Publications and Research

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 1-18-2024

Abstract

As environmental awareness takes centre stage in business, entrepreneurship research has established a dedicated subfield for sustainability-driven ventures. The growing emphasis on sustainable business practices has led entrepreneurship research to identify entrepreneurship-related sustainability as a critical subfield. However, the inconsistent terminology used, such as “green entrepreneurship,” “ecopreneurship”, and “entrepreneurship” (ENP), reflects the fragmented nature of research in this area. A Systematic Literature Review on entrepreneurship-related sustainability was conducted to address this, focusing on the term “enviropreneurship” and applying PRISMA guidelines for transparency and methodological standardization. A total of 67 research articles published between 2013 and 2022 were analyzed to identify key themes and subthemes. This analysis resulted in a comprehensive definition of ENP and a cohesive research agenda for the future. The findings revealed significant shortcomings in standardized reporting procedures, highlighting the need for greater methodological openness and harmonization. To address this, the widespread adoption of PRISMA principles adapted to the specific needs of ENP research is advocated to enhance rigour, comparability, and reliability in this multidisciplinary field. Categorizing the research articles provided valuable insights into the research direction and specific focus areas, revealing a shift towards practical application and evaluation alongside conceptual exploration and analysis, which is inherent to any research field.

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