Does ESG Performance Affect Supply Chain Concentration? Evidence From China

Bibliographic Data

ID2816683
AuthorsPanpan Feng (0009-0002-1716-6261, College of Economics and Management Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou Henan China), Yimeng Zhang (0009-0001-9602-9531, College of Economics and Management Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou Henan China), Jeon (0009-0006-6084-6966, College of Business Administration Chonnam National University Gwangju Republic of Korea), Jeon Seongil (Chonnam National University, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume84
Issue3
Pages467-480
Publication date2025-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Economics and Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0002-9246 • E-ISSN: 1536-7150
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/ajes.12612
OpenAlexW4406248931
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited70

This study aims to examine the impact of corporate environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG) performance on supply chain concentration in the Chinese capital market. It finds that corporate ESG performance reduces supply chain concentration by increasing firms' information transparency and bargaining power. Additionally, digital transformation positively moderates the relationship between ESG performance and supply chain concentration. Further analyses indicate that the dampening effect of corporate ESG performance on supply chain concentration is more pronounced among firms that are non-state-owned and have higher financing costs. These findings offer valuable practical guidance for Chinese listed companies and governments

Affect (linguistics) · Business · China · Geography · Chemistry · Communication · Environmental Sustainability in Business · Food Science · Psychology · Public Procurement and Policy · Sustainable Supply Chain Management

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