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In Search of a Wider Corporate Reporting Framework: A Critical Evaluation of the International Integrated Reporting Framework

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  • Neelam Setia
  • Subhash Abhayawansa
  • Mahesh Joshi

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We investigate whether the Integrated Reporting ( ) Framework is suitable as an overarching framework to enable organisations to engage with and report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The investigation is carried out through a thematic analysis of different stakeholders’ opinions expressed in the 359 responses received by The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) for its 2013 Consultation Draft and the 114 survey responses received for the 2020 Consultation Draft. Based on our findings, we argue that for it to be an ‘umbrella’ framework for non-financial reporting (inclusive of reporting on the SDGs), the Framework should: (1) encourage engagement with secondary stakeholders whose interests are reflected in the SDGs; (2) use terminology, language and concepts consistent with the sustainability discourse; (3) facilitate explanation of value created for the society and present and future generations; and (4) provide specific guidance to incorporate sustainable development impacts, risks and opportunities.

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  • Neelam Setia & Subhash Abhayawansa & Mahesh Joshi, 2022. "In Search of a Wider Corporate Reporting Framework: A Critical Evaluation of the International Integrated Reporting Framework," Accounting in Europe, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(3), pages 423-448, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:acceur:v:19:y:2022:i:3:p:423-448
    DOI: 10.1080/17449480.2022.2060752
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