Mapping the Landscape of Corporate ESG Reputation: A Bibliometric Approach

Abstract

This study aims to investigate an overview of the ESG and corporate reputation from 2008- 2025. This research uses data on ESG and corporate reputation collected through Scopus. Scopus is believed by many users to search for various types of academic literature, including journal articles, theses, books, conferences, and technical reports from various disciplines. The keywords used the terms "ESG + corporate reputation”. Based on the results of the data search, 57 papers were collected through the Scopus database using Publish or Perish (PoP) with 51.82 citations per year. In addition, there were 881 citations per manuscript, and the 57 papers had 51.46 citations. This research aims to identify the development of ESG and corporate reputation through a bibliometric approach. Data was obtained from Scopus and processed using Publish or Perish (PoP) and VOSViewer. The results showed a significant increase in the number of publications and citations related to this theme, reflecting the increasing global awareness of the importance of ESG and corporate reputation. The theme analysis grouped the research results into eight main clusters, namely image firm, corporate social irresponsibility, corporate social responsibility, ESG performance, company strategy, firm performance, financial constraints, and investments.