Sustainable Supply Chain and Organisational Resilience: Evidence From China

ABSTRACT In the context of globalisation and resource constraints, embracing sustainable development has become a global consensus and an essential strategy for firms seeking to enhance their adaptability and resilience, with the sustainable supply chain playing a crucial role in this process. This study concentrates on Chinese listed firms from 2009 to 2022, investigating the impact of the sustainable supply chain level, formed by the ESG performance of other firms in the supply chain network, on organisational resilience. The findings indicate a positive correlation between the degree of sustainability of the supply chain network in which a firm is embedded and organisational resilience, with stronger risk resistance and adaptive abilities enabling firms to more effectively leverage sustainable supply chains to enhance their resilience. Heterogeneity analysis reveals a significant impact on non‐dual‐role and state‐owned firms, and in regions with more favourable market environments. This study explores the transmission effects of ESG performance in the supply chain network, examining external factors affecting organisational resilience. These findings provide valuable insights for firms in emerging economies, aiming to enhance their sustainable development practices.