Bibliometrics Trends in Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance: Insights from Scholarly Research

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and financial performance through a bibliometrics analysis. This study analyses 501 English-language documents published between 2010 and 2023, sourced from the Scopus database .Using the Biblioshiny in R package software, conducted various bibliometrics analyses, including publication trends, author productivity, co-authorship networks, etc. The finding reveals that the United Kingdom is the most cited country. Sustainable development, CSR, and sustainability are the most frequently used words. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal of Business Ethics are the most cited journals. The most cited authors are Garcia-Sánchez I-M, Velte P, Adomako S, Chen L, and Elamer Aa. The study findings provide researchers and practitioners with insights into the current state of CSR research and emerging trends.