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ICAEW has announced the launch of its new Sustainability Accelerator Programme, a free new sustainability e-learning programme for chartered accountants.
The programme aims to offer a series of flexible, bite-sized e-learning resources and certificates to equip chartered accountants and finance professionals with the practical skills and technical expertise to build the case for sustainability and ESG reporting.
Developed by experienced subject matter experts in consultation with members of the Institute, the programme contains over 50 hours of learning “broken down into manageable chunks” and is free of charge for ICAEW members.
ICAEW said it has been designed to make complex sustainability topics accessible and actionable for finance professionals at all levels and will empower chartered accountants to lead on sustainability by integrating it into reporting, strategy and decision making.
The programme, which also includes the ICAEW Sustainability Certificate, comprises of five main units, each focusing on a critical aspect of sustainability:
- introduction to sustainability;
- building the business case for sustainability;
- sustainability reporting and decision-making;
- sustainability strategy and risk management, and;
- sustainability assurance.
These units, which are broken down into modules, will feature practical examples, interactive content, real-world case studies and templates for chartered accountants to integrate into their day-to-day work.
Richard Spencer, ICAEW Sustainability director, said: “We’re excited to announce the launch of the Sustainability Accelerator Programme today.
“We’ve designed the Sustainability Accelerator to focus on managing risk and to provide the tools and resources businesses need to navigate these complex topics, which we believe will lead to a more resilient and prosperous future. We hope this tool proves valuable for chartered accountants and gives them the skills and knowledge to positively impact decision-making processes on sustainability.”
