Sustainability, non-financial, integrated, and value reporting (extended external reporting): a conceptual framework and an agenda for future research
- 20 May 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Emerald in Meditari Accountancy Research
- Vol. 30 (3), 453-471
- https://doi.org/10.1108/medar-04-2022-1640
Abstract
This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework for extended external reporting (EER) influences (EERI), including sustainability, non-financial, integrated and value reporting. Using the Environmental Legitimacy, Accountability, and Proactivity (ELAP) framework as the base, we modify its proposed concepts and linkages using relevant conceptual models, prior reviews and findings of recent studies on EER. This paper presents contributions of the special issue on “non-financial and integrated reporting, governance and value creation” and avenues for future research. Drawing on relevant conceptual models, prior reviews and recent EER studies, we reframed the ELAP framework into a framework that theorises the factors that affects, or are affected by, EER. The EERI framework poses relationships between and within proactivity, external verification, accountability and legitimacy. It also consolidates possible determinants and consequences of EER. The papers published in this special issue contribute further insights on factors that influence reporting practices, processes and suggestions for capturing and communicating value creation information, and the value of integrated reports and assurance to capital providers. Along with the insights provided by papers in this special issue, the conceptual framework can be used to theorise influences of EER and guide future research.Keywords
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