Bridging Corporate Governance and Sustainability Insights From a Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

In today's business, corporate governance and sustainability have emerged as essential areas of focus for both scholars and practitioners. This chapter delves into the intersection of these two crucial domains through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis, aiming to map the current research landscape, identify influential studies, and pinpoint existing research gaps. The study highlights a growing trend among businesses to integrate sustainability into their corporate governance structures. This integration is driven by the need to enhance corporate legitimacy, align with societal and regulatory expectations, and attract investors who increasingly factor sustainability into their decision-making processes. The analysis identifies key themes within the literature, such as the convergence of corporate governance and sustainability reporting; the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures on financial performance; the influence of board composition on sustainability outcomes; and the application of stakeholder theory in sustainability reporting.