{"product_id":"3411746_acca-learning","title":"Sustainability half-day conference 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJoin this on-demand course and dive into transformative topics to claim your edge in the new era:\u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable business: from compliance to competitive advantage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tips for driving sustainability performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproaching opportunities in sustainability reporting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting set up for sustainable business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout this course\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSustainable business: from compliance to competitive advantage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs we mark World Earth Day, this session explores how economic forces and the evolving regulatory landscape are redefining what it means to be a sustainable business. Through clear insight and expert commentary, we examine why sustainability is no longer optional, but a strategic imperative for organisations managing long-term risk and opportunity. The discussion will highlight the growing expectations placed on finance leaders to move beyond compliance and adopt opportunity-focused approaches, supported by emerging climate technologies and improved information flows. It also addresses the persistent gap between sustainability ambition and practical implementation. You will gain clarity on the business case for sustainability, how it connects to wider organisational strategy and the skills finance professionals need to respond effectively.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical tips for driving sustainability performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis session explores the role of accountants to drive progress of their organisations towards net zero, specifically the considerations on leveraging technology and measuring performance, including developing effective internal controls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApproaching opportunities in sustainability reporting\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nCorporate reporting often focuses heavily on risks while opportunities – especially those tied to sustainability – receive far less attention. This imbalance may well limit investment and access to financing which are needed to unlock innovation and progress towards resilient, sustainable business models. Through a facilitated discussion, the panel shares real-world experiences on how business leaders, particularly finance professionals, approach the opportunity narrative while navigating concerns around commercially sensitive information, organisational readiness and stakeholder expectations. We also examine when organisations should communicate opportunities, the cross-functional support leaders need, and the skills and cultural changes required to enable more balanced reporting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGetting set up for sustainable business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith an increasing rate of consumption of the planet’s resources, organisations need to be more cognisant of their impact on sustainability, with many having to change their organisation's operating model to embrace circular and regenerative concepts. This session explores the impact of different legal structures on organisations' ability to operate sustainably, and how these are best able to support the transition to sustainability-focused business models or to reflect social or environmental imperatives. What features of the business form help (or hinder) businesses in meeting those goals?\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn up to 4 CPD Units\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"${PICTURE_CONTEXT_PATH}ckeditor_uploads\/edited_acca_logo_3411713.png\" style=\"margin: 5.0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"acca-learning","offers":[{"title":"Standard price \/ 0","offer_id":48948769849595,"sku":"LRN-WBR-B2C","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Students \/ 110169","offer_id":48948769947899,"sku":"LRN-WBR-B2C","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Members \/ 110167","offer_id":48948769915131,"sku":"LRN-WBR-B2C","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Continuous learners \/ 3","offer_id":48948769882363,"sku":"LRN-WBR-B2C","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6057\/4115\/files\/sustainability2026_3448209.jpg?v=1780701447","url":"https:\/\/acca-learning.myshopify.com\/products\/3411746_acca-learning","provider":"acca-learning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}