Operationalization of ESG-Integrated Strategy Through the Balanced Scorecard in FMCG Companies

Dariusz Michalski ()
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Dariusz Michalski: Department of Economical and Social Sciences, Faculty of Management and Transport, University of Bielsko-Biała, Willowa St. No 2, 43-309 Bielsko-Biała, Poland

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 21, 1-27

Abstract: The increasing focus on sustainability and climate change mitigation necessitates that corporate strategies not only build competitive advantage but also contribute to the creation of sustainable operations. The purpose of the article is to present, based on the analyses of the development of the strategic targets of leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, a method for operationalizing an ESG-adapted corporate strategy within FMCG companies using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC). ESG, encompassing environmental, social, and governance factors, requires a shift in both strategic management theory and practice. The author explores how ESG metrics can be integrated into the traditional BSC framework alongside financial, customer, and business processes and learning and growth perspectives to align with the growing importance of sustainability. The study identifies specific measures that contribute to a successful transition toward sustainable business practices. The findings demonstrate that the BSC, when adapted to incorporate ESG considerations, is an effective tool for strategy implementation and operational management in FMCG companies. While the proposed framework focuses on the FMCG sector, it has potential applications across other industries. The article makes important theoretical contributions, though it would benefit from further empirical research, sector-specific comparisons, and a more detailed examination of external ESG factors that impact corporate strategy.

Keywords: ESG; sustainability; strategy; management; BSC; climate change; FMCG; company (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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