Webinars

Tune in to our 2022 Ask the Experts bite-sized lunchtime interviews. In these 20-minute sessions, we talk to experts on sustainability/ESG issues, such as climate, electric vehicles, how to make a practice climate friendly, and more.

SFRD & Article 9 funds
21 October 2022
This webinar on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, hosted in partnership with Climate Finance Week Ireland 2022, provided a unique legal and accounting perspective on the SFDR, EU Taxonomy Regulation and the difference between Article 8 and 9 funds.

Speakers

• Laura Heuston, FCA and co-founder, SustainabilityWorks
• Ann Shiels, Founder, FinLexSus
• Susan Rossney, Sustainability Officer, Chartered Accountants Ireland (Host)
   

Speakers

• Frances Carter, FCA, Operations Director for Conservation Capital
• Belinda Carreira CA(SA) co-founder, SustainableDNA
• Shian Yin Goh, FCA, Group Finance Director of Goodpack IBC (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• Susan Rossney, Sustainability Officer, Chartered Accountants Ireland (Host)
   

Multiple Speakers

• Sue Lloyd – Vice-Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) (Keynote)
• Barry Dempsey – Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Accountants Ireland
• Susan Rossney – Sustainability Officer, Chartered Accountants Ireland
• Dr Aideen O’Dochartaigh – Assistant Professor in Accounting, DCU Business School
• Alan Nash – Head of Corporate Financial Sustainability Reporting and Enterprise Performance Management, CRH Group
• Paul O'Riordan – , Group Financial Performance and Governance Manager at ESB 
• Margaret Sweeney – Chief Executive Officer, Irish Residential Properties REIT Plc
• Nicola Woods – Chief Transformation Officer, An Post
• Caoimhe Donnelly – Chief Sustainability Officer, CIÉ Group
• Sandy Boundy – Director of Strategy and Insight, Springboard Communications
• Laura Heuston – Co-Founder, SustainabilityWorks
• Joseph Carroll – Head of Professional Development, Chartered Accountants Ireland
• Fiona Smiddy – Owner and Founder, Green Outlook
• Michael Flynn – Partner in Corporate Finance, Deloitte
• Derarca Dennis – Partner Lead for Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), EY Ireland
• Sarah Dempsey – Head of Sustainability, Communications & Partnerships, AIB
• Russell Smyth – Partner, KPMG Russell leads KPMG’s Sustainable Futures team.
• Fiona Gaskin – Partner, PwC Fiona is PwC Ireland's Trust and Transparency Leader.
• Pat O'Neill –  President, Chartered Accountants Ireland 

Speakers

• Debbie Caldwell, Climate Commissioner, Belfast City Council
• Dr Judith Wylie, Senior Lecturer, Ulster University Business School
• Keith Scott, Head of Climate and Business Reporting at NI Water

Speakers

• Jack Lee, Director Sustainability and Digital Asset Reporting and Assurance at Deloitte Ireland
• Anthony Raivellur, Assistant Manager/ Sustainability Reporting & Assurance, Deloitte Ireland
• Bláthnaid McCauley, Assistant Manager - Sustainability Services at Deloitte
• Susan Rossney, Public Policy Office, Chartered Accountants Ireland 

Recorded:

Feb 10, 2022
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Speakers

• Gavan Walsh, Finance Director at NIE Network
• Russell Smyth, Partner in KPMG Ireland

Recorded:

November 25 2021
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Chartered Accountants Ireland - Sustainability Conference

The inaugural Chartered Accountants Ireland Sustainability Conference advised members on how to help their organisations, clients and society to meet sustainability goals. With keynote addresses from Eamon Ryan, TD, Minister for Transport and Environment, Climate and Communications, and Nichola Mallon, MLA, Minister for Infrastructure, this conference concentrated on key environment, social and governance (‘ESG’) issues facing accountants.

Speakers

• Multipe

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June 16 2021

‘Beyond Accounting – The Sustainable Accountant’ 

This virtual mini conference aimed to inform finance professionals about Environment, Social and Governance – challenges and opportunities for Accountants. Feven Yeshanew discussed the future skills accountants need as our roles continue to change with a focus on ESG; Gerard then covered ESG Finance – and getting to net zero, with his specialism being a focus on renewable energy. George then talked about ESG assurance – and reporting – based on engagements he has led with a mix of FTSE 100 and non-audit clients. The event was run by the Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA.

Sustainable Accounting - Brian Keegan and Kevin Dancey Interview

In this video, Brian Keegan, Director of Public Policy with Chartered Accountants Ireland, interviews Kevin Dancey CEO of IFAC, about what sustainability means for the accounting profession now and in the future.

This interview was part of a virtual mini conference run by the Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA titled ‘Beyond Accounting – The Sustainable Accountant’ on June 17

Speakers

• Feven Yeshanew, Robert Walters
• Gerard Reid, Alexa Capital
• George Richards, KPMG London

Speakers

• Brian Keegan, Director of Public Policy, Chartered Accountants Ireland
• Kevin Dancey, CEO International Federation of Accountants

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June 17 2021

What does sustainability mean at local level and how can we help?

This Chartered Accountants North West Society March webinar discussed what resources the Insitute has to support members on their sustainability journey, how can you measure your carbon footprint and/or your company’s carbon footprint and case studies from Irish businesses and communities. 

Speakers

• Susan Rossney, Chartered Accountants Ireland
• John Barcroft, Sustainability Consultant
• Aine Martin, Hotel Doolin
• David Mc Coy, Strandhill Community Development Association & Strandhill Lodge and Suites
• Mick McEnroe, Development Officer at Strandhill Celtic FC

Recorded:

March 11 2021

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

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December 9 2020

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.

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November 26 2020

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

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

• Jessica Lobo, UN Global Compact Network
• Ciaran Hayes, CEO of Sligo County Council
• Shane O’Reilly, Sustainable Futures, KPMG

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September 24 2020

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

• Jason McIntosh, Seagate Technology
• Prof. John Barry, Queens University Belfast
• Kieran Harding, Business in the Community, Northern Ireland
  
  
  

Recorded:

September 9 2020