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This page collates content created by Chartered Accountants Ireland, as articles published in Accountancy Ireland, webinars run by the Institute, or podcasts recorded to complement Accountancy Ireland issue themes. 

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Here are some hand-picked archived articles on sustainability and accounting. Check our News page for most up-to-date content.

“A wave of capital and focus" - ESG Disclosures and Investors


Susan Rossney, Public Policy Officer with Chartered Accountants Ireland, writes about Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosures and the impact of investor demands.
December 11, 2020
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Sustainability through the public sector lens

A review of a webinar hosted by Chartered Accountants Ireland with our Public Sector Committee on sustainability and the public sector. An expert panel drawn from across the public sector discussed a wide range of topics including public/private sector collaboration; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting and green finance.
November 26, 2020
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Three reasons to prioritise ESG reporting

Kevin Lynch explains why ESG reporting is fast becoming a critical pillar in the evaluation of organisational stability. 

October 29, 2020
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The Climate Action Bill: an ambitious path to net-zero

The Climate Action Bill has ignited the drive for businesses to decarbonise, writes Lorraine McCann. The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020 commits Ireland to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 

October 28, 2020

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A taxing drive: carbon taxes increase

In a drive to decarbonise Ireland’s economy, the rate of carbon tax on auto fuels will increase by €7.50 from €26 to €33.50 per tonne/CO2 from midnight.  Budget 2021 will also include the largest ever budget for energy efficiency and retrofitting programmes, helping Ireland meet its international climate action commitments.

Oct 13, 2020

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European Parliament adopts new EU Climate Law

 

On Wednesday October 8 the European Parliament adopted its position the new EU climate law. The new law aims to transform political promises that the EU will become climate neutral by 2050 into a binding obligation. It makes legally binding European’s 2050 goal of reducing greenhouse gases to net-zero and backs the ambitious target to reduce emissions by 60 percent compared to their 1990 levels, by as early as 2030.

Oct 08, 2020

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Government publishes Climate Action Bill

The Government today published the Climate Action Bill, announced at a briefing with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan. The Bill comes following 2 years of pre-legislative strutiny and takes account of Citizen's Assembly input.

Oct 07, 2020
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Four ways to invest in a circular economy

Investing in the circular economy is not only good for the planet but also good for your pocket. Holger Frey identifies four investment clusters that are set to benefit from the alternative economic model.  and aims to explain how and why sustainability is important for SMEs.

Author

Holger Frey

Published:

November 6 2020
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SME risk management: sustainability

This paper is the second one in Accountancy Europe's SME risk management series and aims to explain how and why sustainability is important for SMEs.

Author

Accountancy Europe

Published:

July 2020
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Why the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are good news for business
Caroline Pope considers the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance as a framework to rebuild resilient companies as the economy emerges from the COVID-19 crisis.
Author: 

Caroline Pope

Published:

June 2020
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Rebooting Ireland sustainably

Before COVID-19, sustainability policies were nice-to-have. Now, Johnny Meehan argues, they are essential to rebooting Ireland’s economy.


Author:

Johnny Meehan
Published:

June 2020
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Getting to know Topic Area 4 - sustainability, corporate social responsibility & integrated reporting
John Munnelly and Claire Bergin from the FAE lecturing team discuss their expectations and the importance of Topic Area 4 of FAE Core.
Author:

John Munnelly & Claire Bergin
Published:

May 2020
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Will sustainability prevail through economic uncertainty?
An economic downturn will be inevitable after COVID-19. How can organisations weather this storm?
Author:

Lorraine McCann
Published:
April 2020
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How does the sustainability agenda push forward?
What does COVID-19 mean for climate change and sustainability?
Author:

Diarmuid Torney
Published:

April 2020
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Will the current crisis make or break the business world's adoption of sustainability?

Will companies be able to find the time and resources to focus on sustainability after COVID-19?

