Journal of Economic, Bussines and Accounting (COSTING)
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Economic, Bussines and Accounting (COSTING)

GREEN ACCOUNTING AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING: ASSESSING CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE PRACTICES

Ari Purwanti (Universitas Gunadarma)
Dwiyanjana Santyo Nugroho (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta)
Suratman Suratman (Universitas Semarang)
Rumia Simanullang (STIE Mulia Pratama)
Tika Handayani (Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study examines corporate environmental disclosure practices within the framework of green accounting and sustainability reporting. Using a qualitative literature review approach, the study analyzes relevant academic publications, reports, and established frameworks to evaluate how companies integrate environmental considerations into accounting systems and communicate them to stakeholders. The findings indicate that green accounting supports more informed decision-making by incorporating environmental costs into financial analysis, thereby enhancing resource efficiency and long-term sustainability. Sustainability reporting, particularly through frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), has improved transparency and comparability of corporate environmental information. However, significant variations remain in the quality, consistency, and credibility of disclosures. The study also finds that environmental disclosure is influenced by factors such as firm size, profitability, industry type, regulatory pressure, and stakeholder expectations. Despite these drivers, a gap persists between actual environmental performance and reported information, with some firms engaging in symbolic reporting or greenwashing. Additionally, challenges such as lack of standardization, weak regulatory enforcement, and limited expertise hinder effective implementation. Overall, the study concludes that stronger regulations and standardized reporting practices are necessary to enhance the reliability and usefulness of corporate environmental disclosures.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

COSTING

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

COSTING : Journal of Economic, Bussines and Accounting reviewed covers theoretical and applied research in the field of Economics, Business and Accounting. Priority is given to those articles which satisfy the main scope of the journal, and have an impact in the research areas of interest. ...