Enabling your people to engage with sustainability

Sharon Machado, Head of Sustainable Business at ACCA, is joined by Maggie McGhee, Executive Director of Strategy and Governance, and Dale Burridge, Director of Global Business Services, for a discussion on sustainability and its implications for businesses.

The group focuses on four key areas that are central to embedding sustainability within organizations. First, they highlight the need to increase awareness among employees about sustainability and the importance of accurate reporting. Next, they emphasize the organizational changes required to ensure that employees are well-equipped to drive sustainability initiatives and deliver impactful results.

The conversation also delves into the specific skills needed for professionals, particularly accountants, to play a pivotal role in sustainability efforts. The group discusses strategies for accessing these skills and ensuring that professionals are prepared to tackle the evolving demands of sustainability reporting. Finally, they address the challenge of managing external stakeholders who are crucial for providing the necessary information for sustainability reporting and also benefiting from it. Effective engagement with these stakeholders is vital for accurate and meaningful sustainability practices.

Through this discussion, the group outlines how organisations can effectively integrate sustainability into their operations, enabling them to meet the growing demands for transparency and accountability in their sustainability efforts.