The global survey asked 3,000 accountants and finance professionals about their firm’s net-zero plans and found that only 38% stated that their organisation will be willing to invest more to address climate change over the next five years.

According to ACCA’s report, Climate action and the accountancy profession: building a sustainable future, 73% of firms conclude it is important to take action on climate change, with 75% saying it is important that accountancy and finance teams are involved in tackling climate change.

However, ACCA states that the findings and opinions show ‘just how disconnected the good intentions of organisations are from the pace of climate action that is urgently needed’.

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