26 February 2021
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Diversity, inclusion and belonging – supporting the agenda in the post-pandemic workplace

EU and global experts discussed how to address the complex issue of diversity and inclusion in organisations and make sure that the COVID-19 pandemic does not widen the inequality gap in the workplace at joint ACCA, PwC and EBRD web-conference
13 January 2021
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First 2021 Sustainability Awareness Bond highlights EU-EIB push for Biodiversity at Paris One Planet Summit

On 11 January, the European Investment Bank (EIB) issued a new EUR 1.5bn Sustainability Awareness Bond (SAB) due 15 May 2041. On the back of demand in excess of EUR 22.5bn (excl. JLM), the transaction was upsized from initial target size (EUR 1bn) and priced at mid-swaps less 7bp, 2bp tighter than initial guidance. The issue had a re-offer yield of -0.003%, offering a spread of 30.6bp over DBR 4.75% 07/04/40 and 6.3bp below FRTR 4.5% 25/04/41.
14 January 2021
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ACCA and IFAC issue policy recommendations on the role of public finance professionals in progressing the Sustainable Development Goals and calls for governments to work towards a sustainable and inclusive recovery

Global experts formulate calls to action for governments and the public finance profession to push for progress in achieving the SDGs, and ensure the COVID-19 economic recovery is both sustainable and inclusive, with policy responses accounting for the human aspect of this crisis.
26 November 2020
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Consultation: The CDSB Framework application guidance for water-related disclosures

CDSB invites comments from multi-stakeholders on the CDSB Framework application guidance for water-related disclosures and how it can support the integration of material water-related information in corporate mainstream reports.
10 December 2020
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Climate action tools for small and medium-sized businesses

The SME Climate Hub has joined forces with Oxford University to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tools and resources to help them take climate action. Ahead of the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement signing, the freely available tools and resources are specially selected for SMEs to reduce carbon emissions, build business resilience and gain a competitive advantage, and help them achieve the Paris Agreement goals.
7 December 2020
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ACCA joins call to action: Supporting SMEs' access to COVID-19 support funding via professional advice

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) joins SMEunited, AccountancyEurope and EFAA in a joint call for action to ensure SMEs are able to access professional advice, helping them to identify the most appropriate COVID-19 recovery support options available, and make the best use of them as they work towards a swift recovery through the crisis.
3 December 2020
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Global leaders to shape the Davos Agenda ahead of ‘crucial year to rebuild trust’

The Davos Agenda is a pioneering mobilization of global leaders to rebuild trust to shape the principles, policies and partnerships needed in 2021.
26 November 2020
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Merger of IIRC and SASB welcomed by ACCA

The official statement from The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) that they intend to merge to create the Value Reporting Foundation is welcomed by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
22 November 2020
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ADBI Drives T20 Innovation for Advancing Global Recovery

The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) has championed the development of new evidence-based proposals to help Group of 20 (G20) leaders navigate COVID-19 challenges and advance sustainable and inclusive global recovery, ahead of their 21-22 November 2020 summit.
18 November 2020
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The WTO Environment Week Nov 16-20

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is hosting its second ‘Trade and Environment Week’, from the 16th to the 22nd of November 2020, alongside its Trade and Environment Committee (CTE). The CTE, which meets twice a year, is the dedicated forum at the WTO to discuss relevant environmental issues between its Member States.

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