Zahra Zuhrotun Nafi'ah, Agus Bandiyono

Peran Pengungkapan Sosial Berkelanjutan dalam Upaya Penanggulangan Eksploitasi Pekerja Anak: Sebuah Tinjauan Literatur

Introduction

Peran pengungkapan sosial berkelanjutan dalam upaya penanggulangan eksploitasi pekerja anak: sebuah tinjauan literatur. Tinjauan literatur: Pelajari peran pengungkapan sosial berkelanjutan dalam menanggulangi eksploitasi pekerja anak. Kaji praktik, efektivitas, & implikasi kebijakan pelaporan.

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to analyze how and why companies disclose issues related to child labor, as well as to examine the effectiveness of social disclosure in addressing the exploitation of child labor.Methodology: This research employs a literature review method by analyzing scholarly articles relevant to the topic.Findings: The findings reveal that disclosure practices concerning child labor remain limited and inadequate across various regions. Such disclosures are often driven by the desire to enhance stakeholder trust but may also serve as a form of greenwashing. The effectiveness of social disclosure in addressing child labor exploitation depends on the quality of the disclosures, support from multiple stakeholders, and the integration of disclosure efforts with appropriate oversight mechanisms and incentive structures.Theoretical Contribution: This study contributes to the theoretical discourse by offering conceptual insights and serving as a reference for future research on the role of social disclosure in mitigating child labor exploitation.Practical/Policy Implications: Practically, the findings can inform policymakers, particularly in considering the reinforcement of sustainability reporting regulations with a specific emphasis on social aspects.Limitations: This study is limited by its reliance on a literature review method, constrained to articles published within specific timeframes and academic databases.

Review

This literature review, titled "The Role of Sustainable Social Disclosure in Efforts to Combat Child Labor Exploitation," addresses a highly pertinent and critical social issue. The study systematically aims to unravel the motivations behind corporate disclosure on child labor, assess its current state, and evaluate the efficacy of such disclosures in mitigating exploitation. Employing a comprehensive literature review methodology, the authors synthesize existing scholarship to provide a foundational understanding. Key findings highlight that current disclosure practices concerning child labor are notably limited and often inadequate, with motivations ranging from genuine efforts to build stakeholder trust to potentially superficial "greenwashing" tactics. Crucially, the review posits that the effectiveness of these disclosures is contingent upon their quality, robust multi-stakeholder support, and integration with robust oversight and incentive mechanisms. This work offers a valuable theoretical contribution by providing conceptual insights and a crucial reference point for future research in this under-explored domain. The strength of this study lies in its focused attention on the often-overlooked social dimension of sustainability reporting, particularly concerning child labor. By synthesizing diverse findings, the paper effectively illuminates the complexities and nuances associated with corporate social disclosure, moving beyond a simplistic view to reveal the dual nature of motivations (trust-building versus greenwashing). The practical and policy implications are particularly compelling, offering clear guidance for policymakers to consider strengthening sustainability reporting regulations, especially those pertaining to social aspects. This theoretical synthesis serves as an excellent foundation, bridging existing gaps in understanding and providing a clear conceptual framework that can guide subsequent empirical investigations into the mechanisms and impact of social disclosure on human rights issues. While the study provides significant value, its inherent limitations as a literature review, confined to specific timeframes and academic databases, naturally call for further empirical validation and expansion. The abstract hints at a need for greater detail on the practical implementation and real-world impact of disclosure. Future research could build upon this conceptual framework by conducting case studies in specific industries, geographic regions, or focusing on particular regulatory environments to empirically test the identified drivers and effectiveness factors. Such follow-up studies could provide granular insights into how disclosure quality, stakeholder engagement, and oversight truly interact to combat child labor exploitation. Despite these methodological constraints, this literature review is a commendable and timely contribution, successfully laying critical groundwork and stimulating essential discourse on the role of corporate transparency in upholding human rights.

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