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Climate governance strengthens biodiversity disclosure in European firms

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Research area:Business, Management and AccountingEnvironmental Sustainability in BusinessBiodiversity

What the study found

Stronger environmental performance and climate governance were both associated with more biodiversity-related disclosure in European firms. The study also found that climate governance amplified the link between environmental performance and biodiversity disclosure.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors suggest these findings matter because they indicate that biodiversity reporting may better reflect actual practices when governance structures are strong. They conclude that robust governance can help support accurate, credible biodiversity-related disclosure and reduce the risk of greenwashing.

What the researchers tested

The researchers examined the relationship between environmental performance, climate governance, and biodiversity disclosure in European firms. They used data from STOXX600 companies across 17 countries and tested hypotheses grounded in legitimacy, signaling, and stakeholder theories.

What worked and what didn't

Firms with stronger environmental performance were more likely to disclose biodiversity-related information. Climate governance was also positively associated with disclosure, and it strengthened the relationship between environmental performance and biodiversity disclosure. The abstract does not report any null findings.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not describe detailed limitations. The study is based on STOXX600 firms from 17 European countries, so its scope is limited to that sample.

Key points

  • Stronger environmental performance was linked to more biodiversity-related disclosure.
  • Climate governance was positively associated with biodiversity disclosure.
  • Climate governance strengthened the link between environmental performance and biodiversity disclosure.
  • The authors say strong governance may support more credible reporting and limit greenwashing.
  • The analysis used STOXX600 companies from 17 European countries.

Disclosure

Research title:
Climate governance strengthens biodiversity disclosure in European firms
Publication date:
2026-03-08
DOI:
10.1002/csr.70538
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