As the world becomes more aware of and pays more attention to social and environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, and various health problems caused by pollution, sustainable development has emerged as a universally recognised and critical concept across countries. Green supply chain management (GSCM) practice as a green comprehensive environmental management tool has also received special attention from the public. Therefore, this paper aims to conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of existing research on GSCM practices and sustainability performance (SP) to identify research gaps, and to provide recommendations for future research agendas. For the bibliometric analysis of this study, the time span is from 2005 to 2024. Specifically, 676 papers were retrieved for this study, the most prolific and influential source journal analysis, main research country analysis, and content analysis of cited papers were performed. Furthermore, it reveals the ever-expanding coverage of sustainability-related topics in this field of research, providing valuable insights into its evolution over time. Finally, this study identifies and suggests potential mediator or mediator for future research on the relationship between GSCM practices and SP, providing scholars and practitioners with valuable insights to guide their research efforts and advance knowledge in the field.
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