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A configuration of green and low-carbon strategy in clean energy economy: A perspective of supply chain management

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  • Tian, Yihui
  • Ou, Lingjun
  • Guo, Jingwei
  • Chen, Zhen-Song
  • Chen, Zhaoxi

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In the era of clean energy economy, the leading enterprises have been adopting Green and Low-Carbon Supply Chain Management (GLC-SCM) as a key innovative strategy. However, existing studies lack a comprehensive framework to guide enterprises in different industries and regions in optimizing their GLC-SCM strategies. This study develops a methodology combining content analysis and cluster analysis to explore optimal GLC-SCM strategy configurations, addressing the gap in understanding industry-specific sustainability practices. We first construct an evaluation index system of GLC-SCM practices disclosed in the selected 154 global leading firm's environment related reports across different regions. Then, we utilize content analysis method to evaluate the implementation level of five aspects of GLC-SCM practices in different industries. Moreover, four groups of enterprises are clustered in different configurations of GLC-SCM strategies to adapt to the development of different industries. Our findings can help enterprises in the developing countries to identify the best GLC-SCM practice portfolio and improve their eco-efficiency in the context of the net-zero economy.

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  • Tian, Yihui & Ou, Lingjun & Guo, Jingwei & Chen, Zhen-Song & Chen, Zhaoxi, 2025. "A configuration of green and low-carbon strategy in clean energy economy: A perspective of supply chain management," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 322(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:322:y:2025:i:c:s0360544225012848
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.135642
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