Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its sustainability-focused communications are now recognized as essential corporate activities. As society increasingly holds firms accountable for their social, environmental, and sustainability impacts, academic interest in CSR communications has similarly grown, with scholars exploring how CSR communication influences stakeholder engagement and corporate strategies. In response to this growing interest, we conducted a systematic literature review utilizing bibliometric analysis to identify and examine publication trends and patterns in CSR and CSR-associated communications, drawing from a robust dataset of 3513 documents extracted from Scopus and Web of Science. The analysis was conducted using the Biblioshiny R package and Excel to ensure methodological precision and analytical depth. We explored the characteristics of publications related to topics such as business, authorship, and journals over a four-decade period spanning from 1984 to 2024. Our results reveal four strategic clusters of CSR disclosure, reflecting a shift from symbolic to strategic and stakeholder-focused communication. Thematic evolution highlights the growing integration of ESG frameworks and digital reporting practices. This study is significant not only in its methodological rigor but also in its timely contribution to the intersection of CSR, sustainability, and strategic communication. Also, this study introduces a new theoretical framework through the CSR strategic disclosure indicator metric, which connects the level of disclosure maturity with the focus on different stakeholder groups. We discuss the implications of our findings not only for future scholarly research in CSR but also for corporate sustainability practitioners who look to academia for insights on emerging trends in CSR and CSR reporting.

The significance of the seafood processing export units has been undisputed owing to its contribution towards employment of skilled and semi-skilled workers, and its potential to generate foreign exchange earnings through export. The State of Kerala has been contributing a significant portion towards the Indian export of seafood products both in terms of value and quantity. Yet, there are evidences that the contribution has a staggered trend over the years, and it is declining. Studies in the past have highlighted the existence of various problems that are faced by the sea food processing export firms. These problems include raw material prices, quality of products, export regulations etc. The present study is an attempt to identify the specific nature of these problems through Principal Component Analysis. It is found that the problems faced can be segregated into four major components, namely, Labour Problems, Technical and Training Problems, Raw Material Problems, and Power and Other Inputs Problems.

Climate change is transforming industrial systems globally, both by exposing them to increasing environmental risks and by positioning them as key players in worldwide mitigation and adaptation efforts. This study offers a comprehensive review of how research at the climate–industry interface has developed over the past thirty years. Using a dual-method approach that combines a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with bibliometric analysis, we examine 2458 publications from Scopus and Web of Science and visualize the field’s conceptual structure using the Thematic–Conceptual–Map (TCM) framework. Our results identify five main research themes: (1) integration of adaptation and mitigation; (2) spatial technologies and remote sensing; (3) urban heat and industrial resilience; (4) fundamental adaptation and climate resilience; and (5) connecting vulnerability with adaptive capacity. While mitigation and energy transition are predominant in industry-focused climate research, significantly fewer studies explore how industrial transformation relates to socio-ecological resilience and biodiversity conservation. This gap highlights the need for frameworks that connect decarbonization efforts with ecological preservation. By synthesizing these thematic trends, our study places industrial research at the forefront of shaping low-carbon, climate-resilient futures and offers a valuable knowledge base for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers working to integrate technology, governance, and sustainability within industrial systems.

Amidst sustainable tourism gaining momentum globally, the present study analyses the effect of perceived positive and negative effects of tourism on the support for sustainable tourism among the resident community at an internationally renowned responsible tourism destination, Kumarakom in Kerala. Data collected through a structured questionnaire from 276 respondents residing in and around the destination was used for analysis. Based on a comprehensive review, a theoretical model depicting the relationship between the variables of interest was developed for empirical validation. Appropriate constructs for the model were identified through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Then, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed to evaluate the measurement model validity. Structural Equation Modelling employing the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method was applied to test the hypothesized model. The study established a significant effect of residents’ perception of the positive and negative effects of responsible tourism on their support for tourism development. The study provided evidence for the negative effect on residents’ perception of the adverse effects of tourism on support for tourism development. The study provides essential inputs for planners and policymakers in realigning sustainable tourism initiatives in such a way as to garner the support of the resident community. It also empirically validates a theoretical model outlining how the perception of residents on the positive and negative effects of tourism influences their support for sustainable tourism.