Digital applications can achieve a win-win situation for economic and ecological benefits, which is particularly important for the green transformation of enterprises. Based on data from Chinese A-share listed companies from 2013 to 2022, how digital application affects corporate green innovation was explored by constructing a panel econometric model on the basis of measuring digital application indicators. Research findings indicate that digital applications are significantly positively correlated with green innovation. Under the examination of mechanism pathways, resource allocation plays a partial mediating role. After substituting key indicators, the conclusion remains valid. Enterprises should place great importance on digital applications, increase investment in research and development as well as digital infrastructure, and tap into the potential for green growth, among other things.

digital applications  /  green innovation  /  resource misallocation