What does sustainability mean to accountants?  The sustainability of an organisation is much more than its ability to generate profits – it is the ability to endure in the long term in the face of environmental, social and economic challenges. 

Sustainability reporting has increased exponentially in recent years – at the moment sustainability reports are voluntary but legislation may not be far away - the Government are consulting on whether to make reporting mandatory.  But sustainability is about much more than simply compliance – it is about embedding a culture within an organisation.  And it doesn’t need to cost the Earth - recent academic research suggests that becoming environmentally-friendly can actually reduce the costs of a business and increase revenues.

The ICAS Sustainability pages keep you up to date with important news in the reporting arena and provide you with links to a wealth of information and guidance.  Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) template provides a skeleton report that can be adapted to suit any organisation. 

We are always keen to hear from our members so if you have some ideas for what you would like to see on the website please email us at aadrain@icas.org.uk.