Twelve global accounting bodies have reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable economic transformation by endorsing five new core principles developed by the A4S Accounting Bodies Network (ABN). The new principles are ambitious and forward-looking, positioning the accountancy profession in a place to drive and support the transition to a sustainable future.

Now in its fourth edition, this guide provides an overview of the changing corporate reporting landscape. Within the document you will find summaries of key developments in sustainability reporting and how these impact the role of accountants. 

Following a landmark collaboration in the UK bulk annuity market – between pension schemes, insurers and advisers – steps are in place to ensure that sustainability is consistently considered in the bulk annuity process. This report outlines the tangible progress made by the signatories to the Sustainability Principles Charter for the bulk annuity process over the first year of collaboration.

The first in a series, The Business Case for Nature guide explains why nature is vital to business and offers clear steps and practical tips for developing the business case for your organization through practical advice, illustrative examples, and links to case studies.

The A4S Net Zero Taskforce is addressing the key issue of aligning transition planning and financial planning. There is limited existing guidance around aligning financial planning and transition planning. The A4S CFO Leadership Network has launched this global Taskforce to fill this gap.