Sustainability

Corporate business travel ‘carbon budgets’ loom for airlines

Companies and business travel agencies are using tools to measure flight emissions based on plane type, routes, and travel class.

13 accounting member bodies make net-zero carbon commitment

Thirteen accounting bodies from across the globe, including the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, announced that they have committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions as soon as possible.

What management accountants can expect from COP26

The high-profile meeting could be a watershed moment in fighting climate change, or a monumental fudge. Either way, you should look out for regulatory changes, impacts on business, and new opportunities.

Tesco CEO: Greener future comes with cost challenges

The multinational supermarket is ‘constantly juggling’ the priorities of customers and investors wanting an environment focus without a lower return.

International Podcast Day special: The best of the FM podcast

The FM magazine podcast is truly global, with hosts and speakers from around the world. To celebrate International Podcast Day, hear insights from this compilation of 2021 episodes.

5 key strategies to embed sustainability leadership

Businesses can take steps to ensure that sustainability thinking is spread throughout the organisation.

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad working on third sustainable financing transaction

The airline has committed to net zero by 2050 and last year raised $600 million via an Islamic bond to aid its switch to more sustainable operations.

ESG overview: Positioning finance professionals as sustainability leaders

In the run-up to the COP26 climate change conference, ESG is firmly on the agenda — for businesses, organisations, and their finance teams.

UK’s first green gilt draws record $137 billion demand

The UK sold 10 billion pounds of its first “green” government bond on Tuesday after attracting over £100 billion ($137 billion) of demand from investors.

How CFOs can incorporate resilience in their infrastructure plans

An important part of securing more resilient infrastructure is investing in adaptability.

ESG: There isn’t an ‘opt-out clause’ for accounting, finance professionals

With more businesses including ESG in their strategies, the accounting profession needs to help organisations comply with their ESG goals.

FRC provides guidance for corporate reporting under energy and carbon rules

The regulator said companies need to explain their calculation method, what the reported numbers include, and the level of third-party assurance.

ESG, clean energy, and the need for reliable data

Association Chair and CIMA President Paul Ash, FCMA, CGMA, describes how there is “no opt-out clause” for management accountants on ESG.

UK’s FRC sets out information investors seek on risk, uncertainty, opportunity

There remains a gap between the information users want and the disclosures that organisations provide, according to a report.

Sustainability reporting: Getting clarity on materiality

The question of what is material and how materiality is assessed is undergoing a major transformation. Now is the time to understand how changes will influence reporting standards.

Driving down carbon emissions with internal pricing

In the current rush to decarbonise, Acciona, Swiss Re, and Mahindra & Mahindra have found success in implementing internal carbon prices to reduce emissions and fund greener investments.

Prioritising reverse logistics

The explosive growth of reverse logistics presents risks and opportunities for finance professionals. Here are ways to identify priorities.

Sustainability accountants: What do they do?

Companies are grappling with ESG risks and opportunities in their strategy and business models. Some hire sustainability accountants or create whole departments to measure and track ESG metrics to ensure long-term value creation.

5 steps to successful ESG reporting

ESG reporting will continue to evolve until global standards are in place, but there are benefits in getting started now. These tips can help.

What boards should know about climate change and value creation

Jeremy Osborn, FCMA, CGMA, director of business relationships and networks with the Value Reporting Foundation, suggests that integrated thinking and reporting can help corporate boards create long-term value, particularly when they consider potential consequences of climate change as they devise business strategy.

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