Climate change

Tens of thousands of companies operating in Europe face new requirements to report their operations' climate impact.

A majority of an industry working group voted to exclude two-thirds of the emissions linked to their capital markets businesses. The accounting standard won't be mandatory.

The board is proposing to create an XBRL version of its recently released ESG standards.

Companies have been doing more reporting on their corporate social responsibility efforts, but that's especially the case when there's a new chief executive in place.

The International Organization of Securities Commissions officially approved sustainability and climate disclosure standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board.

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants unveiled a new educational report on climate resilience, the fourth in a series.

With increasing demands for sustainability reporting and climate-related disclosures, companies pursuing deals need to vet their potential targets more closely.

Companies that buy offsets from the voluntary market now have guidelines to inform what they can and can't claim about the credits.

The board finalized its first two standards on general requirements for disclosure of sustainability-related financial information and climate-related disclosures.

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As more businesses embrace ESG standards, it's important to understand the concept and identify its implications for the accounting profession.

The company has leveraged newly expanded tax credits to secure institutional financing for 49 community solar and battery storage projects in rural areas across six states.

The board is proposing to make the standards it inherited last year more applicable across the globe.

The firm is investing $1 billion in artificial intelligence technology, geospatial technology, predictive analytics, virtual reality and more.

BDO USA LLP unveiled its initial sustainability report, highlighting areas where it has made progress in its environmental, social and governance efforts.

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board hopes to find common ground for government sustainability disclosures.

Accounting firms are uniquely positioned to help clients address ESG issues and manage risk.

The greatest job security will be for people who know the tax rebates and every aspect of green law.

The board plans to open discussion for future priorities on biodiversity, human capital, human rights and integration in reporting.

Recently released guidance can help with establishing effective internal controls over such reporting.