms in eastern regions. This study extends the literature by linking green innovation to organizational resilience in an emerging economy context and highlights the strategic importance of green technology for firms navigating the transition toward a low-carbon economy.

KEYWORDS

Green technology innovation; Corporate resilience; Dual carbon strategy

CITE THIS PAPER

Nian Li, XueYing Liu, YanJun Li, MengMei Li. Green technology innovation and corporate resilience: evidence from China under the dual-carbon goal. Journal of Trends in Financial and Economics. 2025, 2(3): 73-79. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/jtfe3057.

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