Ethics and Sustainability

Sustainability is more than recycling or avoiding Styrofoam cups. 21st century sustainability is about:

1. Creating a long-term strategy for increased shareholder value
2. Respecting our natural resources
3. Building trust in your organization as a community member
4. Becoming a great employer, vendor and customer

This seminar discusses specific steps the accounting/finance department can take to lead the way in creating a sustainable, 21st century organization.

Topics Discussed

• What sustainability truly means to our organizations?
• Why sustainable actions are ethical actions?
• The four steps to true sustainability
• Why doing more with less is good for the bottom line and the world
• How to be more efficient and effective?
• Why the accounting/finance department should play a pivotal role in creating sustainable organizations
• Corporate social responsibility’s role in sustainability
• The challenges and opportunities in measuring and reporting sustainability efforts
• Why sustainability efforts increase revenues and reduce expenses?

Cases and Group Discussion
This seminar includes group discussion of four cases.

Target Audience
Finance and accounting professionals who seek to learn more about creating, measuring and reporting on sustainable organizations

Level of Knowledge
Intermediate

Acronym
ES

CPE Credit
4 hours group live

Delivery Method
Group Live

Field of Study
Behavioral Ethics

Prerequisite
Participants should have at least six months of industry experience and thorough knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.

Advanced Preparation
None