Sustainability

Demand for sustainability assurance is growing

Seventy percent of companies participating in a survey by The Conference Board that obtain assurance on their sustainability information said the need for such assurance will increase over the next five years.

Climate-related reporting frameworks highly aligned

Assessed against TCFD’s recommendations, report shows GRI, SASB, CDP, CDSB, and IIRC standards have high levels of agreement.

A trash heap as tall as the Eiffel Tower

This interactive graphic helps visualise just how much waste is created from all those bottles.

Climate-related reporting’s ability to effect change

IASB chairman Hans Hoogervorst discusses the growth of sustainability and climate-related reporting.

Good for the planet, suppliers, and balance sheet

Some companies are beginning to invest in supply chain transparency.

Wide-ranging advice from a winery CEO

The CEO of a vineyard and winery speaks on getting up early, why she never watches TV in hotel rooms, and how tech is advancing winemaking.

Integrated reporting gains momentum in Asia

IIRC chief strategy officer says more companies in Asia are adopting IR to improve corporate governance and offers practical pointers on IR implementation.

Electric vehicle investment gets a charge

Automakers will invest at least $300 billion in electric vehicles, a Reuters analysis found. Get details of the strategy by manufacturer.

Nonfinancial reporting: The big debate

Recent UK forum poses arguments on whether corporate sustainability reporting should be mandatory.

SASB publishes industry-specific sustainability accounting standards

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) announced that it has published what it billed as the world’s first set of industry-specific sustainability accounting standards covering financially material issues.

Why businesses should engage with the SDGs

The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals sit between risk management and opportunity; here’s how management accountants can champion them.

Towering turbines

Three infographics examine changes in the wind turbine market.

Telling the value story

Research examines how companies measure and explain value.

Readiness tips for energy disruption

Traditional energy sources and traditional suppliers stand to be disrupted if they don’t adapt to trends in renewable options and electric vehicles.

Financial reporting update: Sustainable finance and corporate governance

Here’s a roundup of recent developments in financial reporting.

Recommendations for improved climate-related disclosures

Adoption of recommendations related to climate risks can lead to improved company resilience, a global task force says.

The value of sleep, and a blockchain primer

Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CGMA, DBA, a college professor, shares recent insight on blockchain, sustainability resources, and the value of sleep.

Searching for the good way

The responsible investment movement has made huge strides in recent years, but there is still much to do.

The bottom line benefits of sustainability

Organisations that have ingrained sustainability initiatives into operations have achieved cost savings as well as enhanced reputations.

Restoration man

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed FCMA, CGMA has dedicated much of his life to aiding Bangladesh’s recovery from the ravages of natural disaster and war.

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