토픽모델링을 활용한 국내 ESG 연구 트렌드 분석

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine trends in domestic ESG research before and after the Paris Climate Change Convention, and to present trends in ESG-related keyword research so that ESG academic research can throw meaningful keywords on enhancing corporate competitiveness and building a sustainable corporate management environment. Design/methodology/approach The study designed a research model by collecting the abstracts of 875 papers on ESG published in 'KCI-registered' journals. It is analyzed through frequency analysis, topic analysis, and CONCOR analysis on a yearly basis from 2017 to 2023. Findings According to the analysis result, ESG research has evolved and been confirmed since the Paris Climate Change Convention in 2021, from the focus of corporate sustainability and financial performance to the ESG research stage that united the environment, social responsibility, and governance. It is also meaningful to suggest the direction of ESG research and the direction of establishing an ESG management strategy.