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The objective of Financial Reporting is identified as providing financial information about the reporting entity that is useful to existing and potential investors, lenders and other creditors in making decisions about ______ to the entity

providing resources

What is the purpose of the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section of a financial report?

  • To explain the company's performance (correct)
  • To present the company's future plans
  • To provide a detailed breakdown of financial statements
  • To analyze the company's competitive landscape

What is the main goal of the IFRS?

To make financial reporting comparable across companies, allowing investors to easily compare companies regardless of their location.

Information is considered material if it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions of primary users of financial statements.

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What are the two primary aspects of materiality?

<p>Quantitative considerations and qualitative considerations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sustainability report?

<p>A sustainability report is a document published by an organization that provides information on its material non-financial performance, incorporating ESG concerns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why organizations choose to produce sustainability reports?

<p>To increase profit margins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is greenwashing?

<p>Greenwashing is a practice where a company or organization falsely promotes itself or its products as environmentally friendly or sustainable to mislead consumers and improve its public image.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main categories of ESG factors?

<p>Environment, Social, and Governance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) replaces the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD).

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the EU Green Deal?

<p>To transform the EU into a sustainable, climate-neutral, and circular economy by 2050 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) is responsible for developing sustainability reporting standards.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards?

<p>The ESRS focus on stakeholders and double materiality, while the ISSB focus on investors and single materiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Chief Sustainability Orchestrator?

<p>The Chief Sustainability Orchestrator (CSO) is responsible for integrating sustainability efforts across various teams and departments, aligning initiatives under a strategic framework, and promoting collaboration to ensure sustainability is embedded into the organization's operations, finance, and beyond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary topics that should be addressed in sustainability reporting?

<p>The two main topics are stakeholder engagement and materiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does double materiality mean in the context of sustainability reporting?

<p>Double materiality involves considering both the financial impact of a sustainability issue on a company and the impact of the company on society and the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the EFRAG perspective, which of the following should be reflected in a company's sustainability report?

<p>The expectations of both stakeholders and the reporting entity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key factors that companies should consider when defining material topics for their sustainability reports?

<p>Companies should consider the social, environmental, and economic impacts of sustainability issues, including climate change, as well as the interests and expectations of stakeholders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)?

<p>The GRI provides a globally recognized framework that helps organizations report on their social and environmental impacts, promoting transparency and communication through consistent, comprehensive standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards?

<p>Profitability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)?

<p>The ISSB's goal is to develop and establish high-quality sustainability disclosure standards that meet the needs of investors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ISSB standards are focused exclusively on climate-related risks and opportunities.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a specific operation-related impact of climate change that companies need to address?

<p>Increased employee engagement in environmental issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main categories of GHG emissions, according to the GHG Protocol?

<p>The three categories are Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions).</p> Signup and view all the answers

The GHG Protocol is a reporting standard in itself rather than a foundational framework.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main objectives of the GHG Protocol?

<p>To provide a standardized framework for measuring and managing GHG emissions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between carbon capture with permanent storage (CCS) and carbon capture and utilization (CCU)?

<p>CCS involves capturing and storing CO2 permanently, while CCU uses captured CO2 as a raw material to produce other products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) play in climate change mitigation?

<p>The SBTi provides guidance, tools, and independent assessment to help companies set science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets aligned with the latest climate science, ensuring that their efforts contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommends that companies disclose their climate-related risks and opportunities solely for the benefit of investors.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the TCFD, which of the following is NOT a key area of focus for climate-related disclosures?

<p>Marketing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can climate change impact a company's financial statements?

<p>Climate change can impact a company's financial statements by affecting asset values, liabilities, and the going concern assumption. It can also influence the accounting for provisions and loan impairments, ultimately affecting a company's profitability and sustainability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sustainability

The ability to continue over time without exhausting resources or causing harm.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

A company's commitment to considering the effects of its actions on society and the environment, going beyond just profit.

Paris Accord on Climate - COP21

An international agreement focusing on limiting global temperature increase to well below 2°C, aiming for 1.5°C.

Greenwashing

Falsely promoting a company or product as environmentally friendly to mislead consumers.

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Financial Reporting

Providing financial information to stakeholders about the company's performance and financial position.

