ESG_2009_2023

It addresses key topics in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A), green development, and corporate strategic management. Specifically, our research investigates the dynamic influence of Chinese private enterprises’ ESG performance on the depth and breadth of their cross-border M&A activities. These themes are central to sustainable business practice and corporate sustainability, directly fitting the interests of Sustainability in promoting research on ESG, international business strategy, and sustainable development.This study bridges ESG practices with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating how Chinese private enterprises can leverage ESG to advance global sustainability through cross-border M&A.This study focuses on Chinese private firms; future research could compare state-owned enterprises or extend to other emerging economies. Additionally, granular ESG sub-dimension analysis warrants further exploration