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Carbon emissions promote low-carbon innovation by increasing pressure on firms to reduce emissions. This pressure encourages firms to invest in R&D and develop innovative solutions to address environmental challenges.
The study identifies two key mediators: carbon emissions reduction pressure and R&D investment. High carbon-emitting firms face external and internal pressures, leading to increased R&D investment, which drives low-carbon innovation.
No, the study finds that indirect carbon emissions (e.g., from purchased electricity or heat) inhibit low-carbon innovation, while direct carbon emissions (e.g., from production processes) promote it.
Yes, the promoting effect of carbon emissions on low-carbon innovation is more pronounced in firms with lower equity concentration and in high-tech firms, which are better equipped to innovate.
Governments should strengthen emission reduction regulations, optimize carbon calculation systems, and support climate finance mechanisms to encourage low-carbon innovation. Additionally, excluding indirect emissions from carbon calculations could alleviate burdens on clean energy users.
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