Environmental Regulation, Family Involvement and Green Innovation Efficiency—Based on Sew Theory Framework

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

The paper deals with an interesting research topic and that the research agenda falls within the interests of the journal. Overall, the paper is well written and structured, but my main concern is the updated data. Data collection was realized in 2019 and now we are at the end of 2022. The authors should at least prove that the updated data do not affect the research conclusions, but in the past 3 years the world, the economies and the enterprises have been dramatically affected by the pandemic. 

In the first three sections the authors present China’s framework, regulations and efforts for a sustainable development, but the authors should present secondary data on the matter for China, and if possible, in comparison with other countries.

In the conclusion section the authors should make the connection with the research contribution of this paper as presented in introduction.

 

Minor comments

Line 32 there are no blanks between words.

The introduction section should end with the structure presentation of the paper.

The authors cite the reference in different styles, for example: page 2 lines 47, 49.

Line 234, no capital letters should be given in citation expect the first letter and no initials.

Author Response

1.My paper updates the data to 2020, and conduct a new empirical analysis,since the data of 2021 and 2022 have not been published yet, they cannot be collected.2.In the introduction, the description and analysis of the secondary data are added, specifically introducing Investment in China's industrial pollution、Environmental punishment cases and environmental proposals of the "Two Sessions" .3.This paper supplements the structure and contributions in the paper.

Thank you very much for your suggestions，

Reviewer 2 Report

The article is well written. However, there is a strong need for arguments, discussion and bring contribution to 17 SDGs, as well as the support of reference.

Please check the journal reference and lastly in the introduction section please bring all the latest 2021 and 2022 references.

A few suggestions is made below 
Khan, P. A., Johl, S. K., & Akhtar, S. (2021). Firm Sustainable Development Goals and Firm Financial Performance through the Lens of Green Innovation Practices and Reporting: A Proactive Approach. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 
Khan, P.A.; Johl, S.K.; Akhtar, S. Vinculum of Sustainable Development Goal Practices and Firms’ Financial Performance: A Moderation Role of Green Innovation. J. Risk Financial Manag. 2022, 15, 96. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm15030096
Muller, C. G., Canale, F., & Cruz, A. D. (2022). Green innovation in the Latin American agri-food industry: understanding the influence of family involvement and business practices. British Food Journal.

Khan, P. A., Johl, S. K., & Johl, S. K. (2021). Does adoption of ISO 56002‐2019 and green innovation reporting enhance the firm sustainable development goal performance? An emerging paradigm. Business Strategy and the Environment, 30(7), 2922-2936.

Author Response

I have made revisions as follows:17 SDGs are added in the introduction and the latest references are enriched.

Thank you very much for your suggestions.

Reviewer 3 Report

 

 

 

The paper focuses on an actual and timely topic of environmental and green issues.

The title is appropriate. The abstract is correct written, although authors could clarify method used in analyses. Keywords are appropriate.

The introduction is well written, setting the topic in context and defining the research aims. In this section also authors could clarify research method.

The literature review analyzes the results of the relevant literature in the field, but authors should based on more extended literature positions. They should also cite articles from Sustainability Journal.

The results are supported by the methodological toolset and the datasets.

The conclusions are based on the results. Limitations are not clearly highlighted. It should be improved.

Bibliography should include more positions (at least 50)

The source should be placed under each graph and table.

 

 

Author Response

The text analysis method and empirical analysis method are added in the introduction, the limitations are supplied,and I also cite articles from Sustainability Journal.

Thank you very much for your suggestions.

Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

My comments have been successfully addressed by the authors