The relationship between sustainability and happiness is complex and multifaceted, encompassing various disciplines. Despite the growing interest in both concepts, a paucity of studies comprehensively explores their intricate interplay, particularly within organisational contexts. This study aims to bridge this gap by reviewing the social sciences literature from the stakeholder management perspective, allowing the identification of how organisations can contribute to individual and societal well-being and happiness. Through a rigorous bibliometric mapping analysis, we identify key thematic research areas and boundaries in existing research. The paper's contributions include a fresh taxonomy that provides a structured, novel understanding of the field. Among other theoretical propositions, we highlight the connections between well-being, sustainable development, and the dependence of happiness on both. We propose that organisations are responsible for their stakeholders’ well-being at the organisational level and their happiness indirectly at the institutional level. We introduce a novel conceptual framework, "sustainability happiness," which posits that individual subjective well-being and environmental sustainability are mutually influencing factors. Our findings have practical implications for policymakers, managers, and researchers seeking to promote individual objective and subjective well-being and environmental sustainability.
