Business sustainability performance: A systematic literature review on assessment approaches, tools and techniques

Saulick, Praveen; Bokhoree, Chandradeo; Bekaroo, Girish

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136837

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“…For businesses sustainability performance assessment was predominant the focus was on economic, social and environmental dimensions (Saulick et al, 2023). The sustainability perspective is the balance among the pillars of the TBL approach but also is related to the ability of an organization to sustain growth in the long term from financial terms (Henao et al, 2019).…”

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“…For businesses sustainability performance assessment was predominant the focus was on economic, social and environmental dimensions (Saulick et al. , 2023).…”

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“…Sustainability performance provides organizations with a long-term competitive advantage, ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors and ensures that stakeholders perceive corporations as responsible entities and comply with rules, regulations and norms (Saulick et al, 2023). Sustainability became mainstream and an important driver of gaining and sustaining a competitive advantage, which the firm recognizes as a key factor of business success (Lichtenthaler, 2022).…”

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Sustainable lean manufacturing as long-term strategy: performance framework development and prioritization

Gama,

Bonamigo

2023

JSMA

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PurposeIn response to mounting global concerns about climate change and scarcity of natural resources, manufacturers have been pressured to develop strategies and enhance their sustainability performance. The integration of sustainable lean manufacturing (SLM) during value chain processes could balance environmental, social and economic concerns into their decision-making, which not only ensures responsible practices but also drives efficiency and success. This paper aims to identify, measure and prioritize metrics to develop a performance measurement system that assesses the multi-dimensional performance of SLM.Design/methodology/approachStrategic decision-making has some conflicting criteria and objectives to be considered simultaneously. The Multi-Criteria Decision Making provides a foundation for selecting, sorting and prioritizing these strategies with the determination of drivers and indicator weight.FindingsThe performance model enables the decision-makers to consistently evaluate the level of sustainability through a multidimensional framework, which could support the assessment of the existing sustainability of a manufacturing process and analyze opportunities for improvement. This study divided the performance into five drivers: Quality, Operational, Finance, Environment, Safety and People and selected 17 KPIs for assessing the multi-dimensional performance of SLM organizations. The research results revealed an organization's perspective transition from strategies focused on operational and economic performance to a more sustainable ideal with greater importance for social and environmental directions.Originality/valueThis framework will be facilitated by the selection of the most significant drivers and the development of strategic plans for the successful adoption of sustainable manufacturing. The practices support implementation, pursue competitive advantages and sustain manufacturing, meeting strategic requirements of suitable and lean performance. With the limited resources of the organizations, the framework proposed will guide the priorities and actions to be taken toward the SLM.

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“…For businesses sustainability performance assessment was predominant the focus was on economic, social and environmental dimensions (Saulick et al. , 2023).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Sustainable lean manufacturing as long-term strategy: performance framework development and prioritization

Gama,

Bonamigo

2023

JSMA

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“…The use of Sustainability reports established by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), relating all aspects of the company or industry about the sustainable aspects is a tool in the company's evaluative process and a means of environmental disclosure that exposes economic, social, and environmental performance (Brown et al, 2009;García-Sánchez et al, 2013). These reports include indicators used for sustainability performance (Azapagic, 2004;Saulick et al, 2023) and provide unified information to stakeholders assessing the organization's socioeconomic and environmental performance (Calabrese et al, 2016). However, the companies that have annual reports, not all of them disclose sustainability reports, because it is not a compulsory requirement and the absence of control management mechanisms that allow the production of information.…”

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Identification of Sustainable Practices in Brazilian Companies: A Case Study in the Food Sector

Souza,

Salgado,

Lira

2023

JMS

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This research seeks to verify the presence of sustainable practices in the Brazilian food industry and how these practices affect this sector. Through the case study applied in two food companies (Alpha and Beta) it was possible to characterize and quantify the sustainable practices used in these companies. With this, it was observed that Alpha company meets the criteria established by the legislation and the guidelines established in ISO 14000, it opted for no certification, and however, this is a goal to be achieved. Furthermore, Alpha company provides guidelines that prioritize suppliers that have socio-environmental certifications such as those of the ISO certification, but it does not yet have the sustainability reports. Beta company in following the criteria imposed by the legislation has the ISO 14001 certifications. The structuring of sustainability report and its publication has already been a reality in the Beta company through the Global Compact since 2003. The Alpha and Beta companies do not specify what internal and external factors are motivational in the application of sustainable practices, although they claim to be in accordance with the current legislation. Lastly, the companies surveyed, while presenting sustainable practices involving the three pillars, did not strive to respond in detail about each pillar, considering the practices in general. It was found that a lot of information about the priorities of companies was of compliance and could not be answered.

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A Holistic Framework to Enhance Sustainable Development and Reporting in Corporate Sustainability

Bilancia,

Costa,

Staudacher

2024

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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Business sustainability performance: A systematic literature review on assessment approaches, tools and techniques

Cited by 15 publications

References 51 publications

Sustainable lean manufacturing as long-term strategy: performance framework development and prioritization

Sustainable lean manufacturing as long-term strategy: performance framework development and prioritization

Identification of Sustainable Practices in Brazilian Companies: A Case Study in the Food Sector

A Holistic Framework to Enhance Sustainable Development and Reporting in Corporate Sustainability

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