Research Article

The Impact of Sustainable Marketing Approaches on Brands

Number: Special Issue December 31, 2025
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The Impact of Sustainable Marketing Approaches on Brands

Abstract

Issues regarding the swift transformations in the environment, climate, and society have rendered the concept of sustainability, centered on human needs, one of the most significant subjects of discourse today. The rise in environmental awareness has heightened consumers' attention to problems like environmental protection and the preservation of natural resources for future generations. Brands recognizing this predicament have commenced the production of eco-friendly products and sustainable packaging, while also implementing other sustainability initiatives to mitigate their environmental consequences. This circumstance has facilitated the birth of new concepts, like sustainable marketing, sustainable consumption, and sustainable branding for both corporations and individuals. Sustainability entails the responsibility to safeguard natural resources essential for future generations while addressing the requirements of the present population. This principle advocates for corporations to function with consideration for environmental and social responsibility. Furthermore, brands often incorporate sustainability narratives into their marketing communications. These messages serve not just to inform and raise customer awareness but also to enhance brand image and foster brand loyalty. Brands' sustainability initiatives positively impact consumer segments with heightened environmental and social awareness, particularly Generation Z. Nonetheless, the literature often underscores that a deficiency in transparency within sustainability discourses may foster the perception of "greenwashing," so undermining brand reputation. Consequently, it is imperative for companies to engage in these discourses consistently and transparently. This research analyzes the sustainability strategies of brands and provides specific examples of sustainability initiatives. The research findings indicate that businesses have initiated creative projects, particularly in environmental sustainability, although require additional advancement in social and economic sustainability.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Energy Systems Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

August 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Number: Special Issue

IEEE
[1]S. Müftüoğlu and İ. Müftüoğlu, “The Impact of Sustainable Marketing Approaches on Brands”, IJONFEST, no. Special Issue, pp. 82–92, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.61150/ijonfest.2025030309.

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