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Purpose Most articles in the field of management evidence that knowledge transfer enhances firms’ innovation, productivity and employment. Despite of the amount of studies a systematization of dimensions of knowledge transfer and its effects on firms sustainability is still absent. The purpose of this paper is to fill this literature gap. Design/methodology/approach The author proposes a conceptual paper aimed to provide a framework for classifying knowledge transfer and its effects on firms’ competitiveness. Findings The paper provides a conceptual paper on the role of innovation for sustainability. Originality/value The author’s perspective on knowledge for sustainability is a topic of great interest for managers, practitioners and policy-makers.