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| DC Field | Value | Language |
|---|---|---|
| dc.contributor | Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies | en_US |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Lai, Kee-hung Mike (LMS) | en_US |
| dc.creator | Wu, Chang | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/13767 | - |
| dc.language | English | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Hong Kong Polytechnic University | en_US |
| dc.rights | All rights reserved | en_US |
| dc.title | Evaluating logistics service providers’ green transition and its impacts within and between firms : three empirical studies in China | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | The logistics industry, integral to economic development through its facilitation of economic exchanges, also significantly impacts the environment due to extensive cargo movement activities. This dichotomy critically emphasizes reducing environmental pollution and resource consumption, particularly in China, where the scale and scope of logistics operations are vast to meet growing demands. This thesis comprises three interrelated studies aimed at identifying green practices among Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), exploring the characteristics and evolution of these practices across different transportation modes, and assessing the impact of LSPs' green innovation on intra- and inter-firm outcomes. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Study 1 investigates publicly listed Chinese LSPs from 2015 to 2021 to identify their green practices' characteristics and evolution in different transportation modes (including road, maritime, and aviation). Through probabilistic topic modeling and interviews, the study analyzes environmental texts from LSPs' corporate social responsibility reports, identifying 18 distinct green practice topics driven by social or technological factors. The analysis reveals transportation mode-specific priorities and a transition in focus from cost-efficiency to advanced green technologies and varied social-driven practices. To deepen the understanding of these findings, interviews with eight LSPs were conducted to probe the drivers of these green practices and the mechanisms underlying their adoption. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Study 2 explores the relationship between LSPs' green innovation and market value using panel data from 53 publicly listed Chinese LSPs from 2011 to 2020. The results show an inverted U-shaped relationship between green innovation and market value, influenced differentially by stakeholder engagements. Engagement with supply chain partners amplifies this relationship, while involvement with scientific institutions and public attention tends to attenuate it. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Study 3 assesses the differential impacts of incremental (IGI) and radical green innovation (RGI) on supply base stability (SBS) by analyzing data from 88 publicly traded Chinese LSPs spanning 2011-2019. Findings reveal a positive effect of IGI on SBS and a negative impact on RGI. Additionally, the study highlights that growth orientation and board environmental expertise can mitigate the adverse effects of RGI on SBS yet have negligible influence on the IGI-SBS relationship. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Overall, this thesis enriches the green logistics and innovation literature by detailing the classification, characteristics, and evolution of green practices among Chinese LSPs, providing academic and practical insights. Furthermore, it extends the logistics and innovation management literature by clarifying the nuanced relationships between green innovation and market value, stakeholder engagement's moderating effects, and the distinct impacts of different types of green innovations on supply base stability. This comprehensive approach offers valuable implications for policymakers and industry leaders in navigating the complexities of implementing sustainable practices in the logistics industry. | en_US |
| dcterms.extent | xiii, 179 pages : color illustrations | en_US |
| dcterms.isPartOf | PolyU Electronic Theses | en_US |
| dcterms.issued | 2025 | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | Ph.D. | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | All Doctorate | en_US |
| dcterms.accessRights | open access | en_US |
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