Carbon Accounting, Reporting and Sustainability, Volume II

This advanced-level textbook addresses the urgent need for effective carbon accounting and management and corporate sustainability development, given the global shift towards carbon neutrality.

The book is structured into two volumes. This second volume explores the role of sustainability within broader corporate strategies. It discusses the principles of sustainable development and industry-specific sustainability strategies, including those in logistics, forestry, food, and agriculture. This volume also presents a framework for sustainability-related financial disclosure and covers sustainable finance, green project management, and the application of emerging technologies (such as artificial intelligence and blockchain) in sustainability and carbon accounting.

Enriched with real-life case studies and practical learning tools, this book offers insights into a wide range of emerging issues, delving into both theoretical and practical aspects of carbon accounting and sustainability. It also illustrates how businesses can adapt to new regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. The book will be highly beneficial for students in accounting, finance, and management, as well as for practitioners working in the fields of financial reporting, climate disclosure, and corporate sustainability management.

Qingliang Tang is a Professor of Accounting at Western Sydney University, Australia. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in carbon accounting and reporting and is an experienced lecturer in accounting theory, financial accounting, auditing, and international accounting practices. He has received numerous scholarships, and research grants and serves as an Associate Editor of The British Accounting Review. Dr. Tang has authored over 90 publications in leading international accounting and business journals.