Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)

📢 Today we are launching our 'Accelerating the Transition' report. Backed by insights from global leaders in business, finance, and regulation, the report outlines urgent actions to mobilize the transition to a sustainable economy. The report, co-authored with Aviva Investors, outlines progress made against key action areas essential to the transition, identifies barriers and proposes economy-wide practical actions to:  🚀 - drive a significant increase in ambition 🎯 - establish robust interim 2030 targets 📝 - close the implementation gap by implementing transition plans across sectors 📊 - streamline international financial systems by enabling regulatory frameworks that incentivize and de-risk climate financial flows 👍 - back the ‘big bets’ on sustainability solutions These plans are crucial in reshaping economic fundamentals to support sustainable investments. Many thanks to our advisory group for the report, including Ashley Alder, Gregor Alexander, Jon Creyts, Dr. Hubert Danso, Jane Diplock AO, Michael Izza CBE, Rachel Kyte, Michael Mainelli, Nick Robins, Shirley Rodrigues, Jean-Paul Servais and Nigel Topping, CMG Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/dpidxqFf

🚀 Whether you work in business, finance or regulation, download our latest report to learn more about what actions you can take! 🤝 Co-authored by A4S and Aviva Investors, ‘Accelerating the Transition’ sets out the necessary and urgent actions for different parts of the financial system to help deploy the private capital needed for the transition. 👉 Informed by insights from global leaders in business, finance, regulation, academia and the public sector, the report outlines progress made against key action areas essential to the transition, identifies barriers and proposes economy-wide practical actions to: 🚀 Drive a significant increase in ambition 🎯 Establish robust interim 2030 targets 📝 Close the implementation gap by implementing transition plans across sectors 📊 Streamline international financial systems by enabling regulatory frameworks that incentivize and de-risk climate financial flows 👍 Back the ‘big bets’ on sustainability solutions ♻ These plans are crucial in reshaping economic fundamentals to support sustainable investments. Many thanks to our advisory group for the report, including Ashley Alder, Gregor Alexander, Jon Creyts, Dr. Hubert Danso, Jane Diplock AO, Michael Izza CBE, Rachel Kyte, Michael Mainelli, Nick Robins, Shirley Rodrigues, Jean-Paul Servais and Nigel Topping, CMG

📣 If you're passionate about making a positive impact and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! We're currently looking for a Personal Assistant. If you have: 👉 administrative support experience/previous PA/Secretariat experience (including responsibility for diary management for multiple principals concurrently) 👉 a proven ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines 👉 excellent organizational and communication skills 👉 proven experience of engaging with a wide range of people at all levels in a professional capacity 👉 a high level of attention to detail 👉 feel comfortable working with various new IT systems and software. Then join us! 🔎 For more details, click here: https://lnkd.in/gHM3aBpt #HiringNow #sustainabilityjobs

🚀 It was great to welcome business and sustainability leaders to our Accounting Bodies Workshop at the A4S Summit 2024 in St James's Palace. 🗣 Participants discussed a set of ambitious statements to help explore what the role of accounting bodies and the accounting profession could look like as we accelerate progress to 2030 and create the transformation needed by 2050. 🌐 The global finance and accounting community is a key driver and beneficiary of a sustainable transition. But to achieve this – at the scale and urgency required – there is growing recognition that we must be more connected, innovative and systemic. 🤝 We must work together to connect and scale existing programmes and networks of change, grounding action in the science and barriers to progress. Thanks for insights and contributions Gregor Alexander, Elbano de Nuccio, Fiona Donnelly CA, Paul Druckman, Hans Christian Ellefsen, Dr Martin Farrar Ph.D., Chris Freeland, Ruth Hidalgo, Jim Knafo, William Mandisodza, Karen McWilliams FCA, Yoshinori Minemura, Dee Moran, Jeremy Osborn, Will Oulton, Farrukh Rehman, Jenni Rose FCA SFHEA, Richard Spencer, Robin Stalker, Alan Vallance, Ainslie van Onselen, Patrick Viljoen CPA ACMA CGMA, Gillian Waldbauer and Steve Waygood. #a4ssummit

📣 If you're passionate about making a positive impact and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! We're currently looking for a Personal Assistant. If you have: 👉 administrative support experience/previous PA/Secretariat experience (including responsibility for diary management for multiple principals concurrently) 👉 a proven ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines 👉 excellent organizational and communication skills 👉 proven experience of engaging with a wide range of people at all levels in a professional capacity 👉 a high level of attention to detail 👉 feel comfortable working with various new IT systems and software. Then join us! 🔎 For more details, click here: https://lnkd.in/gHM3aBpt #HiringNow #sustainabilityjobs

📈 Reporting standards shifting from voluntary to mandatory – are you and your finance team ready? 👉 Our webinar highlights key requirements and practical insights and IFRS S1 & S2 essentials with real-world insights from industry experts. 📅 31 July 08:00 BST 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ee-uHFh4 ⚙ Reporting is a vital step towards sustainable business and development, because you can't improve what you don't track. It can enhance risk management, support decision-making and increase stakeholder engagement, strengthening the long-term security and success of an organization. 🎤 Speakers: HIROSHI KOMORI, Member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Jaymeeni Patel, Finance Reporting Manager/Sustainability, Sainsbury's #a4swebinar

📢 Last week we launched our latest report ‘Accelerating the Transition’. Co-authored by Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) and Aviva Investors, we have set out practical actions for different parts of the financial system to help deploy the private capital needed for the transition, with the urgency that is necessary. 👉 Informed by insights from global leaders in business, finance, regulation, academia and the public sector, the report outlines progress made against key action areas essential to the transition, identifies barriers and proposes economy-wide practical actions to: 🚀 Drive a significant increase in ambition 🎯 Establish robust interim 2030 targets 📝 Close the implementation gap by implementing transition plans across sectors 📊 Streamline international financial systems by enabling regulatory frameworks that incentivize and de-risk climate financial flows 👍 Back the ‘big bets’ on sustainability solutions These plans are crucial in reshaping economic fundamentals to support sustainable investments. Many thanks to our advisory group for the report, including Ashley Alder, Gregor Alexander, Jon Creyts, Dr. Hubert Danso, Jane Diplock AO, Michael Izza CBE, Rachel Kyte, Michael Mainelli, Nick Robins, Shirley Rodrigues, Jean-Paul Servais and Nigel Topping, CMG 🔗 Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/dpidxqFf

A new report from ICMIF partner organisation Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), "Accelerating the Transition: Assessing Progress and Driving Action", sets out economy-wide practical actions that it believes would accelerate the global transition to ensure a just, climate-resilient, #netzero world. The report outlines the current state of #sustainability efforts, identifies barriers to progress, and proposes practical action for businesses, investors, regulators and governments. Jessica Fries, Executive Chair at A4S said: “We all have a role to play, working together to increase the allocation of finance to sustainable outcomes and adopt solutions at scale. As our work highlights, this can deliver significant growth opportunities for business and the economy and is essential to reduce the significant risks faced from dangerous climate change. This report sets out practical actions for organizations – no matter where they are in the economy – to leverage their influence, drive impactful change and expedite the transition to a sustainable economy”. The report was co-authored by one of ICMIF’s Supporting Members, Aviva Investors, and informed by insights from global leaders in business, finance, regulation, academia and the public sector. Speaking at the launch Steve Waygood, Chief Sustainable Finance Officer, Aviva Investors said, “As an active asset manager, stewardship is an incredibly powerful tool to guide our portfolios through the energy transition. It generates an information advantage, helping us and the companies we invest in seize upon opportunities and maximise financial performance. Working in partnership, investors, companies, and governments can identify more sustainable investment opportunities and shape a supportive policy environment. Taking a systemic approach is critical for all investors looking to maximise long term risk-adjusted returns within a more sustainable economic growth pathway.” Liam Carter, Senior Vice President, Sustainability at ICMIF said: “I am thrilled to see the A4S report outlining practical steps for an economy-wide acceleration towards a net-zero transition. This report not only reflects the mutual and cooperative sector’s commitment to sustainable practices but also serves as a beacon, guiding us towards a greener and more resilient future. It is a testament to the power of collective action and the significant strides we can make when we prioritise the health of our planet.”

📈 Reporting is a cornerstone of any sustainable finance strategy and a crucial component of transitioning to net zero – we can only manage what we can measure – but it can present both a challenge and an opportunity to businesses. 👉 Our webinar highlights key requirements, practical insights and IFRS S1 & S2 essentials with real-world insights from industry experts. 📅 31 July 🕗 08:00 BST 🎤 HIROSHI KOMORI, Member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) 🎤Jaymeeni Patel, Finance Reporting Manager/Sustainability, Sainsbury's ⚙ With reporting standards steadily shifting from voluntary to mandatory, are you confident you and your finance team know all there is to know when it comes to reporting? 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ee-uHFh4

📢 Ceres recently released a report on climate risk management in the US insurance sector. 📄The report highlighted that "the lack of transparency on GHG emissions reductions hinders the ability of regulators, investors, and other stakeholders to fully understand the carbon footprint of companies and their exposure to climate-related risks." 👉 If you work in the finance team of an insurer or reinsurer, our top tips provides advice on how to get started in calculating the carbon footprint of your insurance-associated emissions: https://lnkd.in/dSM_7vP6 This guidance was made possible thanks to contributions from the Association of British Insurers (ABI), Allianz, Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) and Willis Towers Watson (WTW).