Determining the structural positions and characteristics of multi-role sectors

is critical for understanding supply chain networks. Thus, in this study, we

developed an attribution analysis framework to assess the structure of
sectors with multiple roles in a supply chain. Subsequently, we applied the
framework in a case study, where the top-ranking Japanese sectors were
identified for production-oriented, betweenness-oriented, and consumption-
oriented carbon dioxide emission scores. Additionally, these attribution
indicators were utilized to identify/visualize the structural positions of
sectors. Using company-level data, we also evaluated the structural positions
of Japanese companies in relation to their carbon disclosure project (CDP)
reporting practices. The results demonstrate that a company's role in the
supply chain is unlikely to be related to CDP reporting.