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This page contains articles created by Chartered Accountants Ireland of relevance to sustainability. 

Articles (see also News)

Driving consistency in sustainability reporting and standards

The article discusses recent developments in sustainability reporting and what it means for organisations, and it explains double materiality, the new CSRD regulations, the TCFD and the ISSB. 

"All entities should begin to think about who will be responsible for the ESG data in their organisation and the processes and procedures for capturing, collecting, and measuring that data. All entities will soon be required, whether by standards, lenders, investors, customers, suppliers or law, to report on their ESG activity to some extent."

February 11, 2022

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“Accountants should be at the centre of sustainability reporting”

A note on a webinar ‘ESG: Risks and Opportunities for Accountants’ from November 2021 where Institute’s Director of Public Policy, Dr Brian Keegan, hosted a panel discussion with two experts in investment: Sustainable Investment Director of Gresham House, Rebecca-Craddock Taylor and Gerard Reid, Co-founder and Partner at Alexa Capital, an independent financial services business committed to mobilising capital towards achieving net-zero.

November 18, 2021

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Government needs to rally businesses to achieve targets in Climate Action Plan

Press release commenting on the launch of the Irish Government’s Climate Action Plan, in which Public Policy Lead at Chartered Accountants Ireland, Cróna Clohisey said that the 'Climate Toolkit 4 Business' is just one part of the collective push required, and that lessons can be taken from the approach used to prepare Irish businesses for Brexit.

November 5, 2021

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Small practices - why sustainability matters

The October issue of Practice Matters contained an indepth article by Susan Rossney, Public Policy Officer, on the opportunities for small businesses – and their advisors – in embracing sustainability.

October 8, 2021

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Sustainability Conference

The first Chartered Accountants Ireland Sustainability Conference took place this week (16 June). Partnering with sponsors Goodbody, the conference sought to answer the question ‘What does Sustainability Mean for Accountants?’ Attendees heard keynote addresses from Ireland’s Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan; and Minister for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, Nichola Mallon, who both outlined their respective government policies for the development of climate action plans.

June 17, 2021
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What does sustainability mean to accountants?

Sustainability has transformed from ‘nice to have’ to a critical pillar of the business case for companies. Investors and employees are demanding that businesses adopt a long-term sustainable strategy and accountants are increasingly the professionals asked to deliver this strategy. 

June 10, 2021
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Mobilising business behind the Climate Change Bill (Northern Ireland)

History was made in Northern Ireland in March when the first Climate Bill was introduced to the Assembly. The Climate Change Bill – a private members Bill – was drafted by a group of environmentalists and academics and called for a net-zero carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by 2045. Zara Duffy, Head of Northern Ireland, Chartered Accountants Ireland writes exclusively for Business First Online.

May 24, 2021
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Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive key to bringing consistency to non-financial reporting

Chartered Accountants Ireland has reacted to European Commission proposals to amend the current EU Non-Financial Reporting Requirements Directive (NFRD). The proposals form part of a package of measures announced by the Commission to improve the flow of money towards sustainable activities, with a view to making Europe climate neutral by 2050. They are an important step in the EU’s objectives for sustainable corporate governance.

April 22, 2021
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Mobilising business behind the Climate Change Bill (Republic of Ireland)

Business is largely ready to get serious about global heating and climate action, says Susan Rossney of Chartered Accountants Ireland, but current and future governments need to lead with unswerving commitment.

April 21, 2021
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Sustainability: How Directors Can Make a Difference

If, as a director, you occasionally feel overwhelmed by the volume of information regarding sustainability, then you are not alone. If you wonder how sustainability is relevant to your role and what difference you can make, take assurance from Socrates that “wonder is the beginning of wisdom”.

April 9, 2021
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UN to include nature when measuring economic prosperity and human well-being

Read about how the United Nations has officially adopted the SEEA-EA system (System of Environmental Economic Accounting-Ecosystem Accounting) as the new global standard of economic reporting.

March 22, 2021
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Creating long-term value through ESG

Dr Rodney Irwin explains how Chartered Accountants can fulfil their professional duties by strengthening company value through environmental, social and governance criteria.

February 9, 2021
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Accounting for Sustainability – What to Expect in 2021


Susan Rossney, Public Policy Officer with Chartered Accountants Ireland, writes about what impact the sustainability agenda will have on businesses, and accountants in 2021.

January 29, 2021
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“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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Accounting for Nature

Concepts such as carbon budgets, natural capital, and carbon taxes illustrate the increasing interaction between accounting and environmental issues. While nature and the biodiversity crisis are often overshadowed in public discourse by the climate crisis, awareness of the economic and intrinsic value of natural ecosystems is growing, highlighted by issues such as pollinator loss and the spread of zoonotic diseases like COVID-19. One of the most useful tools to account for the human impact and our dependency on nature is natural capital accounting.

 

Author

Dr Aideen O’Dochartaigh

Published:

September 30 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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