Research: Environmental Disclosure in Australian Service Industry

This assignment investigates the implementation of environmental disclosure requirements within the Australian service industry. The research begins with a review of five academic journals employing qualitative content analysis to analyze secondary data, providing a theoretical framework for the study. The assignment defines environmental disclosure for Australian publicly listed companies, highlighting the importance of non-financial risk disclosure and sustainability reporting. Qualitative content analysis is defined and justified using the selected journals. The research then details how each journal used either quantitative or qualitative content analysis. The core of the assignment involves outlining the methodology for implementing qualitative content analysis, utilizing annual reports from 50 ASX-listed service industry companies over the past three years. The methodology includes a detailed procedure for data analysis, including the use of software like NVIVO, the development of a research paradigm, and a deductive analysis approach to evaluate compliance with environmental disclosure standards. The assignment concludes with a comprehensive reference list of relevant academic sources.