Author:

Laura Heuston

Published:

April 2020
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Developing a framework for climate related risk
As climate-related threats increasingly dominate our environment, attention is now turning to the impact on global financial stability. Mark Kennedy looks at the effect on the financial services industry and how the regulatory landscape is likely to change.
Author:

Mark Kennedy

Published:

April 2020
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Chartered Accountants Ireland signs global pledge to counteract climate change

Project led by Prince Charles urges accountants to act on climate emergency 

Author:

Chartered Accountants Ireland

Published:

February 2020
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London Society rises to the challenge of climate change
Chartered Accountants Ireland London Society has partnered with the Irish Embassy to examine the environmental and business impact of Sustainable Finance.
Author:

Chartered Accountants Ireland

Published:

February 2020
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How organisations can support the sustainable development goals
Companies are not only talking about sustainability; they are also beginning to act.
Author:

Elise McCarthy


Published:

1 April 2020
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The business case for sustainability

 Kate van der Merwe explains why businesses must incorporate sustainability in all financial decision-making processes in order to remain relevant.

Author:

Kate van der Merwe

Published:

December 2019
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Three steps to delivering sustainability projects

Decarbonising our economy to limit global warming is not a choice; it is a must-do.

Author:

Féilim Harvey

Published:

November 2019
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Creating a sustainable lifestyle

Fiona Smiddy ACA, founder of Green Outlook, an eco-friendly ecommerce shop, is running a one-woman business with an ethical approach.

 

Author:

Fiona Smiddy


Published:

September 2019
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Can finance and sustainability go together?
Kate van der Merwe considers the interplay between Finance and sustainability against a backdrop of increasingly extreme weather events.
Author:

Kate van der Merwe



Published:

August 2019
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Ireland remains competitive but threats to economic sustainability are growing

The Chairman of the National Competitiveness Council (NCC), Professor Peter Clinch, recently launched Ireland’s Competitiveness Scorecard 2019.

 

Author:

Stephen Tormey



Published:

July 2019
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Sustainability's hidden investment gems

Craig Bonthron outlines seven companies that are working for their investors as well as the planet and the people on it. 

Author:

Craig Bonthron
Published:

June 2019
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Five questions about sustainability and regulation answered

In such a dynamic landscape, there are five questions set to shape the conversation over the coming months as oultined here by Mark Kennedy of Mazars. 

Author:

Mark Kennedy

Published:

January 2019
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Chartered Christmas - committed to environmental sustainability

Why you should buy a real tree at Christmas. 

Author:

Susan Rossney

Published:

December 2018
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Sustainability assurance

Professional judgement and intuition pervade materiality decisions in the arena of sustainability assurance. 

Author:

Mary Canning, Brendan O’Dwyer & George Georgakopoulos

Published:

October 2018
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How to capture the value of CSR

Chartered Accountants can add significant value to an organisation’s CSR activity. This article explains how with examples from NI Water.

Author:

Judith Wylie, Anne Marie Ward

Published:

December 2017
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Webinars

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure: what do investors want?

With an introduction by Institute CEO Barry Dempsey, this event brought together the institutional investor perspective and speakers from two world-class companies to showcase their best-practice ESG reporting. Goodbody Corporate Broking Director Joe Gill and his team joined Kingspan Group plc, and Hibernia REIT plc, as they described the financial benefits of effective ESG disclosure, where to start and how the approach of large corporates can be applied to companies all sizes. 

 
Panellists
  •  Ian Huggard Institutional Equity Sales, Goodbody
  • Catriona Nicholson, Head of Investor Relations, Kingspan Group plc
  • Tom Edwards-Moss, CFO of Hibernia REIT
Recorded:

December 9 2020
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Sustainability and the Public Sector
This webinar on sustainability and the public sector was moderated by Institute President Paul Henry.  Also hosting was Susan Rossney, Public Policy Officer and member of the Sustainability Expert Working Group of the Global Accounting Alliance, with an expert panel drawn from across the public sector discussed a wide range of topics including public/private sector collaboration; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting and green finance. 
Panellists
  • JP Corkery FCA, Senior Manager – Sustainable Finance, NewERA, National Treasury Management Agency
  • Joan Curry FCA, Head of Finance in the Department of Transport, Chair of the Institute Public Sector Members’ Committee and board member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
  • Pat Fenlon FCA, Group Finance Director, ESB
  • Ciarán Hayes, CEO Sligo County Council and member of the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Advisory Council
  • Dr John O’Neill, Head of the Transport Energy & Climate Action Fund for the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, and Steering Committee member of the Irish Forum for Natural Capital
  • William Walsh FCA, CEO of the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland and member of the Climate Change Advisory Council.
Recorded:

