Advancing Energy Transition and Climate Accountability in Wisconsin Firms: A Content Analysis of Corporate Sustainability Reporting
ウィスコンシン州企業におけるエネルギー転換と気候説明責任の推進：企業のサステナビリティ報告書の内容分析 (AI 翻訳)
Hadi Veisi
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日本語
本研究は、ウィスコンシン州の20社を対象にGRI基準を用いたESG報告の内容分析を実施。スコープ1の報告は多いが、スコープ3や再生可能エネルギー調達の開示は不十分であり、第三者保証も限定的。売上高と開示品質に負の相関が見られ、財務能力が透明性に直結しないことを示唆。TCFDなどの気候特化型枠組みの採用が必要と結論付けている。
English
This study analyzes sustainability reports of 20 Wisconsin firms using GRI indicators for energy and emissions. Results show consistent reporting of total energy and Scope 1 emissions, but limited disclosure of Scope 3, renewable sourcing, and energy efficiency. Third-party assurance is inconsistent, and a negative correlation between revenue and disclosure quality suggests financial capacity does not guarantee transparency. The authors recommend adopting climate-specific frameworks like TCFD and integrated reporting.
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日本のGX文脈において
米国州レベルの事例だが、スコープ3開示の不足や第三者保証の課題は日本企業にも共通する。SSBJ基準や有報での気候関連開示が進む中、実効的な開示の質向上に向けた示唆を提供する。
In the global GX context
This paper offers empirical evidence from U.S. firms on the gap between ESG rhetoric and actual disclosure, reinforcing the need for climate-specific standards like TCFD/ISSB. The finding that larger firms do not necessarily disclose better is a cautionary note for global policymakers promoting voluntary disclosure.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides empirical evidence on disclosure quality and the paradox of firm size vs. transparency.
🏢実務担当者:Highlights the need to move beyond generic GRI to climate-focused frameworks and improve Scope 3 reporting with assurance.
🏛政策担当者:Suggests that mandatory assurance and integrated reporting may be needed to enhance credibility, even for large firms.
📄 Abstract（原文）
Corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting is increasingly envisioned as evidence of accountability in the energy transition, yet persistent gaps remain between commitments and practices. This study applied the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework—specifically indicators 302 (Energy) and 305 (Emissions)—to evaluate the credibility, scope, and strategic depth of disclosures by 20 Wisconsin (WI) firms in the energy, manufacturing, food, and service sectors. Guided by accountability and legitimacy theory, a comparative content analysis was conducted, complemented by Spearman correlation to examine associations between firm size and disclosure quality. Results show that while firms consistently report basic metrics such as total energy consumption and Scope 1 emissions, disclosures on Scope 3 emissions, renewable sourcing, and energy-efficiency achievements remain partial and selectively framed. Third-party assurance is inconsistently applied, and methodological transparency—such as external audit and coding protocols—is limited, weakening credibility. A statistically significant negative correlation was observed between annual revenue and disclosure quality, indicating that greater financial capacity does not necessarily translate into greater transparency. These findings highlight methodological and governance shortcomings, including reliance on generic ESG frameworks rather than climate-focused standards such as Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Integrated reporting approaches are recommended to improve comparability, credibility, and alignment with Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Transition Plan.
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