Tracing the development of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performs: a systematic review and bibliometric analysis

Abstract This point of view converses the raise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performs in digitization, FinTech’s mostly based on bibliometric research and systematic literature review. The purpose was to offer an overview of significant trends, required actors and thematic viewpoints in ESG research from 2012 to 2024. The search outcomes were then screened over 406 peer-reviewed articles, which were separated into three-time groups: inscription 2012–2016, 2017–2020 and 2021–2024. Methods involved bibliometric mapping recognizing lead mentors/authors/journals, global distribution and qualitative combination of common themes/trends over time. Among the most motivating consequences are those on how virtual goods and FinTech developments have unfair ESG standards in themes such as sustainability reporting, helpful for people in corporate governance or even social responsibility. The survey reproduces other wide-ranging changes over time, such as a greater attention on legislative frameworks and completely technical ESG solutions. The empirical indication in this paper delivers nuanced and refined data on the relationship between technological improvement and ESG development, which is a valued addition for further studies. This study will contribute to the literature investigative ESG during the digital era by combining both quantitative and qualitative data without being relevant to university students and consultants.