The Impact of Corporate Characteristics and Corporate Governance on Corporate Social and Environmental Disclosure: A Literature Review

Abstract

This paper aims at investigating the impact of corporate characteristics and corporate governance upon the level and extent of corporate social and environmental disclosure, with special reference to the case of banks. A desk-based research method has been used, by discussing and criticizing, where appropriate, the results of some related studies. The paper confirms the importance of these factors in determining the level and extent of such disclosure.