Exploring Sustainability Reporting and Non-financial Reporting in Green Finance: A Literature Review

Tinotenda Douglas Hwara (), Naledi Tendai Moyo () and Ayodeji Michael Obadire ()
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Tinotenda Douglas Hwara: Botswana Accountancy College
Naledi Tendai Moyo: Botswana Accountancy College
Ayodeji Michael Obadire: Botswana Accountancy College

Chapter Chapter 8 in The Palgrave Handbook of Green Finance for Sustainable Development, 2024, pp 207-235 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Given the growing calls to increase sustainable business practices in transitioning to sustainable economies and the sense of urgency expressed by global actors to behave in a responsible sustainable manner when interacting with the environment and communities at large it is apparent that efforts to further this objective require a large investment. This investment is largely referred to as green finance. This chapter explores this phenomenon and links it to the global sustainability reporting frameworks and standards currently available by conducting a systematic literature review. Additionally, the chapter highlights the relationship between green finance, sustainability, and non-financial reporting. It further discusses reporting frameworks and reporting standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative standards, issued by the Global Sustainability Board (GRI) and those issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Despite the undeniable benefits of these reporting practices, the chapter acknowledges and discusses four key challenges and critiques, including the costs of compliance, potential skewed stakeholder perspectives, subjective determination of materiality, and the risks of greenwashing and selective reporting. It emphasizes the ongoing need for a standardized reporting criterion, strengthened regulations, and enhanced accountability measures to foster transparency and trust. The conclusion calls for stricter guidelines, independent verification, and the harmonization of financial practices with sustainability goals to realize a sustainable and responsible future.

Keywords: Global Reporting Initiative; Green Finance; International Sustainability Standards Board; Non-Financial Reporting; Sustainability Reporting (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-65756-6_8

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