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Nowadays it is increasingly important for companies to stay credible in connection with their commitment to address global warming and reduce their environmental impact. One way to do this is to consistently and transparently disclose environmental data. This research aims at investigating the environmental data disclosed by companies, with particular focus on corporate environmental targets. We analyze the historical timeline of corporate environmental targets on a sample of major Japanese manufacturing companies in order to understand patterns of target setting behavior. In a number of cases we identify a significant level of inconsistency. We examine the significance of this phenomenon by conducting a questionnaire among stakeholder group that deals with the issue of corporate environmental disclosure on daily basis – sustainability rating agencies.
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Dusek, J., Fukuda, Y. (2012). Corporate Environmental Targets Analysis: Case Study from Japanese Manufacturing Industry. In: Matsumoto, M., Umeda, Y., Masui, K., Fukushige, S. (eds) Design for Innovative Value Towards a Sustainable Society. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-3010-6_16
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