Corporate Environmental Management and Credit Risk

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue on “Corporate Environmental Management and Credit Risk” aims to explore the intricate relationship between environmental practices of corporations and their credit risk. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the profound impact of environmental factors on business sustainability and financial performance. As a result, investors, lenders, and regulatory bodies are increasingly incorporating environmental considerations into their assessment of credit risk. This Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between corporate environment management and credit risk, offering insights into how environmental practices can influence the financial health and creditworthiness of organizations.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics and methodologies, spanning both theoretical and empirical research. It invites contributions that delve into various aspects, such as the measurement and assessment of environmental risks, the integration of environmental metrics into credit risk models, the role of environmental disclosure and reporting in credit risk evaluation, and the implications of environmental regulations on creditworthiness. Additionally, studies exploring the potential drivers and barriers for firms to adopt effective environmental management, as well as the impact of such practice on credit ratings, are highly encouraged.

This Special Issue welcomes interdisciplinary research from areas such as finance, accounting, economics, environmental science, and management. It encourages studies that employ diverse approaches, including quantitative analysis, case studies, meta-analysis, and theoretical frameworks.

Dr. Yang Yang
Guest Editor

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• corporate environmental management and credit risk
• offering insights into how environmental practices can influence the financial health and creditworthiness of organizations