It’s here where they can discuss the central issues confronting the world, whether they be technological change, the burden of debt, climate change or trade governance.
ICAEW represents the accountancy profession with the aim to help build a better and more sustainable world through the global collaboration that Davos represents.
This selection of articles gives a flavour of ICAEW's involvement.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Here are the world’s TNFD early adopters
- Article
- Jan 2024
- ICAEW
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, 320 organisations from more than 46 countries were unveiled as ‘early adopters’ of the TNFD’s recommendations for nature-related.
SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNITY
Environmental risks could hit the point of no return, warns report
- Article
- Jan 2024
- ICAEW
Key findings from the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report.
Colin Omorodion
- Article
- May 2023
- PDF (846kb)
Colin Omorodion's entry for the Essay Writing Competition
The Global Risks Report 2023
- Website
- Jan 2023
- World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum publication that explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade. The report's authors conclude that as we stand on the edge of a low-growth and low-cooperation era, tougher trade-offs risk eroding climate action, human development and future resilience.
The role of business in delivering the UK's Net Zero ambition
- Webinar
- Jun 2021
Join Emily Farnworth, who led the World Economic Forum's work on Climate Governance, in conversation with Chris Stark, CEO of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), as they explore business' role in delivering the UK's Net Zero ambition and the 6th Carbon Budget.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT
Digital skills gap: why analytics skills are in demand
- Article
- Oct 2020
- ICAEW Insights
Digital transformation in many organisations has accelerated this year. The need for accountants with data analytics skills has never been higher.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT
Crisis with a legacy: can we build something better?
- Article
- Apr 2020
- ICAEW Insights
Can accountancy rise to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and become part of the solution?
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FSF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Skilling up in financial services
- Article
- Feb 2020
- Brian Cantwell
- Banking Focus
Reskilling is the answer to a blizzard of challenges approaching financial services, according to an influential City report. But which skills are most important to acquire for current and future financial services employees?
INSIGHTS FEATURE
Reflections from Davos 2020
- Article
- Feb 2020
- Michael Izza
Michael Izza looks back on a climate-themed week at the World Economic Forum.
INSIGHTS INTERVIEW
ICAEW CEO Michael Izza reflects on Davos
- Article
- Jan 2020
- ICAEW Insights
Following his visit to the World Economic Forum, ICAEW’s Chief Executive shares the moments that captured his attention and considers the key takeaways for accountancy in this special-edition podcast.
INSIGHTS FEATURE
Accountants are problem-solvers so let’s solve the climate crisis
- Article
- Jan 2020
22 January 2020: accountants could be the climate heroes we all need, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). What does that mean?
INSIGHTS FEATURE
Michael Izza looks ahead to Davos
- Article
- Jan 2020
- Michael Izza
Ahead of his visit to the World Economic Forum, ICAEW’s Chief Executive previews the manifesto and some of this year’s big initiatives.
SUSTAINABILITY
Is Climate Change a Board issue?
- Report
- Nov 2019
- Sustainability
Given the far-reaching impact and implications, of climate change there is a need for boards to better understand how it is likely to affect their organisations and sectors so they can make better informed and more strategic decisions. However in a recent survey of ICAEW’s UK business members (Jun/July 2019), only 37% were aware of the World Economic Forum’s Climate Governance Principles and only 15% were aware of the FSB’s Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosures.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT FACULTY
Internet of things and accounting
- Thought leadership report
- Oct 2019
- PDF (312kb)
- Business and Management Faculty
To find out how businesses and accountants are approaching this powerful new technology, we partnered with the Shanghai National Accounting Institute and Inspur to talk to IT, operations and finance professionals across China, which is playing a leading role in the development of the IoT.
How AI will impact accounting
- Article
- Oct 2019
- Oliver Griffin
- Economia
Oliver Griffin asks whether the technology is cause for concern, or a new avenue
SUSTAINABILITY
Chapter Zero Climate change briefings for board members
- Article
- Aug 2019
- Richard Spencer
ICAEW is a supporter of Chapter Zero, which together with Deloitte, is running a series of briefing sessions for board members on climate change
Forum launched to prepare directors for climate change risks
- Article
- Jun 2019
To help NEDs understand the implications of climate change for the corporate sector, the Chapter Zero forum has been launched as part of the World Economic Forum’s global climate governance initiative
Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2019
- Website
- Jan 2019
- World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum report providing in-depth analysis of the tourism competitiveness of 140 economies. Contains views from industry leaders and an index of country economic profiles.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES FACULTY
Robot to create jobs
- Article
- Sep 2018
- Financial Services Faculty
A staggering 133 million jobs will be created thanks to the arrival of robots in the workplace, according to a report from the World Economic Forum.
Getting to grips with Davos
- Article
- Feb 2018
- Michael Izza
The World Economic Forum in Davos has come in for much criticism, but it provides an unrivalled opportunity to get to grips with the challenges of the future writes Michael Izza.
What I learned at Davos
- Article
- Jan 2018
- Larry Hatheway
Today, Davos man (and it remains mostly men) isn’t so supremely confident, says Larry Hatheway from the 2018 World Economic Forum meeting.
LIBRARY
The future of financial infrastructure: an ambitious look at how blockchain can reshape financial services
- Website
- Aug 2016
- World Economic Forum
The report builds upon the findings from Deloitte/World Economic Forum report Disruptive Innovation in Financial Services and looks at the impact of implementing distributed ledger technology across nine sectors of financial services. The report looks at cases studies, considering how distributed ledger technology could benefit each scenario.
Mapping the Global Transition to the Solar Age
- Article
- Feb 2014
- PDF (960kb)
Sustainable Business Initiative – Outside Insights.
Worldwide partnerships
- Article
- Jan 2011
The International Affairs and European Affairs teams at ICAEW have extensive contact with major accountancy bodies worldwide. The teams ensure that accounting experts represent the Institute at high profile events around the world.
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