Shengjie Yuwen

School of Management Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Finance and Economics

Abstract：

To understand the research status in the ESG field, this study uses the CiteSpace tool to systematically analyze ESG-related literature in the WOS database, revealing the disciplinary knowledge structure and research hotspot trends in this field. The results show that the disciplinary knowledge structure of the ESG research field consists of four parts: research on ESG and corporate governance structures, research on ESG ratings and corporate performance, research on ESG and sustainable development, and research on ESG and risks. The research hotspot trends in ESG include aspects such as ESG investment, socially responsible investment, information asymmetry, and corporate performance. Finally, this study proposes potential future research topics in ESG from two perspectives: innovation in comprehensive ESG assessment methods and international comparison and standardization of ESG information disclosure, providing references for ESG academic research and management practices.

Key Words：

ESG; CiteSpace; bibliometrics; research trends; knowledge mapping