As an island nation, the Philippines is vulnerable to the impact of climate change and is investing in renewables and harnessing its abundant natural resources to ensure a clean energy future. In our interview this month, we hear from Manila-based Zeeshan Pervez FCCA of renewable energy company ACEN on how strong operational foundations support the ambitions of the company as it accelerates the energy transition locally.
Elsewhere, we find out how the approach to materiality has evolved for ESG-related disclosures as Asian organisations turn to accountants for advice on how to improve their sustainability reporting to appeal to a wider range of stakeholders. And, if you are thinking of a career pivot, this month’s ‘Specialise in…’ article looks at what it’s like to work as an ESG assurance professional.
We also look at why emerging and developing economies lack the capacity to mobilise and deploy sustainable finance despite plenty of investment being available globally. While initiatives are being launched to narrow the climate investment gap, how will countries benefit and what can they do to advance sustainable development?
Having a pipeline of qualified accounting professionals is vital to prosperity and growth for Indonesia, South-East Asia’s largest economy, but a shortfall in talent is causing concern. We find out how the local profession is working with education providers and the government to develop a skilled and agile accounting workforce.
In our practice section, we get advice from an internal audit expert on what soft skills are essential for successful audits, resulting in recommendations that can be turned into practical safeguards for business.
And finally, educator and advocate Arju Bagale ACCA explains why helping students in Nepal to realise their ambitions means the world to her.
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