From CSR credibility to financial performance: a bibliometric analysis of governance, innovation, and reputation as strategic mediators

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how corporate social responsibility (CSR) credibility influences financial performance through governance, innovation, and reputation.
• Conducted a bibliometric analysis of literature on CSR credibility, governance, innovation, and financial performance.
• Identified key trends and relationships among the variables within the studied framework.
• Reputation and governance serve as significant mediators between CSR credibility and financial performance.
• Innovation is highlighted as a crucial element in enhancing organizational performance linked to CSR.