In recent years, the ESG performance of enterprises has received extensive attention from both the practical and academic communities worldwide. Based on the data of A-share listed companies in China from 2010 to 2022, this paper explores the impact of ESG performance on commercial credit financing of enterprises. The research finds that ESG performance hinders enterprises from obtaining more commercial credit financing. The above research conclusions provide empirical references for enterprises to conduct ESG practices and enhance their commercial credit financing levels.

Mengmeng Su. ESG Performance and Commercial Credit Financing. International Journal of Business Management and Economics and Trade (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 1: 23-31. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJBMET.2025.060103.

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