Gao, Y., Zhang, M., Nasir, M.A. orcid.org/0000-0003-2779-5854 et al. (3 more authors) (Accepted: 2025) ESG Greenwashing Behaviour in the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain: Insights from evolutionary game theory. International Journal of Production Economics. ISSN: 0925-5273 (In Press)
Abstract
This study explores the governance of greenwashing behaviour within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework of the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) supply chain. Employing an evolutionary game theory model, we examine the strategic interactions between NEV Components Suppliers (NEVSs), NEV Manufacturers (NEVMs), and Government Regulatory Agencies (GRAs). We derive the conditions for evolutionarily stable strategies (ESS) and conduct sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of key factors on the evolution of optimal strategies. Our findings reveal the dynamic changes in ESG practices and greenwashing of supply chain enterprises under different market and regulatory environments. The results demonstrate that ESG practices in the supply chain exhibit distinct phased characteristics, transitioning from greenwashing behaviour in the initial stages to proactive ESG practices in the maturity stage. This research highlights the significant influence of market forces on companies' ESG strategic choices, suggesting that the government should implement appropriate regulatory and incentive strategies at different stages to guide enterprises from greenwashing towards authentic ESG practices. This study provides theoretical insights and practical guidance for policymakers and corporate strategists to promote sustainable development in the NEV industry.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | This is an author produced version of an article accepted for publication in International Journal of Production Economics made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | ESG Greenwashing; Governance; New Energy Vehicle; Supply Chain; Evolutionary Game. |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) > Economics Division (LUBS) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 19 Sep 2025 12:09 |
Last Modified: | 19 Sep 2025 12:09 |
Status: | In Press |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:231735 |