Social responsibility and the circular economy: a bibliometric exploration of strategic convergence in corporate sustainability

Zapata-Soto, Tomás Y Leal-Leal, Catalina Y Peña-Acuña, Verónica (2026) Social responsibility and the circular economy: a bibliometric exploration of strategic convergence in corporate sustainability. Tendencias, 27 (1). pp. 207-233. ISSN 2539-0554

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Introduction: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Circular Economy (CE) have established themselves as key approaches to organizational sustainability; however, the literature still presents fragmentation regarding their interrelationship. Objective:To analyze scientific output linking CSR and CE, identifying trends, actors, and gaps through bibliometric analysis. Methodology:A quantitative approach was applied to 221 articles indexed in Web of Science, using the VOSviewer and Bibliometrix tools to map co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword networks. Results: There has been a sustainedincrease in publications since 2017, with Italy, China, and Spain leading the way. The Journal of Cleaner Production and Sustainability accountsfor the highest productivity. Thedominant themes are environmental management, innovation, and circular models. Discussion:The literature reflects progress toward CSR-CE convergence, although conceptual, methodological, and geographical gaps remain. Organizational barriers and the need to integrate financial and non-financial indicators are identified. Conclusions: It is essential to promote comparative end empirical studies, especially in Latin America, that incorporate common metrics and interdisciplinary approaches to strengthen the transition to sustainable business models.

Tipo de Elemento:	Artículo
Palabras Clave:	bibliometrics; sustainable development; companies; social responsibility; sustainability
Asunto:	Ciencias Sociales > HC Economic History and Conditions
Division:	Revistas > Tendencias
Depósito de Usuario:	FACEA Fac. de Ciencias Econ. y Aministrativas
Fecha Deposito:	16 Feb 2026 16:44
Ultima Modificación:	16 Feb 2026 16:44
URI:	http://sired.udenar.edu.co/id/eprint/17656

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