Supporting a paradigm shift
This guidance seeks to unravel the mystery in the connection between sustainability and finance, by shedding light on differences in performance measurement, the distinction between performance measurement and disclosures, and where the connectivity between sustainability and financial information begins.
Why accountants need to align sustainability and finance data
- Helpsheets and support
- 15 Jul 2024
For a sustainable shift in corporate behaviours to succeed, finance professionals must ensure meaningful connections are being made between sustainability and financial information.
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Reporting vs disclosing: what are the differences?
- Helpsheets and support
- 12 Jul 2024
When it comes to talking about reporting or disclosing information the words might be used interchangeably, but they are distinct acts and it’s important for finance professionals to understand the difference.
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Four ways to connect sustainability and financial information
- Helpsheets and support
- 15 Jul 2024
Practical support on how accountants can start to align sustainability and financial data, including focusing on performance, using the same language and embracing a financial mindset.
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How to determine the financial consequences of sustainability performance
- Helpsheets and support
- 15 Jul 2024
As part of our guidance on connecting sustainability and finance information, we focus on the key importance of cross-function collaboration and the role of the CFO in ensuring sustainability performance is tied to financial performance.
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Annual reports must evolve to connect finance and sustainability
- Helpsheets and support
- 15 Jul 2024
When organisations are connecting their sustainability and financial data this has implications for the annual report, including where information is located. Here we explore the positions of different reporting standards and why it is unlikely to lead to complete integration.
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