1st Edition

Accounting for Carbon Neutrality Corporate Accountability in the Hydrogen Economy

By Assunta Di Vaio, Tayyab Ali Copyright 2025
266 Pages
by Routledge

266 Pages
by Routledge

266 Pages
by Routledge

Despite the progress made so far, the links between environmental, social and governance (ESG) sustainability pillars remain underexplored, particularly in the context of firms investing in hydrogen for decarbonization. In essence, hydrogen is a lynchpin connecting engineering ingenuity, economic viability, and strategic business decisions. Its multifaceted role underscores its significance in... Read more

PART I: Introduction 1. Hydrogen and the hydrogen economy's relationship with stakeholders 2. Renewable energy sources and hydrogen for decarbonization practices 3. Digital technologies and hydrogen for decarbonization practices PART II: Theoretical and Normative Background 4. Theoretical framework for decarbonization practices and the hydrogen economy 5. Regulatory framework for decarbonization practices and the hydrogen economy 6. Accounting standards and guidance for a carbon free economy: Hydrogen step forward PART III: Challenges and Trends 7. Accounting in the hydrogen economy for carbon neutrality 8. Accountability for accounting in the hydrogen economy 9. Hydrogen case studies and future perspectives

Biography

Assunta Di Vaio is an Associate Professor of Business Administration, in the Department of Law, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy.

Tayyab Ali is a PhD holder in the Department of Economics and Legal Studies, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy.