The global body for professional accountants
5 Jan 2021
Sustainability
Policy submission
Global
ACCA’s Public Sector Roundtables: Continuing Two Important Conversations with the Experts
As part of the 10th-annual Virtual Public Sector Conference (VPSC), ACCA’s Public Sector Team convened two roundtables to continue conversations from our VPSC with a number of expert participants.
22 Dec 2020
Sustainability
Policy submission
Global
IFRS Foundation - Consultation on Sustainability Reporting
ACCA welcomes the opportunity to provide views in response to the IFRS Foundation’s consultation paper on sustainability reporting. This has been done with the assistance of members of ACCA’s Global Forum for Corporate Reporting.
4 Dec 2020
Sustainability
Policy submission
Europe
ACCA joins call to action: Supporting SMEs' access to COVID-19 support funding via professional advice
ACCA joins call to action: Supporting SMEs' access to COVID-19 support funding via professional advice
18 Nov 2020
Sustainability
Event
Europe
European Business & Nature Summit, 8-9 December 2020
ACCA is an organising partner of the European Business & Nature Summit on 8-9 December 2020. Join us for two days of stimulating discussion and knowledge exchange on “Green economic recovery – Reshaping business for nature and people”
13 Oct 2020
Sustainability
Policy submission
Europe
ACCA's response to EU Green Deal – Revision of the Energy Taxation Directive
ACCA welcomes the opportunity to provide our views to the proposed revision of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD). We fully support the stated aims of this revision: by sending price signals, taxes are, indeed, an important lever in changing business and consumer behaviour. We particularly welcome the Commission’s intention to shift the tax burden from labour taxation to environmental taxation. ACCA believes that this holistic and system-wide policy response is key to addressing the scale of the environmental and social challenges currently facing not only EU member states, but countries around the world.
11 Oct 2020
Sustainability
Webinar
Europe
EU GREEN WEEK 2020 Virtual Conference: Incorporating Nature In The Heart Of Business Decision-Making And Disclosure
ACCA, Capitals Coalition and Deloitte are delighted to invite you to their joint session on Day 3 called “Incorporating Nature In The Heart Of Business Decision-Making And Disclosure”, on 22 October, from 12.00 till 13.00h CET.
7 Oct 2020
Sustainability
Event
Global
Linking SDGs and green inclusive recovery post COVID-19
As part of the EU Sustainable Development Week, Eva Lindström, Member of the European Court of Auditors, and ACCA are thus delighted to invite you to a lively discussion via Microsoft Teams on 7 October.
30 Sep 2020
Sustainability
Webinar
Europe
Online Event - European Skills Agenda & Meaningful work for the digital professional
As part of the European Vocational Skills Week 2020, ACCA and EY are delighted to invite you to a lively discussion on European Skills Agenda & Meaningful work for the digital professional- what are the skills needed for successful green and digital transitions?
22 Sep 2020
Sustainability
Event
Global
Fostering Economic Recovery through Green Finance Education
On 14 October 2020 at 11.00 CET, the Green Finance Platform and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will host a webinar, “Fostering Economic Recovery through Green Finance Education” to discuss many of these issues.
24 Nov 2019
Sustainability
Guides
United Kingdom
Guide to... reducing pollution and waste
Reducing pollution and waste helps you cut costs and improve your reputation, leading to significant increases in profitability
24 Nov 2019
Sustainability
Guides
United Kingdom
Guide to... producing sustainable goods and services
Making your products and services more sustainable can protect your livelihood as well as the planet.
1 Feb 2019
Sustainability
Policy submission
Global
Call for feedback: report on climate-related disclosures by the Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance
ACCA welcomes the opportunity to provide views in response to the Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance's report on climate-related disclosures.
20 Dec 2018
Sustainability
Event
Belgium
Tax as a force for good: rebalancing our tax systems to support a global economy fit for the future
On 27 February 2019, ACCA and Deloitte jointly organised an event in Brussels called Tax as a force for good: rebalancing our tax systems to support a global economy fit for the future, in order to explore how shifting tax from labour to natural resource use, pollution and consumption could help meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and an inclusive, circular economy.
4 Dec 2018
Sustainability
Report
Global
Tax as a force for good: rebalancing our tax systems to support a global economy fit for the future
Considering the challenges societies are facing today, it is time to rebalance our tax systems and use tax as a force for good.
18 Sep 2018
Sustainability
Event
Belgium
Event report: Collaborative economy and new business models’ challenges
ACCA, UEAPME and European Movement International are delighted to invite you to a lively panel discussion to discuss the main features of these new business models, the opportunities but also their limits, and how policymakers can support innovation while also protecting consumers, workers and communities.
23 Jul 2018
Sustainability
Event
Belgium
Save the date - Collaborative economy and new business models' challenges: from promoting innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship to protecting consumers and workers
ACCA and UEAPME are delighted to invite you to a lively panel discussions to discuss the main features of these new business models, the opportunities but also their limits, and how policymakers can support innovation while also protecting consumers, workers and communities.
10 Jul 2018
Sustainability
Event
Belgium
Human Rights Metrics: Reaching scale through the Sustainable Finance agenda
The event will focus on key barriers and opportunities in the development of high-quality human rights metrics to guide responsible investment.
13 Apr 2018
Sustainability
Event
Belgium
Empowering businesses to engage with sustainable finance and the SDGs
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Barclays are delighted to invite you to a lively discussion on the proposals from the European Commission Action plan and the alignment of business strategies and corporate reporting contribution in meeting the SDGs and sustainable finance objectives.
25 Jan 2018
Sustainability
Report
Global
Purpose and the profession
This report explores the global challenge of improving social mobility and the role of professional accountancy in making it happen.
21 Dec 2017
Sustainability
Policy submission
United Kingdom
ACCA response to UK government Smart Cities inquiry
Examining the potential benefits of a UK Government Strategy on Smart Cities. An inquiry issued by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Smart Cities (APPGSC).
2 Nov 2017
Sustainability
Report
Global
Sustainable Development Goals
This report sets out to demonstrate why the SDGs matter to professional accountants; the role of the private sector in their delivery and how professional accountants can be part of a collaborative group of actors working together to achieve the aims of the 2030 Agenda
13 Jul 2017
Sustainability
Event
Belgium
Building a more sustainable economy in Europe
Event report for 'Building a more sustainable economy in Europe' held on 21 June 2017, Brussels. Hosted by ACCA, AVIVA, Barclays and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC).
20 Mar 2017
Sustainability
Report
Global
The Living Wage
ACCA and the Living Wage Foundation have worked together to jointly issue two reports that explore agendas and issues around the world related to global adoption of a Living Wage.
21 Feb 2017
Sustainability
Report
Pakistan
Sustainability reporting: the evolving landscape in Pakistan
This report examines the changes in sustainability reporting in Pakistan and in doing so aims to find the key benefits that lead organisations to report on sustainability.
12 May 2016
Sustainability
Report
Global
Mapping the sustainability reporting landscape
This report analyses the current state of play and proposes terminology, tools and approaches for charting routes through the landscape
24 Sep 2015
Sustainability
Report
Global
Natural capital and the accountancy profession
This paper focuses on the role that accountants are playing in the development of thinking, practice and frameworks for reporting on natural capital.
14 Sep 2015
Sustainability
Report
Global
Reporting on children’s rights
This paper provides companies with guidance for better reporting, and so supports the management of their impact on children’s rights.
13 May 2015
Sustainability
Video
Global
Carbon accounting for small businesses
David York explains how professional accountants can help businesses improve competitiveness by becoming greener.
17 Feb 2015
Sustainability
Article
Global
The European Commission’s multi-stakeholder forum on corporate social responsibility
This article reports on the CSR forum hosted at the European Commission on 3-4 February 2015.
10 Dec 2014
Sustainability
Report
Global
Sustainability and business: the next ten years
Find out more about young finance professionals’ views on sustainability issues from the ACCA survey conducted on behalf of the of The Prince of Wales Accounting for Sustainability Project.
