Mapping the Research Landscape: Bibliometric Insights into Sustainability Governance and Sustainability Performance

Zahid Abbas, Rehana Kouser and Zeeshan Mahmood

Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2024, vol. 10, issue 1, 11-30

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to outline the most important journals, authors, current trends, and themes related to sustainability governance and sustainable performance of top UK firms that make up the FTSE Russell 500 Index. It also synthesizes existing literature and findings in this area.Design/Methodology/Approach: Our study covered three decades, from 2001 to 2024, and included 165 studies from 144 scientific journals that were selected for bibliometric analysis. Three significant streams have been discovered by our research: First one is to explore the impact of sustainability governance on sustainability performance and second, third is importance popular area/subject that is frequently cited in sustainability governance and sustainable performance and next research agenda through selected papers.Findings: Thematic map classifies the impact of sustainability governance and performance relationship themes into three classes including niche’s themes related to sustainability and performance, evolution map related to sustainability development and ESG/ESE and emerging/declining themes related to sustainability governance with sustainability performance.Implications/Originality/Value: By means of this research, researchers, community authorities, governance of the companies, and consultants of businesses will comprehend the situation regarding sustainable governance and sustainability performance through ESG/ESE. In conclusion, we highlight the most significant practical findings and list the areas that still require research.

Keywords: Sustainability Governance; Sustainability Performance; Bibliometric Analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.26710/jbsee.v9i4.2890

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