The need for climate change action has never felt as urgent as it does now. For Maria Blanca FCCA, COO of green solutions start-up Carbonbase, helping businesses make a sustainable transition to carbon neutrality is a step in the right direction. Born in Mexico, Blanca studied and worked in Europe and is now based in Hong Kong. Technology is at the heart of the work that Carbonbase does along with an ambition to launch the first blockchain carbon registry in Asia. She explains why transformation is key to sustainable business.
With the Fifa Women’s World Cup under way this month, we look at the investment – from broadcasting rights to sponsorship – that the tournament brings. As global spectator interest grows, there are vast opportunities to support and secure the future of the women’s game. We also look at how accountancy practices are expanding their service lines to include football finance as clubs endeavour to ensure their long-term financial sustainability.
In our practice section, we consider what firms can do to meet the career aspirations of Gen Z staff in Asia. The incoming generation of professionals has a unique and evolving set of priorities – how do you nurture young talent?
Columnist Chris Davis writes on why Hong Kong needs to recruit more forensic accountants in the fight against cybercrime. And we find out how small and medium-sized accountancy practices are using offshore centres to tackle staff shortages.
Finally, in our careers section, you can read wellbeing articles on how you can have your best ideas while performing undemanding activities, and how being authentic in the workplace helps your mental health.
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