9 Dec 2014
Sustainability
Policy submission
Global
Consultation on the updated CDSB framework
Comments from ACCA to the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB).
26 Nov 2014
Sustainability
Report
Global
Accounting for children: implementing child rights for better business
This report introduces the concept of children’s rights as a business issue of concern to finance directors and accounting teams.
19 Nov 2014
Sustainability
Video
Global
Governance, family and small firms: an institutional context
Professor Mike Wright gave his presentation as part of the ESRC’s seminar series on governance, CSR and SMEs in emerging economies.
19 Nov 2014
Sustainability
Video
Global
Closing discussion
Professor Laura Spence gave her presentation as part of the ESRC’s seminar series on governance, CSR and SMEs in emerging economies.
19 Nov 2014
Sustainability
Video
Global
Bribery and corruption: the SME perspective
Manos Schizas gave his presentation from a practice perspective as part of the ESRC’s seminar series on governance, CSR and SMEs in emerging economies.
19 Nov 2014
Sustainability
Video
Global
Assessing and implementing governance in family owned SMEs in emerging economies
Kiril Nejkov gave his presentation from a practice perspective as part of the ESRC’s seminar series on governance, CSR and SMEs in emerging economies.
19 Nov 2014
Sustainability
Video
Global
Corporate governance and CSR
Jeremy Moon gave his presentation from an academic perspective as part of the ESRC’s seminar series on governance, CSR and SMEs in emerging economies.
19 Nov 2014
Sustainability
Video
Global
A framework for effective governance: growth through responsible business
Tracy Gordon gave her presentation from a practice perspective as part of the ESRC’s seminar series on governance, CSR and SMEs in emerging economies.
19 Nov 2014
Sustainability
Video
Global
Governance, CSR and SMEs in emerging economies
As part of ESRC’s seminar series on governance, CSR and SMEs in emerging economies, ACCA hosted a conference on 19 November 2014.
20 Oct 2014
Sustainability
Report
United Kingdom
Who accounts for social mobility? Is enough being done?
This report reviews the findings from a recent ACCA survey, which aimed to establish social mobility trends among our students and members.
30 Sep 2014
Sustainability
Article
Global
Natural capital comes of age
As pressure grows on our resources, companies must learn how to manage, measure, report and disclose on natural capital.
30 Sep 2014
Sustainability
Article
Global
Maintaining momentum
While South Africa has blazed a trail on integrated reporting, there is still much work to be done.
30 Sep 2014
Sustainability
Article
Global
Taking stock of sustainability
Africa’s stock exchanges have a vital role to play in helping listed companies get to grips with reporting on environmental, social and governance issues.
30 Sep 2014
Sustainability
Article
Global
Taking water into account
Water security must get on the board’s agenda – with accountants playing a critical role as ‘awareness experts’, say Roger Burritt and Katherine Christ.
21 Jul 2014
Sustainability
Report
South Africa
South African institutional investors’ perceptions of integrated reporting
This report outlines the reactions of the South African institutional investment community to the production of integrated reports by South African listed companies.
16 Jul 2014
Sustainability
Report
Global
Stock exchanges in sub-Saharan Africa: capturing intent towards ESG requirements
This report explores the level and extent of sustainability activities of 10 stock exchanges across sub-Saharan Africa.
9 Jul 2014
Sustainability
Policy submission
Global
Intended changes to GRI’s governance
Comments from ACCA to the Global Reporting Initiative.
9 Jun 2014
Sustainability
Report
Global
Business and investors: providers and users of natural capital disclosure
Joint report by ACCA, Fauna & Flora International and KPMG calling for robust reporting and commitments to reduce impacts on natural capital.
4 Jun 2014
Sustainability
Report
Global
Divestment from fossil fuel companies
This paper explores the potential issues associated with divestment from fossil fuel companies, and collates the views and opinions expressed by ACCA’s Global Forum for Sustainability.
4 Jun 2014
Sustainability
Report
Global
Net positive natural capital ambitions
This paper explores the concept of ‘net positive’ natural capital ambitions, and collates the views and opinions expressed by ACCA’s Global Forum for Sustainability.
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