International Journal of Accounting & Finance in Asia Pasific
Vol 9, No 2 (2026): June 2026

Carbon Accounting: Evidence from Carbon Emission Measurement, Recognition, Recording, and Disclosure of Indonesian Energy Companies

Rosa Fitriana (Widyatama University, Jl. Cikutra No. 204A, Bandung, West Java 40125, Indonesia)
Nayna Rafa Sofiah (Bandung Institute of Technology, Jl. Ganesa No. 10, Bandung, West Java 40116, Indonesia)
Andry Arifian Rachman (Widyatama University, Jl. Cikutra No. 204A, Bandung, West Java 40125, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2026

Abstract

The global climate crisis compels energy firms to enhance their environmental transparency through formalized carbon management systems. This study investigates the effects of carbon emission measurement, recognition, recording, and disclosure on corporate carbon accounting implementation. This quantitative verificative study utilizes secondary panel data from listed energy corporations on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Data were collected from 96 firm-year observations during 2021–2023 and analyzed via logistic regression. Descriptive statistics show that 86.46% of firms measure emissions, 41.70% recognize emissions, 47.90% record carbon data, and 51% implement carbon accounting. Logistic regression indicates that carbon emission recognition (b = 2.415, p 0.001), recording (b = 1.843, p = 0.002), and disclosure (b = 3.106, p = 0.014) significantly influence implementation. Conversely, carbon emission measurement has no significant effect (b = 0.812, p = 0.192), showing technical calculations remain isolated from formal accounting. Practically, regulators must standardize carbon accounting guidelines, and managers should explicitly integrate emission data into formal reporting to enhance corporate transparency.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

IJAFAP

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

IJAFAP aims to feature narrative, theoretical, and empirical-based research articles within the abovementioned fields. The journal welcomes articles relating to the current issues of financial decision making as well as its impact on society. IJAFAP carries out the mission to feature narrative, ...