Florian Hahnfeldt
EBS Universitat fur Wirtschaft und Recht
Florian is a doctoral candidate at the European Business School in Wiesbaden/ Germany. In his research he explores the options for companies to ensure sustainability within their supply chains with a special focus on governance mechanisms. As a research assistant he is involved in a consulting project for a large food company where he is promoting strategies for sustainable procurement. Prior to pursuing a PhD he studied political sciences in Germany and received a MSc degree in Violence, Conflict and Development studies at the School for Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London. He gained practical experience from working with the German development assistance agency (GIZ) in Germany and Cambodia, and with a consultancy for sustainable production.
The effect of supply chain justice on suppliers' sustainability performance
The purpose of our research is to explore the linkages between the characteristics of supplier-buyer relationships and the sustainability efforts of the supplier. We use concepts developed in the field of organizational justice to derive several propositions on the link between a fair and just treatment of the supplier and its commitment towards good environmental, social, and economic conduct.