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The role of governance indicators to minimize the carbon emission: a study of Saudi Arabia

Suleman Sarwar (Finance and Economics Department, College of Business, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
Majid Ibrahim Alsaggaf (Finance and Economics Department, College of Business, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

Management of Environmental Quality

ISSN: 1477-7835

Article publication date: 29 June 2021

Issue publication date: 20 July 2021

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Abstract

Purpose

The main purpose of the study is to examine the impact of governance indicators, to control carbon emission, through the environmental awareness and pro-environmental behavior. Previously, researchers have attempted to explore the factors of carbon emission and report the number of solutions. Despite that, the environmental degradation process is surging.

Design/methodology/approach

The study uses quantile regressions (QR) techniques by using the yearly data of Saudi Arabia for the period of 1970–2018. QR reports the results at different quantiles which is useful for conclusion.

Findings

The empirical results have confirmed the significant and negative coefficients of governance indicators, mentioning that governance effectiveness and regulatory quality leads to reduction of carbon emission, in the case of Saudi Arabia.

Practical implications

The Saudi Government has to improve governance effectiveness to eradicate environmental hazards. However, it is necessary to enhance the quality of regulations regarding formation as well as the implementation of policies to confirm that firms and public follow the pro-environmental behavior.

Originality/value

The study is the pioneer, which addresses the governance parameters, governance effectiveness and regulatory quality to minimize the carbon emission for Saudi Arabia.

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Acknowledgements

Funding: This paper is produced without any funding from Institute/University.

Ethical Approval: We confirm that this manuscript describes original work and is not under consideration by any other journal. Please let us know if you need any other information.

Authors Contributions: Suleman Sarwar design the main idea and writing, estimations. Majid Ibrahim Alsaggaf did analysis and review manuscript.

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interest exists.

Citation

Sarwar, S. and Alsaggaf, M.I. (2021), "The role of governance indicators to minimize the carbon emission: a study of Saudi Arabia", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 32 No. 5, pp. 970-988. https://doi.org/10.1108/MEQ-11-2020-0275

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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