14 February 2024 | Hybrid | The Role of Carbon Accounting | By Dr. Qingliang Tang, Professor of Accounting WSU
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TOPIC: The Role of Carbon Accounting
Managing the transition from voluntary to mandatory climate disclosure: the role of carbon accounting
Climate and sustainability disclosure has remained critical in the business community since the Kyoto Protocol and the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. The forthcoming adoption of a set of standards, namely, the IFRS/ISSB Standards for sustainability and climate-related disclosure is a strong indicator that the disclosure will be becoming mandatory, and the underlying reports will be part of the mainstream financial reporting of companies (ISSB 2022).
The required sustainability and climate reports are expected to be released at the same time with financial statements (e.g. balance sheet, income statement, and carbon flow statement). In line with the UN sustainability mandate, this emerging reporting framework sets out a standardized approach to report on general sustainability and specific climate-related matters.
Overall, the disclosure will reflect the reporting entity’s sustainability development and its contributions to climate change. Stakeholders will have access to more consistent and reliable information about the company’s exposure to climate risks and opportunities and their commitment to the green transformation toward a net zero business model.
However, the implementation of the new set of accounting standards is not without difficulties and challenges. This presentation will focus on climate-related disclosure by companies and how carbon accounting can help the enforcement of climate disclosure standards.
Keywords: Climate change, carbon accounting, sustainability-related disclosure, climate-related disclosure, IFRS/ISSB standards for sustainability and climate disclosure
SPEAKER: Dr. Qingliang Tang | Professor of Accounting | School of Business, Western Sydney University (WSU)
Dr. Qingliang Tang is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of accounting, with a profound expertise in carbon accounting, reporting, and management. Dr. Tang was known as a pioneering researcher in carbon accounting and has done the fundamental work to build the landscape of carbon accounting research.
At WSU, Dr. Tang leads the Carbon Accounting & Sustainability Research Group (CASR), an internationally renowned team that spearheads cutting-edge research in carbon accounting. Currently, he serves as a highly esteemed Professor of Accounting at the prestigious School of Business, Western Sydney University (WSU) in Australia.
Dr. Tang has authored over 90 publications in leading international accounting and business journals. His work is highly cited in academic literature, making him one of the most influential authors in business journals. He holds an impressive educational background, including a Bachelor’s and master’s in economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and a PhD from the University of Glasgow. Prior to his academic tenure, Dr. Tang gained valuable industry experience by working in a commercial organization and serving as a professional accountant in a Big Four accounting firm.
Beyond his expertise in carbon accounting, Dr. Tang is also a pioneering researcher in corporate water management and reporting. His passion for nurturing the next generation of scholars with his continued efforts and dedication drives positive change in carbon accounting and reporting and leaves an indelible influence on academia, business, and the environment.
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