Justice systems and sustainability: factors that influence reporting

Recent times have witnessed growing demands for broader accountability among public organizations. Financial reporting is no longer considered enough.

Instead, expectations for these entities to be accountable and transparent now extend to various other issues. Growing interest in the social, environmental and sustainability practices of firms has prompted expectancy for such information to be included in reports.

Given beliefs that the public sector is an important driver of sustainable practices, this clamor is wholly predictable. Based on the World Public Sector Report, it is entirely warranted too. Earning recognition from the United Nations for sustainable development requires actions like impact...