Dahlmann, Frederik, Brammer, Stephen and Roehrich, Jens K. (2023) Navigating the “performing-organizing” paradox : tensions between supply chain transparency, coordination, and scope 3 GHG emissions performance. International Journal of Operations & Production Management . doi:10.1108/IJOPM-09-2022-0622 ISSN 0144-3577. (In Press)

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Abstract

Purpose:
Drawing on paradox theory and the category of the “performing-organizing” paradox, the study investigates the tensions firms experience in the context of organizing the processes involved in managing their indirect GHG emissions.

Design/methodology/approach:
The authors develop hypotheses to explain why the paradox elements of supply chain transparency and supply chain coordination affect firms' ability to reduce their indirect supply chains GHG emissions. Using a two-stage method based on data from Refinitiv and CDP for 2002 to 2021, the authors test this study’s hypotheses through panel regression analyses.

Findings:
While greater transparency experience with scope 3 emissions disclosure, GSCM practices and broader supply chain engagement are all associated with higher levels of scope 3 emissions levels, both long-term transparency experience and GSCM practices are also associated with relative reductions in scope 3 emissions over time.

Practical implications:
Given growing pressures on firms to demonstrate both transparency and legitimacy regarding their scope 3 emissions, firms must understand the characteristics of this paradox as this has implications for how emissions performance is perceived and managed. This study's results suggested that firms need to take both a long-term perspective and effectively communicate the differences involved in reporting their emissions performance to avoid unwarranted criticism.

Originality/value:
Filling a gap in sustainable OSCM studies by providing large-scale quantitative insights into the relationships between organizing and performing, the authors demonstrate that the processes involved in firms' efforts of measuring and managing their indirect scope 3 emissions are paradoxically affected by whether performance outcomes are specified as annual absolute levels of scope 3 emissions, or relative changes over time.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Strategy & International Business Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Climatic changes -- Economic aspects, Greenhouse gas mitigation, Business logistics -- Management, Paradox, Greenhouse gases -- Measurement
Journal or Publication Title:	International Journal of Operations & Production Management
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	0144-3577
Official Date:	2023
Dates:	Date Event 2023 Published 11 July 2023 Available 22 June 2023 Accepted
DOI:	10.1108/IJOPM-09-2022-0622
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	In Press
Reuse Statement (publisher, data, author rights):	Copyright © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited. This AAM is provided for your own personal use only. It may not be used for resale, reprinting, systematic distribution, emailing, or for any other commercial purpose without the permission of the publisher
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Copyright Holders:	Copyright © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited
Date of first compliant deposit:	11 July 2023
Date of first compliant Open Access:	22 August 2023
Related URLs:	Other Repository

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