Sustainability Accounting and Ethical Business Practices
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https://doi.org/10.31033/IJEMR/16.2.2026.1913Keywords:
Sustainability Accounting, Ethical Business Practices, ESG Reporting, Environmental Accounting, Digital Transformation, Corporate Governance, Sustainability ReportingAbstract
Sustainability accounting has emerged as an important strategic approach for organizations seeking to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns into business operations and reporting systems. In the modern business environment, ethical business practices are increasingly linked with corporate sustainability, transparency, and long-term organizational success. This paper examines the relationship between sustainability accounting and ethical business practices through a secondary-data-based review of recent literature. The study explores how sustainability accounting contributes to environmental accountability, ethical governance, stakeholder trust, and organizational value creation. The paper further analyzes the role of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and environmental accounting systems in enhancing sustainable and ethical corporate practices. Findings indicate that sustainability accounting strengthens ethical decision-making, improves corporate reputation, enhances transparency, and supports sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, organizations continue to face challenges such as greenwashing, lack of standardized reporting frameworks, limited digital literacy, and implementation barriers in developing economies. The study concludes that sustainability accounting is not merely a financial reporting mechanism but a strategic tool for promoting ethical and responsible business practices in the digital era.
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