Responsible Intelligent Manufacturing of China:Industrial Robot Applications,Factor Endowment Structure,and ESG Performance of Enterprises
Based on data from China's industrial robot application and A-share listed manufacturing companies during 2010-2022,this paper empirically examines the impact of industrial robot application on corporate ESG performance.The research finds that industrial robots can enhance corporate ESG performance through reducing energy intensity,internal quality control,optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing production synergy.Besides,industrial robot application can not only strengthen the ESG first-mover advantages in highly market-oriented regions,but also compensates for the ESG latecomer disadvantages in aging regions,old industrial base cities,and high-polluting and high energy consuming industries.The improved ESG performance resulting from industrial robot adoption not only bolsters the customer stability and reduces operational risks,but also forms an effective governance of ESG"greenwashing"behavior.This paper provides inspiration for improving the layout of the intelligent manufacturing industry and maximizing the use of intelligent manufac-turing transformation to build ESG advantages.
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