Mapping the Intellectual Landscape of CSR and Stakeholder Engagement: A Two-decade Bibliometric Review

Corporate social responsibility and stakeholder engagement have emerged as critical areas of research in business and management studies, reflecting the growing emphasis on ethical business practices, sustainability and corporate governance. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of corporate social responsibility and stakeholder engagement research, examining 606 articles published in Scopus and Web of Science between 2004 and 2025. The analysis uncovers publication patterns, influential authors, top journals and citation networks, offering a systematic view of knowledge progression in the field. Further, through co-word analysis and thematic mapping, the study identifies core themes, highlighting emerging topics and outlining future directions.