Enhancing Sustainability Through Non-Financial Reporting

The book Enhancing Sustainability Through Non-Financial Reporting provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between sustainability/ESG practices and reporting,and the accounting,finance,and management fields. It aims to better understand the contributions of organizations to sustainable development,the level,determinates,and impacts of non-financial information reporting,the impact of sustainability reporting standards on the extent and quality of non-financial reporting,and the role and challenges of accounting,finance,management,and auditing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Publisher: IGI Global

The issue of sustainability has gained significant importance on a global scale, prompting governments, international organizations, private and public entities, and all stakeholders to explore ways to contribute to sustainable development. However, the lack of accountability and transparency within organizations has made it challenging to identify, measure, and disclose their sustainable practices and impacts. Additionally, there is a lack of consensus on the determinants and impacts of the extent and quality of non-financial information reporting.

To address these challenges, Enhancing Sustainability Through Non-Financial Reporting is a valuable book edited by Albertina Monteiro, Ana Pinto Borges, and Elvira Vieira. This comprehensive volume offers a thorough examination of the relationship between sustainability/ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and reporting, as well as the accounting, finance, and management fields. The book serves as a powerful platform for disseminating innovative knowledge and trends, employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. It warmly welcomes and encourages articles from both academics and practitioners, with empirical and theoretical contributions accepted to reach diverse audiences and cover a wide range of topics.

The primary objective of the book is to enhance our understanding of the contributions of organizations to sustainable development, the level, determinants, and impacts of non-financial information reporting, the influence of sustainability reporting standards on the extent and quality of non-financial reporting, and the role and challenges of accounting, finance, management, and auditing in promoting sustainability through non-financial reporting. It is an indispensable resource for academics, practitioners, and all interested groups and individuals seeking to enhance sustainability through non-financial reporting.

In conclusion, Enhancing Sustainability Through Non-Financial Reporting is a groundbreaking book that provides valuable insights into the intersection of sustainability, non-financial reporting, and accounting, finance, and management. By promoting accountability, transparency, and consensus, this book contributes to the advancement of sustainable development and fosters a more sustainable future for all.

Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781668490778