Carbon footprint in the annual statements of Polish mass passenger transportation carriers
Carbon footprint in the annual statements of Polish mass passenger transportation carriers

Summary/Abstract: Purpose: Environmental protection constitutes an important challenge for 21st-century civilization and stakeholders not only expect financial statements that describe an entity numerically, but they also want additional, non-financial/descriptive data that presents the impact of the business operations on the natural environment.The main objective of the study was to verify whether the financial statements and management board reports on the activities of Polish mass passenger transportation carriers contain information on the impact of their activities on the environment, and in particular, about the carbon footprint. Consequently, does the information contained allow for an objective assessment of the impact of mass passenger transportation carriers on the climate, and thus allow stakeholders to make decisions regarding the conclusion of business transactions with these companies? Methodology/approach: The following research methods were used in the study: a literature review, analysis of legal acts, a case study, and deduction and synthesis methods. Findings: On the example of the audited entities, it was found that current disclosures in the area on the impact of business activity on the natural environment of entities dealing with mass passenger transportation are not satisfactory. Originality/value: The article is part of a scientific discussion on the growing importance of financial and non-financial disclosures regarding the impact of business activity on the natural environment.

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