Can logistics enterprises improve their competitiveness through ESG in the context of digitalization? Evidence from China

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dc.contributor.authorFan, Mingyue
dc.contributor.authorTang, Yue
dc.contributor.authorQalati, Sikandar Ali
dc.contributor.authorIbrahim, Blend
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-12T19:42:56Z
dc.date.available2024-10-12T19:42:56Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentİstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractPurposeThis investigation endeavors to examine the routes by which environmental-social-governance (ESG) performance influences the competitive landscape for logistics enterprises, with a particular emphasis on the function of digitalization in this complex process. The research underscores the significance of the ESG context in the realm of digitalization, providing valuable insights into its impact on the overall competitiveness of logistics enterprises.Design/methodology/approachThis research gathers information from a total of 90 logistics enterprises that are publicly traded on the Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share stock markets for analysis and model testing. Due to the multiple pathways of influence and the constrained size of the sample, it has been decided that the Piecewise structural-equation-modeling (SEM) approach will be employed.FindingsThe research reveals that ESG factors positively impact enterprises' competitiveness (EC). The augmentation of competitiveness is attributed to the moderating role of green technology innovation (GTI) and agency costs between ESG and EC. In the context of digitalization, the level of digitalization of logistics enterprises may create a capital squeeze effect on environmental performance, weakening competitiveness. Conversely, the level of digitalization positively regulates the promoting effect of governance performance on competitiveness.Originality/valueThis research provides a sound theoretical foundation for understanding how ESG contributes to boosting the competitiveness of Chinese logistics enterprises and extends the application of Piecewise SEM in the research field of logistics enterprise competitiveness. Furthermore, it offers a practical pathway for companies to implement ESG practices and foster competitiveness in digital environments.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipNational Social Science Foundation of China [22GBL102]en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study is supported by the National Social Science Foundation of China (No. 22GBL102).en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/IJLM-05-2023-0216
dc.identifier.issn0957-4093
dc.identifier.issn1758-6550
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-05-2023-0216
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11467/8680
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001321827800001en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/Aen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEmerald Group Publishing Ltden_US
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal Of Logistics Managementen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.snmzWoS_2024en_US
dc.subjectESG performanceen_US
dc.subjectLogistics enterprises' competitivenessen_US
dc.subjectDigitalizationen_US
dc.subjectPiecewise SEMen_US
dc.titleCan logistics enterprises improve their competitiveness through ESG in the context of digitalization? Evidence from Chinaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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