Sustainability spillover in the Chinese semiconductor industry: a stakeholder salience perspective

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

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 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 the sustainability spillover effect and offers practical insights for semiconductor managers and policymakers striving to foster sustainable practices within the sector.

Citation

Tian, S., Wang, M., Wu, L., Kumar, A., & Hua Tan, K. (2025). Sustainability spillover in the Chinese semiconductor industry: a stakeholder salience perspective. International Journal of Production Economics, 279, Article 109470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2024.109470

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 13, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Nov 14, 2024
• Publication Date: 2025-01
• Deposit Date: Nov 21, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 5, 2024
• Journal: International Journal of Production Economics
• Print ISSN: 0925-5273
• Electronic ISSN: 0925-5273
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 279
• Article Number: 109470
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2024.109470
• Keywords: semiconductor industry; sustainability; stakeholder salience; ESG
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/41912012
• Publisher URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092552732400327X?via%3Dihub