Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.7906/indecs.23.5.8
Green Leadership: A Systematic Review and Theoretical Framework
Patricia Uroić
orcid.org/0009-0008-6779-2328
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business, Zagreb, Croatia
*
Mislav Ante Omazić
orcid.org/0000-0001-5704-0108
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business, Zagreb, Croatia
Nenad Filipović
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business, Zagreb, Croatia
Hendrik Sebastiaan Kriek
; IEDC – Bled School of Management, Bled, Slovenia
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
The climate crisis and growing sustainability pressures are pushing organizations to rethink their strategies, making leadership a central factor in their ability to adapt and transform. Leaders not only set visions and mobilize employees but also establish values that align business aims with ecological priorities. Within this context, green leadership has attracted increasing attention as an approach that combines environmental responsibility with decision-making process, promotes green innovation, and encourages pro-environmental behavior among employees. This article reviews the literature on green leadership, bringing together theoretical perspectives, conceptual themes, and research patterns. Existing studies are mostly quantitative and concentrated in Asian manufacturing, yet they consistently show benefits for innovation, employee engagement, and organizational legitimacy. Despite these findings, the field still lacks conceptual clarity, methodological variety, and geographical balance. Addressing these gaps is essential for advancing both theory and practice in green leadership phenomena. This review therefore clarifies the foundations of green leadership as a distinct area of research and identifies directions for future study and application.
Ključne riječi
green leadership; leadership theory; organizational change; organizational sustainability
Hrčak ID:
337377
URI
Datum izdavanja:
31.10.2025.
Posjeta: 172 *