Guandalini, Ilaria ORCID: 0000-0001-9154-4334 (2022) Sustainability through digital transformation: a systematic literature review for research guidance. Journal of Business Research, 148. pp. 456-471. ISSN 0148-2963 (doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.05.003)

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Abstract

Motivated by the rising attention of businesses and regulators towards how digital transformation can assist sustainability improvement, this paper sheds light on the relationships between these two phenomena. Specifically, this research pioneers the study of ‘digital sustainability’ through a systematic review of 153 academic articles aimed to 1) consolidate the existing research, 2) understand the thematic connections amongst the different studies, and 3) identify research gaps to move forward in the development of the topic. The suggested research agenda has important theoretical and practical implications. Through the identified gaps, this study acknowledges the management scholarship of pitfalls and delays on the research topic, providing detailed guidance to develop this new stream of subject area. The opportunistic approach of this paper responds to the practical call for support in understanding the use of digitalization for sustainability-related goals. This research directly impacts a wide range of practitioners, including managers, consultants, and policymakers.

Received 10 May 2021, Revised 26 April 2022, Accepted 5 May 2022, Available online 18 May 2022, Version of Record 18 May 2022.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sustainability; CSR; transformation; digitalization; digitalisation; innovation; research agenda,; sustainable development
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Business Faculty of Business > Department of Systems Management & Strategy
Last Modified:	01 Jun 2022 12:09
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/36584

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