...Huiling Liu; Jun Li; Qing Liu; Chen Zhu Purpose Despite the growing importance of digital technologies for sustainable development, little is known about how digital infrastructure affects firms’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Design/methodology/approach We exploit...

...Ying Huang Purpose This study synthesizes contemporary research on financial technology (fintech) as a transformative force for sustainable development, highlighting its role in technological innovation, corporate ESG performance, financial inclusion and environmental impact mitigation. Design...

...Andrews Owusu; Kamil Omoteso; Daniel Gyimah; Amanze Ejiogu Purpose This paper sheds light on how appointing a lead independent director (LIDIR) affects a firm’s commitment to climate change and to what extent environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance is affected by a firm’s commitment...

...Habiba Al-Shaer; Mahbub Zaman; Khaldoon Albitar Purpose This study investigates the relationship between CEO leadership, gender homophily and corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. We also investigate whether it is essential to have a critical mass of women directors...