Accountants must lead the\u00a0development of Environmental, Social and Governance, ESG compliant financial disclosures and climate risk reporting.<\/p>
ESG-driven investments reached $41 trillion globally in 2023, Nigeria must catch up with this trend.<\/p>
As of now, only 18 percent of publicly listed Nigerian companies issue sustainability reports despite pressure from global investors.<\/p>
Chairman, Keystone Bank Limited, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, said these during the 75th induction ceremony of 1,851 chartered accountants by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN.<\/p>
She said that ICAN can issue sector-specific ESG reporting guidelines, especially for oil & gas, manufacturing and agribusiness.<\/p>
Chukwudozie said: \u201cIn an era of increasing ESG consciousness, accountants in Nigeria must be at the forefront of integrating sustainability considerations into financial disclosures. This is not merely a matter of compliance but an imperative move for attracting responsible investment and ensuring the long term viability of Nigerian businesses.<\/p>
\u201cICAN should collaborate with organizations like the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX to develop guidelines and promote the adoption of standardized sustainability reporting frameworks relevant to the Nigerian context.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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