Sustainability

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.

Goal driven: How management accounting can help to achieve the UN’s sustainable development goals

FM identifies the eight SDGs that have human value at their core and where management accounting can be the strongest driver of change.

Generation “Yes”

Millennials are best placed to deliver the UN’s sustainable development goals, but only if their collective sense of purpose is channelled, says Darshita Gillies.

Companies underestimate investors’ interest in sustainability

Investors see tangible value in sustainability related to operational efficiency and revenue performance. But company executives aren’t emphasising sustainability as much as investors would like, a global report shows.

International insurance forum set up to share disaster and climate risk know-how

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon proposed a number of other ways the sector can support the international community’s response to climate change.

The big business of sustainability

Sustainability initiatives can make sense from an environmental and reputational perspective, but there is evidence that sustainability also can be profitable.

Infographic: Paths to sustainability

According to a global CGMA survey, management accountants see the value of reporting on environmental and social factors.

Rising concerns on water can be mitigated through collaboration

Organisations have to act decisively and responsibly when making decisions about water management. A PwC report sheds light on the issue and offers advice on how to collaborate to make best use of this in-demand resource.

Sustainability challenges and opportunities for CFOs

The finance function is well-positioned to help a company improve performance and avoid risks by paying more attention to sustainability, a new report says. CFOs can lead the way if they focus on overcoming challenges related to sustainability.

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