Greenhouse gas emissions and stock market volatility: an empirical analysis of OECD countries

Abstract

Purpose – This study aims to explore empirical evidence of the impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on stock market volatility. Design/methodology/approach – Using panel data of 35 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries from 1992 to 2018, we conduct both fixed effects panel model and Prais-Winsten model with panel-corrected standard errors. Findings – The authors document that there is a significant positive relationship between GHG emissions and stock market volatility. The results remain robust after controlling for potential endogeneity problems. Originality/value – This study contributes to the literature in that it provides additional empirical evidence for the financial risk posed by climate change.

Keywords

• OECD
• Greenhouse gas
• Climate change
• Stock market volatility