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The aim is to explore the accounting and reporting challenges posed by carbon trading in light of global climate change.

November 19, 2008European Accounting ReviewOpen Access

Carbon Trading: Accounting and Reporting Issues

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The aim is to explore the accounting and reporting challenges posed by carbon trading in light of global climate change.
Review of carbon market structures and their financial implications.
Analysis of valuation issues related to pollution allowances as assets.
Discussion of non-financial reporting requirements for accountability.
Identified challenges in valuing pollution allowances and their implications for firm assets.
Highlighted the need for non-financial reporting to support accountability in uncertain environments.
Discussed potential long-term financial effects on firms participating in carbon markets.

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Debating forum addresses carbon trading's financial implications and non-financial reporting needs related to climate change.

Bebbington et al. (2008) studied this question.

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