The Integration of UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 in Manufacturing Organizations: A Critical Literature Review
This critical literature review examines the integration of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13), climate action within manufacturing organizations, a sector pivotal to both global economic growth and environmental impact. Drawing on peer-reviewed studies from 2015 to 2024, the analysis explores how firms embed climate strategies into operational frameworks, the challenges and opportunities encountered during implementation, and the resulting effects on organizational performance. Findings indicate that manufacturing entities increasingly adopt advanced tools such as life cycle sustainability assessments, renewable energy systems, and data-driven governance mechanisms to align with climate objectives. While larger firms leverage innovation capacity and supply chain leverage, smaller organizations face persistent barriers related to cost, technology access, and regulatory uncertainty. Climate action is shown to enhance environmental outcomes and contribute to financial and reputational gains when supported by leadership commitment and stakeholder collaboration. However, gaps remain in understanding long-term impacts, small enterprise strategies, and interactions with other SDGs. The review highlights the dual nature of SDG 13 as both a compliance imperative and a driver of competitive resilience, offering practical implications for industry practitioners and policymakers aiming to accelerate sustainable transformation in manufacturing.
Index Terms– About four key words or phrases in alphabetical order, separated by commas. Keywords: SDG 13, Climate action, Manufacturing organizations, Sustainable integration, Organizational performance
