Research examines supplier reactions to buyer and competitor performance in carbon emissions intensity, suggesting implications for sustainability.
Key Points
This research aims to explore how buyers and competitors influence suppliers' environmental performance, specifically regarding carbon emissions intensity.
Utilized a panel dataset of directly identified buyer and competitor relationships.
Employed a stakeholder theory perspective for analysis.
Examined supplier responses to variations in carbon emissions intensity.
Analyzed market competitiveness as a moderating factor.
Suppliers respond to underperforming buyers and competitors, particularly buyers.
The response to overperforming stakeholders results in worse environmental performance in subsequent years.
Market competitiveness enhances supplier responsiveness to stakeholder performance levels.