November 26 2020
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Promoting sustainability: an accountant’s role
To launch the Chartered Accountants Ireland Sustainability Hub and Sustainability for Accountants, this panel discussed how accountants can lead the way in introducing sustainable practices into the workplace, as well as the impact sustainable reporting will have on the role of professional accountants, investors, businesses and policy makers. Run as part of Climate Finance Week 2020, this webinar was moderated Dr Brian Keegan, the Institute's Director of Advocacy and Voice. The keynote was delivered by Institute President, Paul Henry.
Panellists
  • Dr Rodney Irwin, FCA, Managing Director of Redefining Value and Education, World Business Council for Sustainability Development
  • Terence O’Rourke, FCA, Former President, Chartered Accountants Ireland, Chairman of the Board, Enterprise Ireland, Director Rethink Ireland
  • Cróna Clohisey, FCA, Public Policy Lead, Chartered Accountants Ireland
Recorded:

November 6 2020
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Sustainability and Business Opportunity
In the third of the Chartered Accountants Ireland District Society Sustainability Roadshows, this webinar, hosted in conjunction with the North West District Society, aimed to help members understand how sustainability can mitigate risks and generate revenue and profit. Three experts interpreted global sustainability principles in practical ways for small and medium businesses.
Speakers
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September 24 2020
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CSR and Climate Action

An Ulster Society Business Seminar Series event, this virtual seminar was tailored for members in business but open to all and took place on Wednesday 9 September. It focussed on implementing a successful CSR strategy, and the role of business in promoting sustainability and climate action.

Speakers
Recorded:

September 9 2020
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IFRS Standards and climate-related disclosures

Hosted by ICAEW, in this webinar Nick Anderson, member of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), explains how the existing requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) apply to climate change and other emerging risks. Highlighting the key messages from the IASB’s recent article on IFRS Standards and climate-related disclosures, he discusses the application of materiality, relevant financial reporting considerations and the need to make appropriate disclosures in financial statements.

Speaker

Nick Anderson, member of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)

Recorded:

10 July 2020
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Investigating Sustainability in the Current Climate

A webinar for members in practice and industry wishing to understand more about sustainability, and its future following the current crisis. It described how operating sustainably is key to cutting costs as well as building a fairer, greener and cleaner economy, and how sustainability can bring benefits in terms of reduced costs, risk management, competitive advantage and sourcing finance.

Speakers
Recorded:

June 2020
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Podcasts

Collaboration
A discussion on collaboration and how you can make it work in your career, organisation and global movements, such as acheiving the Sustainable Development Goals
Speakers
Maighread Kelly (Collaboration Ireland), Susan Rossney (Chartered Accountants Ireland) and Teresa Stapleton (Stapleton Coaching)
Recorded:

April 2020
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180 Degrees
Do Irish businesses have a role in tackling climate change? For many companies; a shortage of time, money, resources and knowledge can prevent them from moving forward. For some, there is also  a fear of drifting into the green washing space. 
Speakers
Independent sustainability consultant Ali Sheridan, Irish Times journalist Mark Hilliard, Bernadette Phelan from Business in the Community Ireland and Fergus Sharkey, Head of Business and Public Sector programmes at SEAI
Recorded:

November 2019
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Sustainability and Climate Change
An Accountancy Ireland podcast on why accountants should care about climate change. The panel also examines the Government's Climate Action Plan and explores how the profession can help create a sustainable future.
Speakers

Kate van der Merwe, Lorraine McCann and Cróna Clohisey
Recorded:

June 2019
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