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Our impact

Since it was established in 2004 by HM The King, when he was The Prince of Wales, A4S has played a central role transforming the finance and accounting landscape.

As an initiator for integrated thinking and reporting, A4S set the foundation upon which global sustainability reporting has been built and continues to grow. A4S’s outputs and initiatives, such as the Essential Guide Series, the A4S CFO Leadership Network and Accounting Bodies Network, have driven a profound shift towards sustainable business practices for over the last two decades.

Below we have reflected on both our achievements so far and our mission going forward to bring about the significant changes needed to build a sustainable economy.  

Our achievements

Our mission going forward

In 2004 we knew that finance and accounting professionals would need to have  a significant role in shaping a sustainable future. This is as true today as it was then – and it will be necessary if we are to get on track for successfully transitioning to a sustainable economy. Which is why we are looking forward to achieving more, together, over the next 20 years.

Unfortunately, time is not on our side. Progress has been made, but current actions are not enough. Emissions are still rising, and we are on track for a 2.6°C increase in global temperatures – far above the safe threshold. Businesses and society depend upon natural resources, yet nature continues to be depleted, and biodiversity is declining quickly.

The global finance and accounting community has a significant role to play to get us on track, and we need tangible change now. So A4S’s mission to drive action continues:

Inspiring finance leaders to transform decision making

A4S Summit at St James's Palace. The Prince's Accounting For Sustainability Summit 2018 brigs together global leaders from the accounting and finance community. 
HRH The Prince of Wales attended the afternoon A4S Forum
20th November 2018
Photo by Ian Jones

We inspire finance leaders, transforming decision making and scaling up action globally. We do this through our unique convening power via our networks, and by using our industry knowledge to provide guidance and capacity building. 

Convening the financial system to accelerate the transition

Read the Accelerating the Transition report to find actionable recommendations for accelerating the global transition to a sustainable, climate-resilient and net zero world. We aim to work with the finance and accounting community to achieve these actions. 

Accounting for Sustainability is a Charitable Incorporated Organization, registered charity number 1195467. Accounting for Sustainability is part of the King Charles III Charitable Fund Group of Charities.
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