Corporate considerations for nature the motivation behind environmental accounting

The paper explores the increasing emphasis on environmental commitment within economic sciences over recent decades. It highlights significant milestones, including influential works like "The Limits to Growth" and the Brundtland Report, alongside more recent contributions such as the Stern Review and the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report. These texts underscore the evolution of concepts like green and ecological economics, reflecting a growing awareness of the interplay between environmental sustainability and economic practices.