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AI is emerging as one of the most disruptive forces in history — and perhaps humanity’s greatest opportunity to break free from the constraints of traditional scarcity economics. Yet, uncertainty looms. In this article, we explore how AI is transforming the economy by displacing traditional jobs and challenging long-standing work structures, while also creating new opportunities.

The European Union (EU) stepped up in 2021 and unveiled the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) where fees are charged on carbon footprint of certain imports. This aims to curb emissions, level the playing field, and unlock opportunities for innovation and a greener future.

Sustainability reporting is not just about transparency and accountability; it's a catalyst for driving sustainable practices and policies. This article provides an introduction to what the GRI standards are and how to use them for your sustainability reporting.

Climate change is a pressing global issue that has far-reaching implications across various sectors. As the world grapples with the transition to a more sustainable future, businesses and investors need to consider the financial reporting implications of climate-related risks and opportunities. This article explores the impact of climate change on financial reporting and highlights the challenges and opportunities it presents.

There are no explicit requirements that address the accounting for mandatory emissions trading schemes, including mandatory carbon credits, or for voluntary carbon credits. This article explores the approaches that can be taken when accounting for emissions trading schemes.

Singapore's Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, together with the National Environmental Agency, established definitive eligibility criteria within the framework of the International Carbon Credit. This framework offers a viable avenue for carbon-tax liable enterprises to fulfill a portion of their carbon tax obligations by surrendering eligible ICCs.

The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) are two organisations that are developing sustainability reporting standards. These are the similarities and differences between the standards developed by the European Commission and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation.

IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 mark the start of a new era of requiring companies to make sustainability-related disclosures.

Effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2024, the two new sustainability standards issued by the ISSB mark the start of a new era of requiring reporting entities to make sustainability related disclosures.

Here are five tips to help you improve your ESG reporting