This article examined the research landscape of energy justice within the social sciences, providing a detailed overview of key developments, trends, and methodologies in this emerging field of study. The study began by identifying the leading journals in the field and mapping co-authorship networks, followed by an analysis of keyword co-occurrences to pinpoint the central themes in the literature. The findings highlight key areas of energy injustice, including accessibility, affordability, and environmental and technological factors. The article further inspected the underlying drivers of these disparities and the actions being taken to address them, emphasizing the critical role of emerging community pressures in shaping policy decisions. Additionally, the study reviewed five case studies that underscore the need for ongoing policy adaptation and illustrate the significant impact of advocacy in the development and implementation of equitable energy policies. The paper concludes by stressing the importance of rethinking current energy policy approaches to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and just energy future.

This study investigates the determinants of corporate climate-related lobbying in Italy, focusing on firm-level factors that influence lobbying expenditures and participation in European climate policy discussions. Given rising pressure from governments and stakeholders for sustainable practices, corporate lobbying plays a crucial role in shaping European climate policies. Using an unbalanced panel dataset of Italian firms from 2011 to 2023, we employ advanced econometric methods and AI-supported textual analysis to explore lobbying dynamics. The findings indicate that firm revenue is a key driver of lobbying intensity, with larger firms investing more in lobbying activities and engaging more frequently in climate-related discussions. Additionally, regional differences and company size significantly affect lobbying behaviors, highlighting the role of financial resources and institutional context in shaping firms' climate policy engagement. In this, the research contributes to the limited EU-focused literature on corporate lobbying, providing valuable insights into Italy's unique lobbying landscape and its implications for climate governance.