Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search
Journal : Dhana

Carbon Accounting and Ethical Dilemmas in Emission Reporting: Between Compliance and Greenwashing Kadua, Nada Cantika Putri
Dhana Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): DHANA-DECEMBER
Publisher : Pt. Anagata Sembagi Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/09te2d05

Abstract

This study examines the ethical dilemma inherent in corporate carbon accounting and emissions reporting, particularly the tension between substantive regulatory compliance and strategic greenwashing. Increasing regulatory pressure and global net-zero commitments have positioned carbon disclosure as a core instrument of corporate governance; however, persistent weaknesses in measurement quality, disclosure integrity, and governance structures have generated substantial ethical challenges. This research adopts a qualitative explanatory design using systematic literature review and document analysis of 72 academic studies, regulatory reports, corporate sustainability disclosures, and enforcement cases published between 2020 and 2025. Data were analyzed through thematic content analysis and comparative institutional analysis. The results reveal that dominant corporate practices include incomplete Scope 3 reporting, selective and promotional disclosure, symbolic compliance, weak governance, and long-term net-zero targets lacking operational implementation. The findings further demonstrate a strong inverse relationship between regulatory strength and greenwashing intensity, indicating that robust climate governance and mandatory reporting significantly reduce opportunistic disclosure behavior. The discussion highlights how economic incentives, market expectations, regulatory design, and professional standards jointly shape the ethical trajectory of carbon accounting. The study concludes that carbon accounting functions either as a mechanism of genuine climate accountability under strong institutional governance or as a sophisticated instrument of greenwashing under weak regulatory environments, underscoring the need for institutional strengthening to achieve sustainable corporate climate governance.
The Integration of Sustainability Accounting and ESG Reporting in Enhancing Corporate Transparency and Accountability in the Era of Sustainable Economy Mayndarto, Eko Cahyo; Nuraliati, Ayke; Kadua, Nada Cantika Putri
Dhana Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): DHANA - MARCH
Publisher : Pt. Anagata Sembagi Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/a0rbb265

Abstract

The growing emphasis on sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has transformed modern corporate governance by demanding higher levels of transparency and accountability in corporate reporting practices. Companies are increasingly required to disclose not only financial performance but also environmental and social impacts through sustainability accounting and ESG reporting frameworks. This study aims to analyze the integration of sustainability accounting and ESG reporting in enhancing corporate transparency and accountability in the era of a sustainable economy. The research adopts a quantitative approach using secondary data collected from corporate annual reports, sustainability reports, and ESG disclosures of companies that consistently publish sustainability information. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis to examine the relationship between sustainability accounting, ESG reporting, corporate transparency, and corporate accountability. The results indicate that sustainability accounting disclosure and ESG reporting have a positive and statistically significant influence on corporate transparency and accountability. Companies that integrate sustainability accounting practices with structured ESG reporting frameworks tend to provide more comprehensive, reliable, and comparable sustainability information. These disclosures strengthen investor confidence, support risk management, and enhance corporate governance effectiveness. The study concludes that the integration of sustainability accounting and ESG reporting is essential for improving the credibility of sustainability disclosures and for strengthening transparency and accountability within corporate governance systems in the era of sustainable economic development.