Green knowledge sharing at the workplace: a systematic review and future trajectories

The increasing urgency of environmental sustainability has underscored the critical importance of green knowledge sharing (GKS) within organizations. Previous studies have examined the integration of eco-friendly behaviors such as reducing waste and minimizing energy consumption, and the dissemination of knowledge about environmental preservation. Despite the proliferation of research on GKS, there remain notable gaps and limitations in the literature that inhibit further scholarly developments as well as our overall understanding of this phenomenon. This systematic literature review aims to consolidate the current body of research on GKS; identifying key themes, knowledge gaps, and paving the way for future research on this topic. In doing so, we utilize TCCM framework to highlight future research trajectories (i.e., what needs to be known) based on the current literature synthesis (i.e., what has already been known) in the following dimensions: i) key theories, ii) drivers, barriers, and outcomes of GKS, iii) industrial and geographical contexts, and iv) methodological considerations. The findings of this review offer valuable insights for practitioners, managers, and researchers, presenting comprehensive guidelines for implementing effective GKS strategies and identifying critical areas for future investigation.