Peter Clarkson

Professor Peter Clarkson is a Professor in Accounting and Discipline Convener (Accounting) at the UQ Business School, University of Queensland. His research focuses on voluntary disclosure, environmental performance valuation, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and climate-related risk disclosures. He serves as Editor of Contemporary Accounting Research and Associate Editor for Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, Journal of International Accounting Research, and Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics.

Clarkson's work examines the intersection of accounting practices, environmental sustainability, and capital markets. His research explores how firms' environmental and non-financial disclosures influence market valuations, investor behavior, and corporate strategy. Notable contributions include studies on carbon emissions' equity value relevance, CSR assurance mechanisms, and carbon risk implications for banking and lending decisions.

His recent articles analyze the valuation impacts of CSR expenditures in India, the role of carbon risk profiles in debt financing, and global asset allocation dynamics. He has also contributed to discussions on inclusive architectural design and metaverse ethics in business contexts.

In advising and grants, Clarkson has mentored numerous scholars and contributed to research projects on environmental accounting standards, governance in professional services, and disclosure practices in emerging markets. His work bridges academic rigor with practical implications for corporate strategy and regulatory policy.