Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review of Business Contributions to Address Global Challenges
This systematic review aims to analyze the contributions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to sustainable development by examining how businesses address critical global challenges such as zero hunger, health and well-being, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, sustainable cities, lif...
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| description | This systematic review aims to analyze the contributions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to sustainable development by examining how businesses address critical global challenges such as zero hunger, health and well-being, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, sustainable cities, life on land, and peace and justice. Purpose: The study seeks to identify gaps in the existing literature and propose future research directions. Method: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple bibliometric databases, yielding 2,520 studies. After applying stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria, 100 relevant studies were selected for analysis. The review synthesized empirical and theoretical findings, focusing on the effectiveness of CSR initiatives and their alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Results: The findings reveal that while CSR initiatives significantly contribute to addressing global challenges, there are critical gaps in their long-term sustainability and effectiveness, particularly in developing regions. The review highlights the importance of integrating stakeholder engagement, addressing systemic inequalities, and measuring the impact of CSR practices to enhance their effectiveness. Contributions: This study provides valuable insights into the role of CSR in fostering sustainable development, contributing to existing theories and offering practical applications for industry and policymakers. It identifies underexplored areas for future research, emphasizing the need for robust frameworks that ensure CSR initiatives are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4cf904fc7a9143ebacea8fea3fca39212025-08-20T02:46:08ZengFinancial UniversityReview of Business and Economics Studies2308-944X2311-02792025-06-0113263910.26794/2308-944X-2025-13-2-6-39Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review of Business Contributions to Address Global ChallengesMd Mehedi Hasan Emon0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6224-9552Tahsina Khan1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8032-3376American International University-BangladeshBangladesh University of Professionals This systematic review aims to analyze the contributions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to sustainable development by examining how businesses address critical global challenges such as zero hunger, health and well-being, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, sustainable cities, life on land, and peace and justice. Purpose: The study seeks to identify gaps in the existing literature and propose future research directions. Method: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple bibliometric databases, yielding 2,520 studies. After applying stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria, 100 relevant studies were selected for analysis. The review synthesized empirical and theoretical findings, focusing on the effectiveness of CSR initiatives and their alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Results: The findings reveal that while CSR initiatives significantly contribute to addressing global challenges, there are critical gaps in their long-term sustainability and effectiveness, particularly in developing regions. The review highlights the importance of integrating stakeholder engagement, addressing systemic inequalities, and measuring the impact of CSR practices to enhance their effectiveness. Contributions: This study provides valuable insights into the role of CSR in fostering sustainable development, contributing to existing theories and offering practical applications for industry and policymakers. It identifies underexplored areas for future research, emphasizing the need for robust frameworks that ensure CSR initiatives are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable.https://rbes.fa.ru/jour/article/view/818/266corporate social responsibilitycsrsustainable development goalssdgsustainabilityzero hungergender equalityclean waterhealth and well-beingsustainable citieslife on landpeace and justicestakeholder engagement |
| spellingShingle | Md Mehedi Hasan Emon Tahsina Khan Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review of Business Contributions to Address Global Challenges Review of Business and Economics Studies corporate social responsibility csr sustainable development goals sdg sustainability zero hunger gender equality clean water health and well-being sustainable cities life on land peace and justice stakeholder engagement |
| title | Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review of Business Contributions to Address Global Challenges |
| title_full | Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review of Business Contributions to Address Global Challenges |
| title_fullStr | Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review of Business Contributions to Address Global Challenges |
| title_full_unstemmed | Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review of Business Contributions to Address Global Challenges |
| title_short | Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review of Business Contributions to Address Global Challenges |
| title_sort | corporate social responsibility for sustainable development a systematic review of business contributions to address global challenges |
| topic | corporate social responsibility csr sustainable development goals sdg sustainability zero hunger gender equality clean water health and well-being sustainable cities life on land peace and justice stakeholder engagement |
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