Starting a sustainability reporting revolution
Investors are demanding better reporting on ESG issues and a new sustainability standard setter may deliver what’s required.
Climate Change
Why the chief sustainability officer is becoming more common
This rapidly growing role spans every area of an organization, from corporate strategy to disclosure.
As organizations work toward becoming net zero and meeting the requirements of the Paris Agreement, jobs that help foster corporate sustainability are becoming more common, especially in the financial sector. One such position is the chief sustainability officer (CSO).
On the radar: Key accounting themes from COP26
What CPAs should know about the conference’s discussions that covered net-zero economies, a carbon market deal and reforestation strategies
Starting a sustainability reporting revolution
Investors are demanding better reporting on ESG issues and a new sustainability standard setter may deliver what’s required.
Getting ESG and CEO incentives right
As firms rush to implement climate change and ESG principles, questions on pay and incentive arise. Recent research advises caution and offers guidance.
Another step towards more accurate sustainability reporting
Researchers have come up with a new model to estimate carbon capture by trees enabling more accurate sustainability reporting.
What to expect from 2022 – Part 2
In Part 2, ICAEW Chief Executive and Chair of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, Michael Izza, discusses non-financial reporting, public sector finances, and the big tech trends of 2022.
What to expect from 2022 – Part 1
In the first of a two part series, ICAEW Chief Executive and Chair of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, Michael Izza, looks at the biggest issues facing business and the wider economy, with help from experts from around the Institute.
Climate right for new ISSB
Anne Adrain summarises the latest update from the IFRS Foundation on developments in sustainability reporting.
The IFRS Foundation Trustees (Trustees) took the opportunity during the finance-themed session at the global climate summit, COP26, to announce three significant developments on the future of sustainability standard setting.