Abstract
Focusing on water sustainability, this paper reviews recent studies on corporate water-related disclosures in annual reports, discrete sustainability reports and websites. Findings of relatively low levels and quality of reporting are consistent with more general disclosure studies. Further, the mismatch between corporate and environmental boundaries limits the potential efficacy of such reporting.
Two possible alternatives to traditional corporate reporting are explored, namely reporting at the catchment level and product labelling. It is suggested that both alternatives hold more promise for improving accountability and reducing water consumption than more traditional notions of sustainability reporting.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of Water Down Under 2008 |
Subtitle of host publication | incorporating 31st Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium, and, 4th International Conference on Water Resources and Environment Research, 14-17 April, 2008, Adelaide, Australia |
Editors | Martin Lambert, Trevor Daniell, Michael Leonard |
Place of Publication | Modbury, SA |
Publisher | Engineers Australia : Causal Productions |
Pages | 531-541 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Print) | 0858257351 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | International Conference on Water Resources and Environmental Research (4th : 2008) - Adelaide Duration: 15 Apr 2008 → 17 Apr 2008 |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Water Resources and Environmental Research (4th : 2008) |
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City | Adelaide |
Period | 15/04/08 → 17/04/08 |