RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FIRM ATTRIBUTES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING REPORTING OF LISTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Sr No:
Page No:
21-28
Language:
English
Authors:
Dr. SHARIMAKIN Akinwumi, OBAMOYEGUN Oluwaponmile Joseph, Dr. AKINOLA Emmanuel Taiwo*, Professor OZIEGBE Tope Rufus, Professor AKINTUNDE Samuel Akinrinola
Received:
2025-08-29
Accepted:
2025-09-15
Published Date:
2025-09-20
Abstract:
The study investigates the relationship between firm attributes and environmental
accounting reporting among listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Using secondary data
extracted from annual reports of eleven firms between 2011 and 2020, environmental disclosure
was measured through a 20-item Environmental Reporting Index (ERI). Firm size, leverage,
profitability, and listing age were adopted as explanatory variables, while multiple regression
analysis tested the hypotheses at a 5% significance level. The results show that the average ERI
score of 12.7 out of 20 indicates a moderate but inconsistent level of disclosure among the firms
studied. Empirical evidence revealed that firm size and leverage are significant positive
predictors of environmental reporting, while profitability and listing age, though positive, are
statistically insignificant. The model explains 62% of the variation in environmental disclosure,
confirming the joint influence of firm attributes on reporting practices. The study concludes that
larger and highly leveraged firms are more likely to disclose environmental information,
supporting stakeholder and signaling theories, while profitability and firm maturity do not play
decisive roles. It recommends strengthening regulatory frameworks, expanding disclosure
requirements across industries, and promoting capacity building to enhance environmental
accountability in Nigeria.
Keywords:
Environmental Accounting Reporting, Firm Attributes, Oil and Gas Companies, Nigeria, Disclosure Practices