Determinants, Interests and Potential Risks: A Systematic Review of Corporate Water Responsibility Management

Xuhui Peng (), Aila Khan (), Yunqing Su (), Yunqian Bai (), Qingliang Tang () and Jingduan Li ()
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Xuhui Peng: Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics, School of Business Administration
Aila Khan: Western Sydney University, School of Business
Yunqing Su: Anhui Normal University, School of Geography and Tourism
Yunqian Bai: Western Sydney University, School of Business
Qingliang Tang: Western Sydney University, School of Business
Jingduan Li: Central Queensland University

Journal of Business Ethics, 2025, vol. 202, issue 3, No 5, 519-542

Abstract: Abstract The escalating global water crisis has driven increased academic attention on corporate water responsibility management (WRM). However, research into corporate WRM remains limited and fragmented, and a holistic understanding of WRM is lacking. Hence, to increase the awareness on WRM, we systematically reviewed 105 research articles from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, spanning years 2004–2024. Through this review, we identified key determinants, interests, potential risks, and opportunities for future research from the existing literature. Moreover, we constructed an integrated framework offering a holistic perspective. Essentially, while WRM is emerging as a critical area of study, there is an urgent need for both deeper academic exploration and greater corporate engagement. This review provides a complete picture of existing WRM research and outlines clear directions for future quantitative and qualitative studies.

Keywords: Corporate water responsibility; Systematic review; Determinants; Stakeholders (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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