Empresas con certificación B (B Corp) en Latinoamérica: un análisis bibliométrico

Abstract

This study focused on a bibliometric analysis of academic production related to B Corp companies in Latin America, covering the period from 2006 to 2025. The main objective was to examine previous research on these companies, using publicly available information sources such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Redalyc. The research sought to identify the authors, institutions, and countries that have played an indispensable role in generating knowledge about B Corp companies. Furthermore, it aimed to analyze how the topics of study evolved over time, organizing the information into four-year periods (quartiles). It also explored collaborative networks among researchers and the topics that have gained greater relevance in the academic debate on B Corp companies. The results showed an increase in interest in the topic, with a concentration of publications in the databases and the thematic evolution that affirms the growing importance of social innovation and sustainability. To conduct this analysis, the VOSviewer tool was used. This study contributed to the development of research on B Corp companies in Latin America. The results contribute to the scientific field by identifying the key players in this field and indicating areas that require further attention in future research.