Sustainable learning organizations

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to debate how companies may better become a sustainable learning organization by offering the most used and insightful concepts of sustainability. Design/methodology/approach Through literature review, learning organization and sustainability perspectives are explored and compared. Findings Learning sustainability experiences around the world have provided tools and mechanics to companies to enhance economic growth without affecting environment and communities. Originality/value The paper explains points of convergence and divergence between learning organization and sustainability approaches and provides insightful remarks from literature.