Devi Natalia Hutabarat, Zahroh Naimah

Penerapan ESG Dalam Bisnis: Tinjauan Bibliometrik dan Perspektif Utilitarianisme

Introduction

Penerapan esg dalam bisnis: tinjauan bibliometrik dan perspektif utilitarianisme. Tinjauan bibliometrik penerapan ESG dalam bisnis dari perspektif utilitarianisme. Pelajari bagaimana ESG membawa kesejahteraan stakeholder, reputasi baik, dan keuntungan perusahaan.

Abstract

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects have been considered by companies since the emergence of the sustainability development system by the United Nations which is adopted by countries. Companies are trying to implement these three aspects with the aim of mutual welfare of both the company and stakeholders. The intended common interest is one of the goals of the utilitarianism ethical principle. This research aims to analyze the application of ESG based on the utilitarianism principle. This research is a descriptive qualitative and uses bibliometric research methods on scientific articles. The result of this research analysis is that the implementation of ESG will indeed require sacrifices such as company finances but the results will bring welfare to stakeholders, the company's good name and even increase company profits.

Review

This paper tackles a highly relevant and contemporary subject: the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into business practices. The authors aim to analyze ESG implementation through the lens of utilitarian ethics, positing that ESG initiatives align with the utilitarian goal of achieving "mutual welfare" for companies and their stakeholders. The chosen methodology is described as descriptive qualitative, utilizing a bibliometric approach to review scientific articles. This theoretical linkage between practical corporate sustainability and a foundational ethical framework offers a promising and potentially significant contribution, moving beyond purely descriptive accounts of ESG adoption. However, the abstract's presentation of the methodology and findings prompts some critical considerations. While the decision to connect ESG with utilitarianism is commendable, the description of a purely bibliometric and descriptive qualitative method seems insufficient to support the strong causal claims made in the "result." The abstract states that ESG implementation "will indeed require sacrifices such as company finances but the results will bring welfare to stakeholders, the company's good name and even increase company profits." Bibliometric studies typically map the intellectual landscape, identify trends, and highlight key areas, but they generally do not yield such definitive conclusions about the tangible outcomes and financial impacts of a practice unless combined with a robust systematic review or meta-analysis component that critically synthesizes empirical evidence, which is not clearly indicated. Furthermore, the abstract could more explicitly articulate *how* the utilitarian principle guided the *analysis* of the bibliometric data, rather than merely serving as a conceptual backdrop. To strengthen the paper, a clearer articulation of the interplay between the "descriptive qualitative" approach and the bibliometric method is essential, particularly in how it leads to the stated findings regarding ESG outcomes. The abstract would benefit from detailing how the utilitarian framework was applied as an analytical lens *within* the bibliometric review itself – for instance, by identifying articles that explore cost-benefit analyses, stakeholder impact assessments, or long-term societal good in the context of ESG. Future revisions should also clarify the inherent limitations of a purely bibliometric study in drawing definitive causal conclusions. Despite these points, the paper's ambition to bridge ethical theory with practical corporate sustainability remains a notable strength and a valuable research direction, paving the way for further empirical investigations into the utilitarian implications of ESG.

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