ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE FACTORS INFLUENCING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Cristina - Elena UNGUREANU, Bogdan FLEACĂ

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Recent years have seen a growing interest of the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors which contribute to shaping sustainable business practices in modern organisations. One business area of attention is that of supply chain management (SCM), where inclusion of ESG factors has come to be seen as a vital aspect for organizations seeking business resilience, as well as success on the long term. The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic literature review that examines ESG factors which have influence over SCM areas. Through the synthesis of existing research, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the “as is” knowledge landscape in which ESG and SCM intersect, as well as proposals for further research directions.

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