Financial Accounting: CSR and Sustainability Report - Harvey Norman

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Harvey Norman's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability reporting. It begins with an introduction to CSR, highlighting its importance for managing a company's societal impact. The report then provides an overview of Harvey Norman, an Australian company, and delves into the components of its CSR reporting, including environmental preservation, human rights, economic growth, and community participation. It examines the motivations behind Harvey Norman's CSR reporting, including legitimacy, stakeholder, and institutional theories. The report further analyzes the impact of Harvey Norman's CSR activities on the local community, emphasizing its contributions to community development, product safety, and environmental sustainability. The conclusion summarizes the key findings, emphasizing the company's commitment to long-term value creation for its stakeholders through ethical and sustainable practices. The report references various academic sources to support its analysis.