sábado, 24 de setembro de 2022

«Embedding Sustainability into Practice»

 


Começa assim:«Our latest issue is all about sustainability, often defined as long-term value creation. For New York State CPAs, that sustainability can show up in various ways—including Environmental, Social, and Governance. To remain relevant as a profession, we must find ways to naturally embed sustainable practices into our businesses, firms, and client work. I hope you enjoy our discussion on this topic, in all of its facets.

Just a decade ago, the concept of ESG did not seem to be as prevalent in the public consciousness. The concept of ESG is far from new, however, and CPAs should lead the way in embedding sustainable practices in our workplaces, wherever they may be. And we should be looking to enhance the ESG outlook of our clients and colleagues. After all, CPAs are often charged with managing, reviewing, and operating the financial and operational facets of a business.

The time is now. Regulatory bodies such as the SEC are looking to enhance and standardize reporting in ESG areas such as climate-related disclosures. But whether ESG becomes mandated or not, enhancing our focus on it is not just the right thing to do; it’s good business. (...)».



domingo, 18 de setembro de 2022

VOLTEMOS AO «SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING» NA EU

 



The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive contributes to extending the European Green Deal across all sectors and existing regulation.

In brief

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) amends the current Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD).
The scope of the directive is considerably extended to apply to more European and non-European companies listed and operating in the EU regulated markets.
Companies start reporting, under the CSRD, from 2024 in line with mandatory EU sustainability reporting standards and alongside an external assurance of sustainability reporting.
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De lá: «Join us for the latest in our series of bite-size, 30-minute webinars on key ESG trends. In this webinar, get yourself up to speed on the latest developments from Europe in reporting». Saiba mais.



 

segunda-feira, 12 de setembro de 2022

LEMBREMOS A «A4S» AGORA QUE O PRÍNCIPE É REI

 

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WHY?

The financial and accounting systems that underpin our economy focus on short term financial outcomes and do not adequately reflect the dependency of our economic success on the health and stability of our communities and the natural environment.

Companies, investors and governments are recognizing that long term sustainable performance relies on an understanding of the interdependency between financial, social and environmental factors. Action and leadership is needed to drive change so that sustainability becomes embedded in organizations’ strategy, operations and reporting. (...)».



«Simultaneous climate calamity brings the whole Earth into focus»

 


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