Building a more sustainable economy in Europe: Non-financial information and sustainable finance – what next? Date: 21 June 2017 Venue: Espace Banca Monte Paschi Belgio, Avenue d’Auderghem, 22-28 Brussels Time: 12.30-17.30 followed by a cocktail reception. Building on work already undertaken at the international level by the G20 Green Finance Study Group and the Financial …
The CEO of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) was recently in Mauritius in the context of the PwC Corporate Reporting Awards. There is more openness today among large corporates willing to provide concise information on their strategies in order to create value, he said. You can read the full article here
The latest news and developments. In this newsletter published May 2017: IIRC Council Meets in New York City ACCA report concludes Integrated Reporting supports better business performance and stakeholder relationships New Malaysian Corporate Governance Code calls on companies to move towards Integrated Reporting – as uptake also increases in the Philippines Chairman of the IASB …
Advocacy is a powerful means of increasing the status of <IR>, especially when it comes from influential organizations, and especially their leaders. We have benefited from a movement of diverse voices and insights, who can articulate <IR> in a way that resonates most with different audiences and organizations. Indeed, many participants and other partners across …
IIRC involvement in the B20 is a multi-year journey of progress, reflects Jonathan Labrey, Chief Strategy Officer, IIRC web – noun: a complex system of interconnected elements flow – noun: the action or fact of moving in a steady, continuous stream 2017 marks the fourth consecutive year when the IIRC has put corporate reporting issues …
What makes information authentic/fit-for-purpose for both management and investors? How do we navigate standards and stakeholder needs to provide integrated information for decision making? This blog sets out some evolving thought leadership in this field from around the world, as presented at a recent international event in London. The panel chair, Richard Barker, Professor of …
By allowing creative people in whatever area of endeavour to benefit from the investment they have made in time or money! Trade marks protect brands, which are at the core of all marketing activities and ensure that the public know what they are buying in terms of products or services. Designs protect the appearance of …
An Integrated Reporting Committee for Africa has been announced at the AGM of the Pan-African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) held in Uganda as part of the 4th African Congress of Accountants (ACOA17). The Committee was announced by outgoing PAFA president, Asmaa Resmouki, and it was discussed at ACOA’s first plenary session, which focused on Integrated …
The adoption of Integrated Reporting, or <IR>, by corporates can be challenging but generates tangible organizational, reputational and commercial benefits, according to a new analysis. The Insights into Integrated Reporting report, published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), reviewed 41 corporate reports from around the world, with one of the main reviewers being …
Integrated Reporting has come a long way since its roots in corporate sustainability, and accountants have a vital part to play in it, says IIRC Chief Executive Richard Howitt. ‘This great global coalition’ is how its newly appointed CEO, Richard Howitt, describes the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). The coalition is one that involves business, …