Competitive Strategy and Voluntary Environmental Disclosure: Evidence from the Chemical Industry

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this paper, we investigate the relationship between corporate competitive strategy and environmental disclosure in the voluntary channel. Two major competitive strategies, investment in brand image and investment in research and development (RD conversely, companies emphasizing investment in R&D tend to disclose more when their environmental performance is good. When trying to interpret environmental disclosures, stakeholders should be aware of a company's strategy and adjust their assessment of environmental performance accordingly. Data Availability: Data are available from sources identified in the text.