Accountants have a role in climate action

ACCA Chief Executive Helen Brand makes these remarks in connection with the ACCA marking of the Earth Day 2021

KARACHI:

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Chief Executive Helen Brand on Wednesday said accounting profession has a key role in achieving climate action and building a sustainable recovery.

According to a statement, she made these remarks in connection with the ACCA marking of the Earth Day 2021 with its activities around the world focusing on how professional accountants could play a key role in making businesses more sustainable.

ACCA has partnered with WWF-Pakistan to hold ‘Earth Day Conversation 2021’ featuring top thought leaders educating the business community on serious climate risks and sharing how professionals could address climate change impacts and promote sustainability.

WWF Hong Kong Wildlife and Wetlands Director Eric Wikramanayake and FCCA, Founder and CEO, Planetive Ayla Majid were among the leading speakers.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 22^nd, 2021.