Methodological Openness, Theoretical Diversity and Societal Relevance. A Review of Jeffrey Unerman’s Contributions to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Research

Matias Laine

Social and Environmental Accountability Journal, 2021, vol. 41, issue 3, 208-218

Abstract: Jeffrey Unerman was a prominent figure in the social and environmental accounting research community. In this review I reflect on one specific element of his legacy, namely the research Jeffrey conducted and published on corporate social and environmental disclosures both on his own as well as with various co-authors. In addition to giving an overview of this research, I will also provide some reflections on his work. I structure my review around three themes featuring across Jeffrey’s research on organisational disclosures: methodological insight, theoretical diversity and agenda-setting discussion. I conclude by highlighting how Jeffrey emphasised the importance of pursuing rigorous scholarly research with societal relevance.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1080/0969160X.2021.1986089

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