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GAAPs

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a set of rules and guidelines for preparing financial statements.

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Financial Materiality

Information that could affect a user's decision if it were omitted, misstated, or obscured.

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Internal Control System

Policies and procedures designed to prevent errors and ensure accurate financial reporting.

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Sustainability Reporting

A report published by a company on its non-financial performance concerning environmental, social, and governance matters.

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Assurance on Sustainability Reporting

An independent assessment of a company's sustainability report to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)

A directive from the European Union introducing mandatory sustainability reporting for companies.

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EFRAG (European Financial Reporting Advisory Group)

A European body developing sustainability reporting standards to support the implementation of CSRD.

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Sustainability as a Transformation

The process of integrating sustainability considerations into all aspects of a company's operations, strategy, and decision-making.

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Climate Action

The ability to take actions to counteract the effects of climate change, such as using renewable energy or implementing resource efficiency.

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GHG Protocol

A set of standards for measuring and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Scope 1 Emissions

Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company, such as energy generation or vehicle fleets.

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Scope 2 Emissions

Indirect emissions from purchased electricity consumed by the company.

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Scope 3 Emissions

Indirect emissions from activities outside of the company's direct control, such as transportation or waste disposal.

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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

A technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes and permanently store them underground.

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Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)

A technology to capture carbon dioxide and use it to create new products, such as fuels or building materials.

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Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

An initiative that provides guidance and validation for companies to set science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.

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TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures)

A framework developed by the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, providing recommendations for reporting on climate-related risks and opportunities.

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Climate-Related Physical Risks

Physical risks arising from extreme weather events, such as floods or hurricanes, and long-term climate changes, such as rising sea levels.

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Climate-Related Transition Risks

Risks arising from adapting to climate change, including policy changes, technology shifts, and market disruptions.

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Climate-Related Opportunities

Opportunities arising from climate action, such as resource efficiency, renewable energy, new markets, and resilience.

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Stakeholder Engagement

The process of engaging with stakeholders, such as employees, investors, and community members, on sustainability matters.

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Double Materiality

A priority-setting approach where both the impact of the business on society and the impact of society on the business are considered.

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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

A global standard setting organization that provides guidelines for sustainability reporting.

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International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

An international organization responsible for developing sustainability reporting standards.

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Climate Change Consequences

The potential for climate change to affect a company's ability to operate and generate profits.

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Study Notes

Sustainability

  • Defined as the quality of being able to continue over a period of time
  • Aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
  • Involves living within the available physical, natural, and social resources, allowing the embedded human systems to thrive indefinitely
  • Sustaining life on the planet to allow for flourishing

CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Companies are responsible for the effects of their activities on society and the environment
  • Defined as a business model integrating social and environmental concerns, alongside economic profits, in their operations and interactions with all stakeholders
  • Socially accountable to stakeholders and the public
  • Aims to be a force for good and a good citizen

Paris Accord on Climate - COP21

  • Aims to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, preferably 1.5°C, above pre-industrial levels
  • Global surface temperatures are predicted to continue rising until at least the mid-century, exceeding both 1.5°C and 2°C levels unless drastic reductions to CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions occur in the coming decades

Risks with Greenwashing

  • The false promotion of a company or organization as environmentally friendly or sustainable to mislead consumers and enhance their public image
  • Involves exaggerating or lying about environmental benefits to take advantage of increasing consumer demand for eco-conscious choices

Key Features of Financial Reporting

  • The objective is to provide useful financial information to stakeholders (investors, creditors, etc.) for decision making around providing resources to the reporting entity
  • Involves disclosing financial performance and position over a specific time period to stakeholders
  • Stakeholders: investors, creditors, public, debt providers, and government agencies
  • Financial reporting includes: financial statements, management discussions and analysis (MD&A), press releases, investor presentations, and offering circulars (the first two combined forming an annual report)
  • Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAPs), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board), Swiss GAAP, and Domestic GAAPs are used to ensure relevance, accuracy, and comparability of financial statements
  • Financial information is considered material if omitting, misstating, or obscuring it could influence decisions made by primary users of financial statements
  • Materiality is entity-specific

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Test your knowledge on sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and the Paris Accord's goals. This quiz covers essential definitions and the significance of these topics in today's world. Explore how these concepts impact businesses and society.

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