Abstract:
This paper systematically and critically reviews the literature on the intersection of circular economy practices (CEPs) and sustainability performance (SP). We synthesize and analyze the extant literature to uncover the knowledge gaps, highlight the contradictory views, and provide a comprehensive overview of the field. Following a detailed database search, we selected 104 empirical studies published in peer-reviewed journals for analysis. Our review reports the publication trends, top publishing journal outlets, research methodologies, and empirical contexts. We outline the theoretical underpinnings, identify the diverse circular economy practices and the key factors that impact circular economy practices and sustainable performance. The review shows a propensity for most authors to reuse established theories or not use theory at all, revealing the need for theory development. Furthermore, our analysis revealed that R&D and innovation, digital technologies, organizational capabilities/resources, and stakeholder and institutional pressure substantially influence the CEPs - SP relationship. Through our detailed assessment of the existing literature, we identified and proposed several themes and avenues for future research.
摘要:
本文系统地,批判性地回顾了有关循环经济实践(CEP)和可持续性绩效(SP)交叉的文献。我们综合和分析现有文献,以发现知识差距,突出矛盾的观点,并提供该领域的全面概述。在详细的数据库搜索之后,我们选择了发表在同行评审期刊上的104项实证研究进行分析.我们的评论报告了出版趋势,顶级出版期刊网点,研究方法,和经验背景。我们概述了理论基础,确定不同的循环经济实践和影响循环经济实践和可持续绩效的关键因素。该评论显示,大多数作者倾向于重用已建立的理论或根本不使用理论,揭示了理论发展的必要性。此外,我们的分析表明,研发和创新,数字技术,组织能力/资源,利益相关者和机构压力会对CEP-SP关系产生重大影响。通过我们对现有文献的详细评估,我们确定并提出了几个主题和未来研究的途径。