Fostering Competitiveness Through Green Business Practices: A Systematic Literature Review

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Faculty of Economics and Business, Satya Wacana Christian University, Indonesia, Salatiga, Indonesia

Abstract

For companies, implementing green business practices is believed to provide a sustainable organizational competitiveness. Interestingly, there is a lack of systematic literature reviews that encapsulate the various green business practices contributing to business competitiveness. This study applies a systematic literature review approach including scholarly articles on the relationship between green business practices and business competitiveness published between 2014 and 2023. This study utilizes the PRISMA framework to identify various green practices that affect business operations. The findings indicate that green production and operation, innovation, and marketing have become the most discussed aspects. However, the discussions regarding strategic management are limited. These studies indicate the increased role of green business practices in fostering business competitiveness. This study also strengthens evidence that green business practices positively affect business competitiveness  in terms of sustainability.

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