Evaluating sports complex sustainable supply chains: A prospective assessment technique method of moments quantile regression research

J Jialong Liu X Xin Su (Research Center for Crystal Materials; CAS Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices for Special Environmental Conditions; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Functional Crystal Materials, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, CAS, 40-1 South Beijing Road, Urumqi 830011, China) Y Yang Wang

Abstract

The growing emphasis on sustainability in supply chain management has raised critical concerns about its implementation in complex ecosystems such as sports stadiums. This study investigates the economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable supply chains within sports complexes, employing the Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR) technique to provide a nuanced analysis of key variables influencing sustainability outcomes from 2008 to 2022. By integrating Corporate Environmentalism (CE), Population Density (PD), Economic Complexity Ratio, and Workforce Readiness Ratio with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) differentiation metrics, the research identifies significant conditional and non-linear relationships. Results reveal that CE plays a pivotal role in driving GDP differentiation, particularly in lower quantiles, highlighting the potential of sustainability to contribute to balanced economic growth. Population Density consistently influences sustainability outcomes, underscoring the critical role of demographic factors. Additionally, the study exhibit strong macroeconomic and social implications, emphasizing the importance of inclusive strategies for sustainable development. Notably, higher GDP differentiation quantiles reveal trade-offs between economic and environmental goals, presenting challenges for achieving equilibrium. These findings suggest that policymakers and stakeholders should adopt tailored strategies to balance economic and environmental objectives, fostering sustainable practices in sports stadium ecosystems while mitigating disparities across different economic conditions.

Article Details

Journal PLoS ONE
Volume / Issue Vol. 20, Issue 6
Published June 03, 2025
Pages e0323054
ISSN 1932-6203
Publisher Public Library of Science

Journal Info

PLoS ONE

Public Library of Science

ISSN: 1932-6203 Open Access Health Sciences

Authors (3)

J

Jialong Liu

X

Xin Su

Research Center for Crystal Materials; CAS Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices for Special Environmental Conditions; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Functional Crystal Materials, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, CAS, 40-1 South Beijing Road, Urumqi 830011, China

Y

Yang Wang