Corporate Sustainability Reporting

The book "Corporate Sustainability Reporting" by Stefan Kunz offers a comprehensive analysis of developments in the field of corporate sustainability reporting. In recent years, this topic has gained increasing importance in accounting research. The literature shows that sustainability reports often face legitimacy issues that affect both stakeholders and shareholders. This work examines various high-level academic articles that question the quality and intentions behind these reports. Key issues addressed include ensuring and improving the quality of sustainability reports, their influence on decision-making processes and corporate strategies, as well as the challenges that stakeholders face in accepting these reports. The analysis is based on a thorough review of relevant accounting research published in 13 reputable journals between 2005 and 2015.