The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) launched its International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). This article discusses the aims and next steps for this new Standards Board.
The sustainability challenges for agriculture from COP26
Following the recent COP26 summit, we review the key sustainability considerations and actions for agriculture.
The rise and applications of NFTs
The rise of NFTs is changing how collectibles are bought and sold. But what exactly is an NFT, and how is it used beyond art collections?
SPACs: The possible benefits and potential pitfalls
As SPACs appears poised to become an alternative listing route, we take a deep dive into the benefits and potential pitfalls of this structure through the lens of three different key stakeholders in the process.
How technology is shaping the future of travel
The travel industry continues to face difficulties nearly two years into the pandemic. How is technology shaping the future of travel and what do these innovations mean for your organisation?
Are you accounting for your SaaS arrangements correctly?
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or cloud-based software, is becoming mainstream, but as businesses move away from on-premises software they need to be aware of the accounting implications.
How can hospitality businesses prepare to thrive in 2022?
After a tumultuous couple of years, hospitality businesses want relief and stability. However, staff shortages and supply chain problems combined with ongoing concerns about infectious disease outbreaks, from COVID-19 to the flu, are impacting the industry. Will the uncertainty continue into 2022? If so, how can organisations adapt and prioritise future plans?
Global energy crisis: why businesses should transition to renewable energy
As more and more consumers buy from brands with a sustainability and CSR focus, what are the advantages for businesses to switch to renewable energy?
How vulnerable is the food supply chain to a cyber-attack?
Cyber-attacks on businesses are increasing, and it’s not just digital or finance businesses which are at risk. How can food supply chain protect themselves from a cyber-attack?
How technology can help us to build more sustainable real estate
Pressure is mounting on the real estate industry to increase it’s focus on building sustainably. How is technology helping the construction industry build safer and more sustainable real estate?
The current state of global tourism and factors shaping the industry in 2022 and beyond
As countries start looking for a balance, gradually lifting travel restrictions, and travellers’ confidence slowly returns, the travel will gradually recover due to unleashed pent-up demand. How will the future of travel look in 2022 and beyond?
Industrial manufacturing for the digital age
New technologies are driving change in the industrial manufacturing sector, which is undergoing a rapid transformation.