Environmental Management Accounting Practices In Hospital Waste Management: A Legitimacy Theory Perspective

Authors

  • Andi Rezky Fitriana Fitermen Mulawarman University
  • Sri Mintarti Mulawarman University
  • Fibriyani Nur Khairin Mulawarman University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31004/riggs.v4i3.1967

Keywords:

Environmental Management Accounting, Waste Management, Hospital, PROPER, PROPET

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of environmental management accounting in waste management at the Inche Abdoel Moeis Regional General Hospital in Samarinda City. Environmental pollution, particularly hospital waste classified as hazardous and toxic (B3), requires an integrated management system that includes an accounting approach to identify, measure, and report environmental costs. This research adopts a qualitative descriptive method with data collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings reveal that the hospital applies environmental management accounting using the PPOPET approach (Planning, Budgeting, Implementation, Operation, Evaluation, and Follow-Up). However, several challenges remain, such as limited detail in environmental cost allocation and weak internal reporting systems. The hospital’s participation in the PROPER program and achievement of a blue rating reflect minimum compliance with environmental standards and a step toward environmental legitimacy. The implementation of environmental management accounting serves as a strategic initiative to enhance decision-making, cost efficiency, and institutional environmental sustainability.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Arianto, B. (2024). Triangulation of Qualitative Research Methods. Borneo Novelty Publishing.

Bebbington, J., Unerman, J., & O’Dwyer, B. (2021). Sustainability Accounting and Accountability (3rd ed). Routledge.

Bennett, M., Rikhardsson, P., & Schaltegger, S. (2020). Sustainability Accounting and Accountability (3rd ed). Routledge

Burritt, R. L., & Christ, K. L. (2021). Environmental Management Accounting: Case Studies of South-East Asian Companies. Routledge.

Cho, C. H., Laine, M., Roberts, R. W., & Rodrigue, M. (2020). The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Accounting. Routledge.

Contrafatto, M., & Burns, J. (2023). Social and Environmental Accounting and Accountability: A Public Interest Perspective. Springer.

David A. Aaker. (2013). Strategic Marketing Management. Salemba Empat.

Deegan, C. (2022). Financial Accounting Theory (6th ed). McGraw-Hill Education.

Etta Mamang Sangadji, S. (2013). Consumer Behavior. C.V Andi

Fiantika, F. R., Wasil, M., Jumiyati, S., Honesti, L., Wahyuni, S., Mouw, E., Jonata, I., Mashudi, I., Hasanah, N., Maharani, A., Ambarwati, K., Noflidaputri, R., & Nuryami, L. (2022). Qualitative Research Methodology. PT Global Executive Technology.

Gray, R., Owen, D., & Adams, C. (2019). Accountability, Social Responsibility and Sustainability: Accounting for Society and The Environment (2nd ed). Pearson Education.

Hansen, D. R., & Mowen, M. M. (2017).Cost Management: Accounting and Control (7th ed). Cengage Learning.

Harjanti, W. N., & Widajantie, T. D. (2021). Analysis of Environmental Accounting Implementation at Dr. Mohammad Zyn Sampang Regional General Hospital.MEA Scientific Journal (Management, Economics, and Accounting), 5(3), 454–464.

Hirdariani, B. A., Fitriyah, N., & Bayu S, A. (2022). Analysis of Environmental Accounting Implementation at Mataram City Regional General Hospital During the Covid-19 Pandemic.Journal of Risk Management and Islamic Finance, 1(1), 1–12.

Ikhsan, A. (2019). Environmental Accounting and Disclosure. House of Knowledge.

International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). (2005). Environmental Management Accounting. IFAC.

Istiana, R., Suhardi, E., Misdaligo, N. E. S., Ichsan, I. Z., Sigit, D. V., Fachrial, N. F, H., Prayitno, T. A., Arif, W. P., Rismayati, A. I. (2020). Environmentally Responsible Behavior: Students' Environmental Awareness in Biology Education.Journal of Biological Pedagogy. Vol. 4(2). p. 87-96.

Jasch, C. (2019).Environmental and Material Flow Cost Accounting. Springer.

Kassim, C. K. H. C. K., Ariffin, A. R. M., & Muhmad, S. N. (2024). Environmental Management Accounting: A Tool for Better Management Practice. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal (ASSRJ), 11(9.2), 55–63. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.119.2.17399

Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldaña, J. (2020). Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods Sourcebook (4th ed). SAGE Publications Inc.

Paru, S. M., & Nahartyo, E. (2018). Environmental Management Accounting: Environmental Accounting Methods to Improve Business Eco-efficiency and Overcome the Ecological Crisis. A Study on CV. Andi Offset.Journal of Economics. Vol. 1(1). p. 1–11.

Pelupessy, S. R., Junaidi., & Anwar, S. A. (2021). Analysis of Environmental Accounting Implementation at Namlea Regional General Hospital (Study at Namlea Regional General Hospital, Buru Regency, Maluku Province).E-JRA. Vol. 10(7). p. 13-22.

Rangan, J. N., Engko, C., & Usmany, A. E. M. (2023). Analysis of the Implementation of Environmental Management Accounting in State Hospitals in West Seram Regency (Case Study at PIRU Regional General Hospital).Accounting Kupna Collection of Accounting Articles, 3(2), 113–132.

Sary, I. G., Utami, H., & Andayani, E. S. (2022). Analysis of Environmental Management Accounting Implementation in Dr. Saiful Anwar Regional General Hospital, Malang.International Journal of Accounting Finance in Asia Pacific, 5(2), 27–39. https://doi.org/10.32535/ijafap.v5i2.1591

Schaltegger, S., & Burritt, R. (2017).Contemporary Environmental Accounting: Issues, Concepts and Practice. Routledge.

Seneviratne, S. M. C., & Kalpani, G. (2020). Environmental Management Accounting and Waste Management Practices: A Case of a Manufacturing Company. Annals of Management and Organization Research, 2(2), 97–112. https://doi.org/10.35912/amor.v2i2.700

Siregar, S. A. (2005). Wastewater Treatment Plant.Yogyakarta: Kanisius.

Sumarlin, A., and Pranesti. D. (2024). Analysis of the Application of Environmental Management Accounting in Financial Reports at Rafflesia Hospital, Bengkulu City.Journal of Economics.

Yakhou, M., & Dorweiler, V. P. (2019). Environmental Accounting: Managerial and Financial Applications.IGI Global.

Downloads

Published

01-08-2025

How to Cite

[1]
A. R. F. Fitermen, S. Mintarti, and F. N. Khairin, “Environmental Management Accounting Practices In Hospital Waste Management: A Legitimacy Theory Perspective”, RIGGS, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 13–21, Aug. 2025.