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Beyond technique: The role of the multidimensional nature of energy accounting in shaping a better world

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  • Michela Magliacani
  • Gennaro Maione
  • Valentina Toscano
  • Daniela Sica

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Adopting the “multidimensional nature of accounting” framework, this study aims to identify what factors hinder the adoption of energy accounting as a practice that shapes a better world. This paper wants to highlight that the social and moral dimensions of accounting cannot be taken for granted, since they can provide insights to the professional and research debate. The case study methodology is used to investigate energy accounting in the first Italian Renewable Energy Community (REC). Data were collected through open interview and focus group and processed with a qualitative content analysis. The findings highlight some specific technical, social, and moral factors that hinder the adoption of energy accounting in practice. Key propositions are provided to help organizations understand how to adopt energy accounting, going beyond its mere technical nature. Ways forward are proposed to cultivate more significant levels of aspiration to reduce the disconnection between accounting theory and practice.

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  • Michela Magliacani & Gennaro Maione & Valentina Toscano & Daniela Sica, 2025. "Beyond technique: The role of the multidimensional nature of energy accounting in shaping a better world," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 34(1), pages 1460-1474, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:bstrat:v:34:y:2025:i:1:p:1460-1474
    DOI: 10.1002/bse.4048
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