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https://doi.org/10.55640/
Sustainable Business Performance: Key Drivers and Management Models
Abstract
The increasing complexity of global markets, environmental challenges, and stakeholder expectations has transformed business sustainability from a voluntary strategic initiative into a fundamental determinant of long-term organizational performance. This research examines the key drivers influencing sustainable business performance and develops an integrated management perspective for understanding how organizations align economic objectives with environmental, social, governance, and operational priorities. The study adopts a conceptual research approach based on a systematic synthesis of the provided literature, focusing on financial performance, corporate governance, innovation management, sustainable supply chains, stakeholder engagement, digital transformation, reporting quality, strategic alliances, and risk management. The findings indicate that sustainable business performance emerges from the interaction of multiple organizational capabilities rather than from isolated sustainability practices. Strong governance structures, responsible stakeholder relationships, technological adaptation, transparent reporting mechanisms, and resilient supply networks collectively enhance organizational sustainability outcomes. The analysis further proposes that effective sustainability management requires integrated models capable of balancing short-term financial pressures with long-term value creation. The research contributes to sustainability management literature by identifying interconnected drivers and emphasizing strategic coordination as a foundation for resilient enterprises. The study provides theoretical and practical implications for organizations seeking to develop sustainable competitive advantages through comprehensive management frameworks.
Keywords
Sustainable Business Performance, Sustainability Management, ESG Integration
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