THE ROLE OF ESG PERFORMANCE IN LINKING DIGITAL LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY:A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

Increased complexity of the global business environment has compelled organizations to seek ways to incorporate sustainability, governance and technological leadership in cohesive strategic systems. In this conceptual paper, the mediating role of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance will be reviewed upon the relationship between Digital Leadership (DL) and Green Intellectual capital (GIC) on the Organizational Sustainability (OS). This paper relies on the Dynamic Capabilities Theory, Natural Resource-Based View (NRBV), and the Stakeholder Theory to come up with a theoretically based framework, which consists of seven propositions. The paper contends that Digital Leadership and Green Intellectual Capital have both direct and indirect effect on Organization Sustainability via ESG Performance. The framework helps in the rising intersection of digital transformation, green management and sustainability research through providing a structured theoretical framework in future empirical research. There are policy implications, which are discussed in particular reference to organizational leaders, policymakers, and regulators who may want to use digital and green capabilities in achieving sustainable organizational results.