Sustainability in marketing: a review using multiple correspondence analysis

This study examines the state of sustainability in leading marketing research and proposes a bottom-up framework that involves business managers, consumers and the environment at different levels. A qualitative approach involving multiple correspondence analysis is used to examine the status of sust...

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Main Authors: Yating Tian, Qeis Kamran, Jörg Henseler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Cogent Business & Management
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311975.2025.2493389
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Summary:This study examines the state of sustainability in leading marketing research and proposes a bottom-up framework that involves business managers, consumers and the environment at different levels. A qualitative approach involving multiple correspondence analysis is used to examine the status of sustainability in marketing, and a solution-oriented framework based on a bottom-up approach is designed. Three dimensions are determined to be at the heart of the consumer–business–society relationship: sustainable environmental awareness and responsibility, production and consumption practices, and intercompany and industrial collaborations. Based on these dimensions, a holistic framework is developed to address the conflicts between theory and practice toward sustainability values. This study refines the market-driven concept and guides scholars through our proposed path that unites marketing and sustainability. We also design a framework by incorporating social marketing elements into businesses to achieve sustainability. Ultimately, this study offers insights into consumer research, marketing management and sustainable business practices.
ISSN:2331-1975