Studi Akuntansi dan Bisnis Indonesia
Vol 1 No 4 (2025): October

The Effect of Environmental Performance and Environmental Costs on Firm Value with Profitability as a Mediating Variable

Kartobi, Rinaldi (Unknown)
Gustiawaty Dewi, Fajar (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Mar 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study examines the effect of environmental performance and environmental costs on firm value with profitability as a mediating variable in energy sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2022–2024. Methodology/approach: Using a quantitative approach, 75 firm-year observations are selected through purposive sampling from annual and sustainability reports. Firm value is proxied by Tobin’s Q, profitability by ROA, and environmental variables by disclosure indices. Data are analyzed using multiple regression, path analysis, and the Sobel test. Results/findings: Environmental performance negatively affects profitability, while environmental costs have no significant effect. Both variables do not directly influence firm value. Profitability positively affects firm value and mediates the effect of environmental performance, but not environmental costs. Conclusions: The capital market in the Indonesian energy sector remains more financially oriented than environmentally oriented in determining firm value. Limitations: The study focuses only on the energy sector and a short observation period. Contribution: This study enriches empirical evidence on sustainability and firm value relationships in emerging markets.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sabi

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Diterbitkan oleh Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM), Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Krakatau. Studi Akuntansi dan Bisnis Indonesia (SABI) adalah jurnal ilmiah yang mempublikasikan karya tulis akademik dan riset dalam bidang akuntansi dan bisnis yang berfokus pada konteks ...