Sustainability diffusion in the Chinese semiconductor industry: A stakeholder salience perspective

Shuang Tian, Miao Wang, Lin Wu, Ajay Kumar, Kim Hua Tan

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    Abstract

    The semiconductor sector plays a crucial role in shaping national strategies and driving economic growth; however, it faces significant challenges prompting a shift towards sustainable development. This study aims to investigate whether sustainability initiatives of the focal firm can diffuse throughout the semiconductor supply chain, leveraging stakeholder salience theory and archival data from listed firms in China. Methodologically, we conduct a regression analysis using STATA 17.0 to examine the impact of the focal firm's sustainability disclosure on supply chain sustainability. Findings indicate a positive correlation between the focal company's sustainability disclosure and enhanced sustainability performance of its key suppliers and customers. This relationship is strengthened when the focal firm demonstrates significant market power, sustainability legitimacy, and urgency in addressing sustainability concerns. Our study contributes to the sustainable supply chain management literature by elucidating sustainability diffusion from a stakeholder salience perspective and offers practical insights for semiconductor managers and policymakers striving to foster sustainable practices within the sector.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number109470
    JournalInternational Journal of Production Economics
    Volume279
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jan 2025

    Keywords

    • ESG
    • Semiconductor industry
    • Stakeholder salience
    • Sustainability

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Business,Management and Accounting
    • Economics and Econometrics
    • Management Science and Operations Research
    • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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