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Briefings for finance

We have developed a few short briefings for finance on topical subjects. These briefings have been designed to quickly update finance professionals and point to further resources and guidance.

These briefings have been created to give you:

  1. The essential background information
  2. Actions that finance professionals can take
  3. Links to resources and further guidance

More briefings are being developed, so sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about news briefings.

Biodiversity

Loss of nature and biodiversity can impact business operations. However, investing in biodiversity also offers opportunities. It can help to improve the long-term viability of business models, reduce costs and increase operational efficiency and resilience.

Briefing for Finance - Biodiversity

Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals, also knowns as the SDGs, are a comprehensive set of 17 goals created by the United Nations. The goals are aimed at solving the world’s most pressing challenges such as climate change, hunger and access to healthcare and education. The achievement of the goals is critical to creating long-term value for both business and society.

Briefing for Finance - Sustainable Development Goals

Climate action

‘Climate action failure’ is the world’s largest economic risk according the World Economic Forum. Climate change is already affecting us, and action is required now to meet the scale and urgency of the challenge. Organizations must stay ahead of the great risks they face and the opportunities to be found in the transition.

Briefing for Finance - Climate Action

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The A4S Academy is a CFO-sponsored programme, which empowers and equips finance teams with the skills needed for their businesses to succeed in the face of environmental and social risks and opportunities.

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