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Sustainable development and raising the domestic value-added rate of exports (DVARE) have become essential priorities in the pursuit of high-quality economic growth. An econometric spatial model is developed in this research using data on Chinese enterprises spanning 2008 to 2019. According to a study, exports’ domestic value-added rate (DVAR) can be successfully increased using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Spatial spillover analysis demonstrates that adopting ESG practices boosts export DVAR both within and between regions. According to heterogeneity analysis, the sample’s overall increase in DVARE as a result of ESG practices is mostly attributable to the mix and processing trade organizations, the eastern area, and large firms. An examination of the underlying mechanisms shows that businesses that implement advanced technologies are able to reinforce the favorable impact of ESG practices on DVARE. This article gives evidence from real-world studies that show how ESG practices help boost Chinese exports and advance sustainable development. The findings hold significant implications for other developing nations as they make the transition towards a pattern of economic growth.

可持续发展与提升出口国内增加值率（domestic value-added rate of exports, DVARE）已成为经济高质量增长的核心要务。本研究基于2008至2019年中国企业微观数据，构建计量空间模型。研究结果显示，实施环境、社会和治理（Environmental, Social, and Governance, ESG）实践可有效提升出口国内增加值率（DVAR）。空间溢出效应分析表明，推行ESG实践能够同时提升区域内部与区域间的出口DVAR水平。异质性分析结果显示，样本中ESG实践引致的DVARE整体提升效应主要来源于混合贸易与加工贸易企业、东部地区以及大型企业。内在机制检验发现，采用先进技术的企业能够强化ESG实践对DVARE的正向影响。本文提供实证研究证据，表明ESG实践可助力提升中国出口水平并推动可持续发展。本研究结论对其他正处于经济增长模式转型进程中的发展中国家具有重要借鉴价值。