From negative to positive sustainability performance measurement and assessment? A qualitative inquiry drawing on framing effects theory

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Abstract

Current approaches to sustainability performance primarily capture the reduction of negative impacts, but are rather silent about creating positive sustainability performance (PSP). This paper draws on framing effects theory to argue why interviewees in our abductive single case study of the life cycle of a laundry detergent struggled to identify PSP. Based on the theory and our findings, we argue that negative sustainability performance is a “sticky” frame in individual perception, and propose a research agenda for PSP that discusses three research routes and key determinants (i.e., systemic mindsets, collective goals and collaboration, and a balanced view for sustainable value) to explain how the dominant negative frames can be overcome to advance PSP. This study contributes to the sustainability management and performance literature by illuminating a current blind spot (PSP) and how the dominant negative frame can be overcome.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)1985-2001
Seitenumfang17
FachzeitschriftBusiness strategy and the environment
Jahrgang31
Ausgabenummer5
Frühes Online-Datum8 Feb. 2022
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Juli 2022
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

Scopus 85124554062
WOS 000752761500001
Mendeley be471f2f-e7b4-3c35-bafa-2575f73f7c66
unpaywall 10.1002/bse.2994

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • business models, life cycle assessment, performance measurement, sustainability assessment, sustainability impact, sustainability management

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