Bridging the practitioner-academic gap in sustainability accounting and reporting

Irwin, Rodney and Samuel, Grace and Williams, Amanda and Stowell, Alison Frances (2016) Bridging the practitioner-academic gap in sustainability accounting and reporting. In: Bridging the practitioner-academic gap in sustainability accounting and reporting :. UNSPECIFIED, pp. 140-142.

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Abstract

Scientific knowledge in the field of management often lacks relevance for practical applications in the field. In this chapter, we discuss why the gap exists and solutions for bridging the divide. The illustrative case of Action2020 and the Redefining Value programme aims to bridge the practitioner-academic gap.