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Dr James Hazelton joined Macquarie University in 2001. Prior to his academic career, James was with PriceWaterhouseCoopers, where he worked in audit and consulting in Sydney, London, and New York.
James specialises in sustainability accounting. He led a team engaged by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology to analyse the benefits of adopting national water accounting standards and was part of a team engaged by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to develop energy efficiency training for the accounting profession. His work also includes accounting for mercury and greenhouse gas emissions by cities and he is currently working on creating a virtual museum for the eradication of modern slavery.
Education/Academic qualification
Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants
PhD, Macquarie University
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies, Macquarie University
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Online energy Productivity Training for Chartered Accountants
Hazelton, J. (Primary Chief Investigator)
1/01/17 → …
Project: Research
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Gaming to Net Zero
Hazelton, J. (Primary Chief Investigator), Ryan, M. (Chief Investigator) & Leong, S. (Associate Investigator)
3/06/19 → 30/04/20
Project: Other
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Designing a model and delivery approach to enhance Metro Train Sydney’s commuter journey experience, digital messaging and sustainability performance metrics
McLachlan, K. (Primary Chief Investigator), Davies, P. (Chief Investigator), Barkat, I. (Co-Investigator), Hamilton, L. (Co-Investigator), Hazelton, J. (Co-Investigator), Houston, D. (Co-Investigator), Linnenluecke, M. (Co-Investigator), Wilson, S. (Co-Investigator), Wyver, S. (Co-Investigator) & Yang, J. (Co-Investigator)
11/12/18 → 10/12/19
Project: Research
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AWAS 1: Contract for Research report for Effects Analysis of Exposure Draft of Australian Water Acct St 1
Hazelton, J. (Primary Chief Investigator), Cummings, L. (Chief Investigator), Leung, P. (Chief Investigator) & Wang, F. (Chief Investigator)
22/07/10 → 19/09/11
Project: Research
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Outside Studies Program (OSP)
Hazelton, J. (Primary Chief Investigator)
15/01/09 → 15/07/09
Project: Research
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An analysis of the use of 3D game engine technology in visualising sustainability data
Muhammad, A. & Hazelton, J., 25 Mar 2025, In: Meditari Accountancy Research. 33, 2, p. 442-471 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The quality of energy efficiency disclosures: an exploratory study of Australian cities
Mia, P., Hazelton, J. & Guthrie Am, J., 6 Mar 2024, In: Meditari Accountancy Research. 32, 2, p. 487-511 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Missing voices in GRI standards? Distinct material concerns of Latin American stakeholders revealed by COVID-19
Hazelton, J., Leong, S. & Tello, E., 4 Apr 2023, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 36, 3, p. 830-858 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Special issue on sustainability in accounting education
Churyk, N. T., Horner, C. & Hazelton, J., Jun 2023, In: Journal of Accounting Education. 63, p. 1-2 2 p., 100840.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Will the revisions to GRI 303 improve corporate water reporting? The challenges of defining and operationalising "water stress"
Hewawithana, D., Hazelton, J., Walkerden, G. & Tello, E., 21 Mar 2023, In: Meditari Accountancy Research. 31, 2, p. 320-343 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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16th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management & Organisational Learning
Dumay, J. (Chair), Munir, R. (Chair), Hazelton, J. (Chair) & Guthrie, J. (Chair)
5 Dec 2019 → 6 Dec 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop or event series
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Measuring the Climate Actions: A Disclosure Study of World Ten Megacities
Guthrie, J. (Speaker), Mia, P. (Speaker) & Hazelton, J. (Speaker)
29 Sept 2017 → 30 Sept 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Submission to Panel of Experts – Political Donations
Leong, S. (Participant), Hazelton, J. (Participant) & Tello Melendez, E. (Participant)
30 Sept 2017Activity: Other
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The Illusion of Control: An Account of Innovation and Employee Emotions
Guthrie, J. (Speaker), Rundley, M. (Speaker) & Hazelton, J. (Speaker)
4 Dec 2017 → 5 Dec 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Examining annual report user responses to qualitative, narrative and assurance disclosures related to water reporting
Hazelton, J. (Speaker), Hellmann, A. (Speaker) & Schiemann, F. (Speaker)
2 Jul 2015 → 3 Jul 2015Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation