ESG practices: the key to organizational sustainability

Abstract

The study addresses the relevance of ESG practices as key to organizational sustainability, generating long-term value, improving efficiency, and managing risks. The research focuses on the question of how ESG practices contribute to organizational sustainability, requiring an understanding of the integration of ESG dimensions into corporate strategies and their impact on sustainability. Using an integrative systematic review, the study provides a comprehensive view of research on ESG practices and organizational sustainability, highlighting a growing academic and corporate interest in this area. The analysis reveals that, despite the recognition of the benefits of ESG practices, there is a gap in understanding how these are implemented daily and the challenges faced by organizations. Furthermore, the absence of studies on the ideal balance between ESG practices to optimize organizational sustainability is emphasized. It concludes with the need for more research to elucidate the specific contribution of ESG practices to organizational sustainability, suggesting a positive movement towards their integration into business strategies, under the aegis of greater regulatory guidance and transparency in ESG reporting.