Environmental Consciousness Corporations: Systematic Literature Review From Indian Context

Abstract

This study provides a bibliometric analysis of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) research in India. The articles which are indexed in Scopus data are selected for review. The analysis highlights the increasing focus on sustainability reporting, corporate governance, and socially responsible investing, with a marked shift towards India's role in global ESG discussions. The findings reveal that leading authors, such as Sharma D and Gupta S, are driving research productivity, while scholars like Rajesh R and Haq A.N influence the field through highly cited work. Journals like the Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal and the Journal of Cleaner Production play a central role in disseminating ESG research, reflecting the growing academic interest in sustainability practices. Additionally, institutions such as the University of Delhi and Symbiosis International are identified as key contributors to the Indian ESG research ecosystem. The study also uncovers evolving keywords and themes, emphasizing the increasing relevance of climate change, corporate social responsibility, and governance approaches in shaping ESG discourse. This research offers valuable insights for future studies exploring the intersection of ESG with emerging markets, sustainable finance, and corporate governance.