Jurnal Akuntansi & Auditing Indonesia
Vol 29, No 2 (2025)

The relationship between carbon emissions intensity and sustainable growth rate: The moderating role of media exposure

Amrullah, Muhamad Tohir (Unknown)
Sari, Martdian Ratna (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between carbon emissions intensity (CEI) and sustainable growth rate (SGR), with media exposure as a moderating variable. Using data from energy sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during 2022–2024, the research applies quantitative methods with moderated regression analysis (MRA). The results reveal that CEI has no significant effect on SGR, and media exposure does not significantly moderate this relationship. These findings suggest that despite maintaining of carbon emissions, public and media pressure on environmental issues in Indonesia remains weak and insufficient to influence corporate sustainable growth strategies. The study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence from an emerging market context and by introducing media exposure, measured through a modified Janis–Fadner coefficient, as a novel moderating variable in environmental accounting research. The results highlight the limited role of media as a social control mechanism in Indonesia and underscore the need for stronger regulatory intervention and stakeholder engagement to promote sustainability in high-emission industries.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JAAI

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

JURNAL AKUNTANSI & AUDITING INDONESIA (JAAI) is published by Accounting Department, Faculty of Economics, Islamic University of Indonesia and Supported by IAI-KAPd (Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia - Kompartemen Akuntan Pendidik). Published twice a year on June and December, JAAI is a media of communication ...