Business and climate change - Research tendencies

Abstract

The aim of the article is to analyze the tendencies in scientific research on business and climate change. The main research question (what tendencies can be identified in scientific research on business and climate change over the years) allowed to formulate three specific research questions. The Analyses of dynamics over time, research centers and content were carried out using bibliometric methods. The dataset was obtained from Scopus and consisted of 1546 records related to scientific publications from 1989 to 2018. A clear upward trend emerged over time in business and climate change research. University of Waterloo, Griffith University, and ETH Zurich were identified as the most important research centers for thought development. Furthermore, climate change, greenhouse gases, and global warming emerged as the three very well explored thematic areas in the business context. Additionally, three research gaps were identified, i.e., adaptive management, tourism management, and waste management. The results of the analyses can be useful to researchers when planning, designing, and conducting own research. Political decision-makers who seek support and advice could also take advantage of the findings, as they may assist in the development of new political instruments. Last but not least, the presented research outcomes may serve the business community by providing solutions, and references to appropriate experts and analysts.