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“Accounting…and…accountability” – these are clearly linked terms with common meaning that emerged along with the modern capitalist system, deriving from Middle European languages and cultures.  “Accounting,” (says Webster’s New Collegiate) is derived from the medieval, “to tell…” -- as today’s accounting systems are designed to “accurately tell the story” of an organization’s financial condition. 

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News & Updates

October 26, 2020 Morgan Stanley CEO Says Clients’ Enthusiasm for ESG is ‘Exploding

Source: Financial Adviser

ESG is “an important, if not the most important component” of clients’ investments, Gorman said at the Sifma Annual Meeting 2020. “It isn’t a fad. It isn’t going away.”

October 26, 2020 Walmart has a grand plan to help suppliers club together to buy green energy

Source: CNBC

For sustainability, we are trying to essentially transform the way that consumer supply chains function right from source through to consumer and end of life,

October 26, 2020 Alternative battery technologies crucial for sustainable transportation, says GlobalData

Source: Tires & Parts

Electric vehicles, which are deemed to be decisive for sustainable transportation, are currently powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that majorly rely on heavy metals like cobalt and nickel. These metals are not only...

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Research & Insights

October 15, 2020 Forget the election. This is the top threat to the economy, survey finds

Source: CNBC

Indeed, 44% of the people polled by Bankrate.com last month cited Covid-19 as a top threat to the economy in the next six months. The personal finance site surveyed 1,010 adults by phone Sept. 16 through Sept. 20.

October 6, 2020 State of sustainable finance report showcases significant progress achieved across MENA

Source: Zawya

The Report underscores the collective achievements by stakeholders from the private and public sectors as they strive to contribute to the UAE’s sustainability agenda and enhance the stability of the country’s economy through...

September 18, 2020 New IOC Guide to Make Sustainability “Business as Usual” for the Olympic Movement

Source: CSRWire

The guidelines – called “Sustainability Management in Sports” – will help National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs) integrate sustainability into their operations and events. Part of the IOC’s...

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Commentary & Opinion

October 26, 2020 For energy transition, the key word is sustainability, not politics

Source: The Hill

For energy transition, the key word is sustainability, not politics © istock Two words — sustainable and transition — are frequently used when we talk about energy these days and unfortunately, the definitions are at best...

September 29, 2020 What’s Next For The U.S. Economy: Danielle DiMartino Booth

Source: CNBC

CEO and chief strategist of Quill Intelligence Danielle DiMartino Booth said the coronavirus recession creates an opportunity to fix the jobs skill shortage in the U.S. She thinks congress should invest in a reskilling program...

September 4, 2020 Why investors shouldn't be worried about the market sell-off - video

Source: YouTube/CNBC

Todd Gordon, Ascent Wealth Partners, and CNBC's Mike Santoli join 'Power Lunch' to discuss the Nasdaq names getting hit the hardest by the market sell-off and if investors should be concerned.

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