In an era of rising crises, businesses face multiple challenges and regulatory requirements aimed at enhancing sustainability while remaining resilient despite disruptions and shocks. The role of legislative frameworks varies significantly across regions, particularly between the European Union (EU) and China. Given the interconnectedness of the global economy and supply chains (SCs), legislation in one region can impact others. Against this backdrop, this thesis examines and compares the role of selected European and Chinese legislative frameworks on sustainability and their role on supply chain resilience (SCR). The analysis reveals that while the EU aims to strengthen sustainability through comprehensive, stringent and extraterritorial legislation, it also seeks to reduce critical dependencies to enhance its strategic autonomy, competitiveness and domestic market. Conversely, China’s strive for global leadership and its long-standing focus on resilience and long-term planning integrates sustainability within its economic strategies. Despite significant bilateral trade relations, geopolitical considerations increasingly outweigh purely economic interests in both regions, leading to progressive de-coupling. The study identifies synergies and conflicts between these goals, concluding that integrated, long-term strategies are essential to manage these trade-offs effectively. This research contributes to the current debate by providing insights for businesses and policymakers on developing adaptive strategies that ensure both sustainability and resilience in a globalized economy.
- Citation du texte
- Anonymous (Auteur), 2024, The role of policies and regulations on sustainability and their role towards supply chain resilience, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1683858
