The extent to which mandatory reporting of corporate environmental and social activities is useful can be questioned because:

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Mandatory reporting can become a public relations exercise because companies may only report activities that paint them in a positive light. This could result in companies ignoring negative impacts while focusing on activities that make them look good. Difficulty in measuring costs and regulation being a waste of time are not good reasons to question the usefulness of mandatory reporting, as these barriers can be overcome with proper reporting standards and regulations.

The Extent to Which Mandatory Reporting of Corporate Environmental and Social