The Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project http://www.accountingforsustainability.org Embedding sustainability into decision-making and reporting processes Thu, 10 May 2012 21:47:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 A video message by HRH The Prince of Wales calling for a sustainable economic system http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/a-video-message-by-hrh-the-prince-of-wales-calling-for-a-sustainable-economic-system http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/a-video-message-by-hrh-the-prince-of-wales-calling-for-a-sustainable-economic-system#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:01:46 +0000 A4S http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/?p=1091 On Monday 2nd April, The Prince of Wales provided a video message for a high-level meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York.   Hosted by The UN but convened by the Kingdom of Bhutan, the meeting will explore how the current global economic system could become more sustainable. Read the transcript here

]]> http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/a-video-message-by-hrh-the-prince-of-wales-calling-for-a-sustainable-economic-system/feed 0 A video message by The Prince of Wales for the World Oceans Summit in Singapore http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/a-video-message-by-the-prince-of-wales-for-the-world-oceans-summit-in-singapore http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/a-video-message-by-the-prince-of-wales-for-the-world-oceans-summit-in-singapore#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:24:13 +0000 A4S http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/?p=1070

The Prince of Wales records a video message for the The Economist World Oceans Summit in Singapore. Through his International Sustainability Unit, His Royal Highness has been working to help find a solution to the world’s dwindling fish stocks.

To find out more visit http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk and http://www.pcfisu.org.

]]> http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/a-video-message-by-the-prince-of-wales-for-the-world-oceans-summit-in-singapore/feed 0 Jessica Fries speaks at Investing Sustainably: Rio+20 and Beyond – EIRIS http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/jessica-fries-speaks-at-investing-sustainably-rio20-and-beyond-eiris http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/jessica-fries-speaks-at-investing-sustainably-rio20-and-beyond-eiris#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:49:58 +0000 A4S http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/?p=1078 Jessica Fries, Executive Chairman of The Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S), spoke at the Eiris event on 19th March in London, asking “How can investors invest sustainably to reduce risk and identify investment opportunities?”

The event asked:

  • Which sustainability themes are relevant to investors, and why?
  • What does a sustainable investment strategy look like?
  • How can investors integrate sustainability issues? How best to overcome some of the challenges involved?
  • What should investors be asking for at the Rio+20 Earth Summit?

Following the event, EIRIS launched their Sustainability Ratings Service. Speaking at the event Jessica Fries said: “Rio+20 is a step on the path towards sustainability, not an end goal in itself. The Rio+20 process presents an opportunity for investors to engage governments at national and international level and to establish frameworks to drive sustainable outcomes”.

]]> http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/jessica-fries-speaks-at-investing-sustainably-rio20-and-beyond-eiris/feed 0 The Prince of Wales outlines a positive future for global fish stocks http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/the-prince-of-wales-outlines-a-positive-future-for-global-fish-stocks http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/the-prince-of-wales-outlines-a-positive-future-for-global-fish-stocks#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:21:56 +0000 A4S http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/?p=1060 Despite evidence about the continued decline of the world’s fish stocks there is real cause for optimism about the future of this vital resource.

His Royal Highness The Princes of Wales cited a new report published by his International Sustainability Unit (ISU).  

To read the press release, please click here

To read HRH The Prince of Wales’ speech, please click here

To find out more about the ISU and the report, please click here

]]> http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/the-prince-of-wales-outlines-a-positive-future-for-global-fish-stocks/feed 0 Latest A4S newsletter – February 2012 http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/latest-a4s-newsletter-february-2012 http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/latest-a4s-newsletter-february-2012#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:24:15 +0000 A4S http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/?p=1033 The A4S newsletter includes:

  • Finance for the Future Awards
  • The A4S Forum: The economic invisibility of nature
  • Head of A4S International Network, Matty Yates, meets with key stakeholders
  • Upcoming events

If you would like to see the latest A4S newsletter, it is available here.

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]]> http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/latest-a4s-newsletter-february-2012/feed 0 Finance for the Future Awards 2012, Accounting Web http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/finance-for-the-future-awards-2012-accounting-web http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/finance-for-the-future-awards-2012-accounting-web#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:14:19 +0000 A4S http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/?p=1006 Finance for the Future Awards 2012, Accounting Web, January 2012 

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]]> http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/finance-for-the-future-awards-2012-accounting-web/feed 0 The 2012 Business in the Community Awards for Excellence have launched http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/the-2012-business-in-the-community-awards-for-excellence-have-launched http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/the-2012-business-in-the-community-awards-for-excellence-have-launched#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:14:50 +0000 A4S http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/?p=1002 Business in the Community’s Awards for Excellence showcase the best of responsible business in action. Independent, peer assessed and now in their fifteenth year they are widely acknowledged as one of the most respected endorsements of responsible business. Two of their Environmental Impact Awards are open to all businesses demonstrating environmental sustainability in the longer term.

