BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF ACCOUNTING AND CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH: TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

Abstract

This study aims to identify prominent current and future trends within the realm of accounting and corporate sustainability, drawing from the Web of Science database and focusing on publications from 2014 to 2023. Additionally, this literature review seeks to highlight pivotal concepts and establish a foundation for future research in accounting and corporate sustainability through bibliometric analysis. The investigation identifies key popular keywords, influential authors, highly cited journals, and the countries with the greatest impact in the field. Utilizing the VOSviewer tool, the study analyzes data regarding keyword relationships and their geographical distribution. Overall, 1,574 publications collected from the Web of Science are designated. The discoveries emphasize the substantial scholarly attention directed towards topics in accounting and corporate sustainability, highlighting the current theoretical understanding of the profound transformation in sustainable accounting practices and corporate social responsibility. This reflects the dynamic and coordinated nature of the green ecosystem.