Developments in Sustainability Reporting Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This study aims to analyze trends in research related to sustainability reporting published in the Scopus database from 2015 to 2025. The search yielded 15,530 publications, after screening based on specific criteria, 3,209 relevant articles were selected for analysis.  The study employed a bibliometric analysis approach, with the analysis conducted using VOSviewer software. The results indicate a significant increase in publications on the topic of sustainability reporting from 2015 to 2025. The bibliometric visualization indicates that articles on sustainability reporting, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), and integrated reporting are among the most frequently researched topics. This suggest that sustainability reporting is one of the most intensively discussed topics in business, management and accounting research. Overall, the findings indicate that sustainability reporting research has experienced substantial growth and continues to evolve through diverse themes, reflecting its increasing importance in business, management and accounting research. This study provides insights into trends in sustainability reporting research and can be used as a reference for future research.

Keywords:  Sustainability reporting; bibliometric analysis; Scopus; VOSviewer.