JABE (Journal of Accounting and Business Education)
Volume 10, Issue 2, December 2025

The Impact of ESG Performance on Green Innovation in Manufacturing Companies in East Asia (China, Japan, and South Korea)

Amalia Khoirun Nisa' (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Nurika Restuningdiah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Oct 2025

Abstract

This research intends to assess the effect of the performance of ESG on the green innovation. in East Asian manufacturing companies (Japan, China, and South Korea). ESG performance data was obtained from Bloomberg, while green innovation was calculated based on the number of green patents registered in World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The sample consisted of 1,279 publicly listed manufacturing companies selected using purposive sampling techniques during the period 2021–2023. The analysis technique used was Generalized Least Square (GLS) regression. The results showed that ESG performance had a positive effect on green innovation. The results of the study show that ESG implementation can be a strategic basis for management in formulating sustainability policies. Increased transparency, social responsibility, and good governance can strengthen companies' commitment to environmentally friendly innovation. The results of this study can be used by company management as a foundation for enhancing the quality of ESG disclosure and implementation to encourage sustainable green innovation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jabe

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education

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JABE (JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS EDUCATION), p-ISSN 2528-7281 and e-ISSN 2528-729X is a blind peer-reviewed and open access journal published twice a year (March and September). JABE aims to help researchers publish their work for wider audience and discover new connections. We Consider ...