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The importance of sustainability and corporate responsibility continue to gain recognition; indeed, organizations that embrace sustainability can enhance their reputation with stakeholders and their value. The intersection of business and sustainability has three key dimensions: economic viability, social well-being, and environmental responsibility. Accountants work in this area to help embed sustainability factors into an organization’s strategy and decision-making processes to achieve sustainable value creation. See the full overview.
Breakthrough in Financing Circular Business Models Shows Need for Accountants
by Stathis Gould, Head of Professional Accountants in Business and Integrated Reporting, IFAC | February 12, 2018
Financial modelling that enables an understanding of how a Product-as-a-Service model can be viable and represented by financial statements will help to unlock new investment in new innovative and sustainable business models.
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How Strong Public Financial Management in Nigeria Will Support Sustainable Growth
As African economies continue to strengthen, it is important that arrangements for good governance and strong public financial management (PFM) are in place.
by Gillian Fawcett, Head of International, CIPFA | June 14, 2018
The CO2 Reduction Approach by Companies Is Inadequate
A new survey shows that few companies are proactively trying to reduce their greenhouse gases—many companies have no specific targets in this area.
by Erik Kolthof, Senior Advisor, Royal NBA and Lucas Geusebroek, Project Lead Circular Economy, Royal NBA | June 4, 2018
Better Risk Management: It’s about Survival
Companies who understand and manage their risks fair better in the global economy and at home—in many cases, they attract better employees and better investments, which often translate into growth and sustained success.
by Rodney Irwin, Managing Director of Redefining Value and Education, World Business Council for Sustainable Development | May 4, 2018
Sustainability Reporting Will Create Long-Term Business and Investor Value
The average US public company today has a life span of 30 years—annually, one in ten fails and the average five-year mortality risk is 32% and the average age of an S&P 500 company is under 20 years, down from 60 years in the 1950s—what’s going...
by Johanna Tähtinen, Associate, World Business Council for Sustainable Development | May 1, 2018
Research Insights—Integrated Report Quality: Capital Market and Real Effects
Higher-quality information for internal and external stakeholders is associated with improved decision making; given that, how is integrated report quality related to firm value?
by Elmar R. Venter, Associate Professor of Accounting, University of Pretoria in South Africa, Li Chen, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Auckland Business School, Mary E. Barth, Joan E. Horngren Professor of Accounting, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business and Steven Cahan, Professor of Financial Accounting, University of Auckland Business School | March 18, 2018News and Resources
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CPA Canada's Joy Thomas Talks Climate Change and the Role of Accountants with BoE Governor Mark Carney
CPA Canada - June 4, 2018
The Significance of Climate-Related Risks for Business
Chartered Accountants ANZ - May 31, 2018
TCFD Implemntation: Top Tips for Finance Teams
A4S - May 31, 2018
Webinar: How Will the TCFD Requirements Affect Your Business?
Datamaran - May 25, 2018
A4S Workshop on Implementing TCFD Recommendations, Brussels
A4S - May 24, 2018
Reporting Matters–WBCSD 2018 Report
World Business Council for Sustainable Development - May 22, 2018Get The Latest. Sent twice monthly.
