posted on 2025-02-20, 21:01authored byVeronica Poole
To embrace sustainability reporting, companies and the accounting profession must integrate sustainability into business strategy and decision-making. This requires upskilling accountants to handle new risks and opportunities, focusing on climate change, social factors, and resource impacts. Sustainability should be embedded in education and accounting practices, with transparency and authenticity in reporting. Additionally, assurance of sustainability information is crucial for trust. By prioritizing sustainability in accounting education and adopting integrated thinking, professionals can ensure resilient, long-term businesses.