What do we know about organizational sustainability and international business?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to provide a revision of the literature that links the concepts of sustainability and internationalization in the context of emerging markets

Design/methodology/approach

The results are presented following the recommendations of Challahan (2014), who introduced the concept of the “Six W” as components of a literature review.

Findings

It can be noted that there are common characteristics among the study of internationalization and sustainability in emerging markets. It is possible to suggest a framework of research that considers internationalization as a driver for the pursuit of sustainability initiatives.

Originality/value

There is an increasing evidence of the inclusion of corporate social responsibility activities and sustainable development on international business. This way, the present paper can serve as a base to understand the internationalization processes of emerging market multinationals (EMNEs) and their commitment to sustainability.

Citation

Gomez-Trujillo, A.M. and Gonzalez-Perez, M.A. (2020), "What do we know about organizational sustainability and international business?", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 292-305. https://doi.org/10.1108/MEQ-08-2019-0173