AEMPS

A Study on the Carbon Emission Reduction Effects of Urban Green Innovation—From the Perspective of the Moderating Role of Environmental Information Disclosure

Author

Jingqing Liu * 1

1 Zhejiang University of Technology

Corresponding Author

Jingqing Liu

Keywords

urban green innovation, carbon emission reduction, environmental information disclosure, level of green innovation, moderating effect

Abstract

As one of the informal environmental regulations, the environmental information disclosure system plays a significant role in energy conservation and emissions reduction due to its flexible and efficient nature. Based on urban panel data from 2012 to 2022, this study conducts an empirical analysis of the carbon emission reduction effects of urban green innovation. The analysis focuses on 120 cities nationwide included in the Pollution Source Oversight Information Disclosure Index, as reported in the annual report jointly published by the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).Furthermore, this study examines the moderating role of environmental information disclosure in the carbon emission reduction effects of urban green innovation, providing valuable insights for further exploring the effectiveness of promoting and implementing the environmental information disclosure system.

Citation

Jingqing Liu. A Study on the Carbon Emission Reduction Effects of Urban Green Innovation—From the Perspective of the Moderating Role of Environmental Information Disclosure. AEMPS (2026) Vol. 284: 189-195. DOI: 10.54254/2754-1169/2026.GT35372.

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