Sustainability strategy in agribusiness: a bibliometric and systematic analysis of the literature

Abstract

Abstract This study explores orientations in the study of sustainability strategy in agribusinesses using quantitative and qualitative research methods. The quantitative aspect involved a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications in the Scopus and Web of Science databases on publications in the area of business and management, while the qualitative approach involved a systematic analysis to determine strategic orientations. The research methodology used was the Constructivist and Knowledge Development Process (Proknow-C), which includes four stages: (1) portfolio selection, (2) bibliometric analysis of the portfolio using bibliometric software, (3) systematic analysis and (4) identification of future research. The results revealed four strategic directions for sustainability: Corporate Social Responsibility, Standards and Traceability, Innovation and Environmental Performance, and Governance and Food Safety. In addition, two areas for future research were identified: corporate sustainability policies and management practices. Although there is a considerable amount of literature on sustainability, research in agribusiness is still in its infancy and there is a need to deepen the interactions between the economic, environmental and social dimensions in order to promote business strategies in agribusiness that foster sustainable development.

Keywords

• Agribusiness
• Bibliometrics
• Proknow-C
• Strategy
• Sustainability