Sustainable Performance as a Strategic Indicator of Organizational Sustainability
Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
Keywords:
sustainable performance, Systematic Literature ReviewAbstract
This study presents a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) focusing exclusively on the construct of Sustainable Performance (SP) as a multidimensional indicator of organizational sustainability. The review aims to synthesize theoretical definitions, measurement dimensions, and empirical trends in SP research between 2020 and 2025. Using databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Emerald Insight, twenty-five empirical studies were identified, of which ten were systematically analyzed based on relevance, methodological rigor, and variable focus. Findings reveal that SP is conceptualized as the organization’s capability to simultaneously achieve economic productivity, social responsibility, and environmental efficiency, grounded in the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework. Empirical evidence highlights that SP is no longer confined to environmental outcomes but has evolved into a strategic construct integrating innovation, digital capability, and ethical governance. However, results across studies remain inconsistent, particularly in developing countries, indicating that contextual factors and organizational readiness strongly moderate sustainability outcomes. This review identifies three key research gaps: (1) the limited exploration of SP in service and outsourcing industries, (2) the dominance of cross-sectional rather than longitudinal designs, and (3) the absence of an integrated theoretical lens combining RBV, TBL, and Dynamic Capabilities Theory. Overall, this SLR underscores the strategic importance of Sustainable Performance as the ultimate reflection of an organization’s long-term resilience, ethical conduct, and green competitiveness in the digital era.
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