Comparative Study of Environmental Information Disclosure, between Asian and European: Bibliometric Analysis Approach
Keywords:
Environmental Information Disclosure, Bibliometric Analysis, Research Trends, Corporate Social ResponsibilityAbstract
Environmental Information Disclosure (EID) by companies has become a focus of stakeholders in recent decades as awareness of the ecological impact of business operations increases. However, the relationship between EID and corporate value is poorly understood. This study aims to review and synthesize EID-related literature through bibliometric analysis, identify patterns, main themes, and research trends, and find gaps in the literature for future research. Data was taken from the Scopus database for EID-focused articles from 2002 to 2024 in Asian and European countries. Bibliometric analysis uses quantitative techniques such as publication analysis, keywords, and author collaboration. Results show an increase in the number of EID publications in recent years, especially in countries such as China, Indonesia, and Malaysia in Asia, as well as Spain and Portugal in Europe. Key themes include corporate social responsibility, corporate strategy, financial performance, and environmental economics. Bibliometric analysis reveals the importance of EID in corporate communication strategies and investor decision-making and the identification of potentially impactful future research directions. This research provides a structured knowledge map for EID, increases understanding of the development of EID as a research area, and offers recommendations to improve the effectiveness of EID in improving corporate image and value.
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