The Climate Change Award

In association with the Mayday Journey. For businesses taking leading steps along the journey to a sustainable future. Open to all businesses in The Prince’s Mayday Network. This award is supported by the Environment Leadership Team.

The ways2work Award

Inspiring better ways of working and travelling. Open to all BITC businesses and those in the Mayday Network and ways2work. Both awards have a deadline of 5th March. More details and an application pack available at: www.bitc.org.uk/environmentawards

]]> http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/the-2012-business-in-the-community-awards-for-excellence-have-launched/feed 0 Jeremy Grantham, Director, The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment – 2011 http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/jeremy-grantham-director-the-grantham-foundation-for-the-protection-of-the-environment-2011 http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/jeremy-grantham-director-the-grantham-foundation-for-the-protection-of-the-environment-2011#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:08:39 +0000 A4S http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/?p=975 On Thursday 15th December 2011 over 200 representatives from the international accounting and business communities, investors, government, academia and civil society gathered at St James’s Palace State Apartments to hear His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales speak about “the economic invisibility of nature” and consider how the value of the planet’s natural resources, ecosystems and biodiversity can be taken into account, fully and consistently, in economic, accounting and decision-making systems.

One of the speakers was Jeremy Grantham, Director, The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment; Co-Founder GMO.

]]> http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/jeremy-grantham-director-the-grantham-foundation-for-the-protection-of-the-environment-2011/feed 0 Jochen Zeitz, CEO Sport and Lifestyle Group, CSO of PPR and Chairman of the Board of PUMA – 2011 http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/jochen-zeitz-ceo-sport-and-lifestyle-group-cso-of-ppr-and-chairman-of-the-board-of-puma-2011 http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/jochen-zeitz-ceo-sport-and-lifestyle-group-cso-of-ppr-and-chairman-of-the-board-of-puma-2011#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:02:01 +0000 A4S http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/?p=969 On Thursday 15th December 2011 over 200 representatives from the international accounting and business communities, investors, government, academia and civil society gathered at St James’s Palace State Apartments to hear His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales speak about “the economic invisibility of nature” and consider how the value of the planet’s natural resources, ecosystems and biodiversity can be taken into account, fully and consistently, in economic, accounting and decision-making systems.

One of the speakers was Jochen Zeitz, CEO Sport and Lifestyle Group, CSO of PPR and Chairman of the Board of PUMA.

]]> http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/jochen-zeitz-ceo-sport-and-lifestyle-group-cso-of-ppr-and-chairman-of-the-board-of-puma-2011/feed 0 The A4S Forum event 2011: The Economic Invisibility of Nature http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/the-economic-invisibility-of-nature http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/the-economic-invisibility-of-nature#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:28:03 +0000 A4S http://www.accountingforsustainability.org/?p=899 On Thursday 15th December over 200 representatives from the international accounting and business communities, investors, government, academia and civil society gathered at St James’s Palace State Apartments to hear His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales speak about “the economic invisibility of nature” and consider how the value of the planet’s natural resources, ecosystems and biodiversity can be taken into account, fully and consistently, in economic, accounting and decision-making systems.

Prior to the main meeting, participants assembled in roundtables to discuss the following topics:

“The economic invisibility of nature” exploring how business, investors and governments can accelerate work to account for Natural and Social Capital as part of day-to-day decision-making.

“Towards Integrated Reporting: Communicating Value In The 21st Century” hosted by The Prince’sAccounting for SustainabilityProject (A4S) and the International Integrated Reporting Council, regarding the development of Integrated Reporting and the work of the IIRC.

Speeches at the main meeting were given by:

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
Click here to read a transcript of this speech  

Jeremy Grantham, Director, The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment; Co-Founder GMO.

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Jochen Zeitz, CEO Sport and Lifestyle Group, CSO of PPR and Chairman of the Board of PUMA.

David McCandless, Author, Designer and Creative Director, Information is Beautiful.

The Forum attendees were asked to take action in 2012:

1. Practise – Take decisions that recognise our economic dependence on natural and social capital.  Work with A4S to develop practical tools and accounting approaches to help build resilient organizations and economies. 

2. Lead – Play a leadership role and inspire others to take action.  Enter the Finance for the Future Awards to showcase the role that the finance function can play. 

3. Collaborate – Form partnerships between business, finance and government to establish the frameworks needed to tackle the economic invisibility of nature.  Support calls for an integrated reporting framework and common approaches to value natural capital at Rio+20 and beyond.

Images designed by Information is Beautiful for The Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Project to demonstrate the economic invisibility of nature  were launched at the event.  View the images here

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