ESG Reporting for Accountants: Connect sustainability insights to Financial Performance (January 2025)
AAT Masterclass: Sustainability is no longer just a corporate buzzword – it’s a reporting reality. This practical course equips accountants and finance professionals with the tools to collect, analyse and report ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data with the same rigor as financial statements.
You’ll learn how to guide clients in preparing climate-related disclosures aligned with IFRS Sustainability Standards, ISSB, and TCFD frameworks.
Course Type
Video on demand
Length
3 - 5 hours
What you’ll achieve
Understand and translate ESG & climate risk
- Explain climate science’s financial impact and guide disclosure preparation.
- Design ESG advisory services using planning and evaluation tools.
Deliver ESG and Carbon accounting services
- Apply tools to measure and report Scope 3 emissions.
- Build GHG inventories and verify emissions using carbon platforms.
- Configure ESG reporting tools and produce stakeholder-ready reports.
Advise on ESG Strategy and compliance
- Interpret ESG regulations and advise clients on compliance strategies.
- Prepare ESG impact reports and advise boards on performance.
About this course
This course equips accountants and finance professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability and ESG.
Through a focus on climate science, carbon accounting, ESG disclosure frameworks, and emerging legislation, learners will gain practical insights into how sustainability issues translate into financial risks, opportunities, and reporting requirements.
Covering critical topics such as Scope 3 emissions, ESG impact reporting, and the role of finance professionals in driving sustainable business practices, the course bridges technical expertise with strategic foresight.
Meet the Speaker(s)
Alex Alvey
Head of SustainabilityAlex Alvey
Head of SustainabilityAs one of the youngest consultants to successfully guide a company through B Corp certification, Alex has already established himself as a leader in the field. He is a member of the European Sustainability Leaders Network and works with some of the largest firms in the finance industry to support downstream emissions reductions.
Alex also plays a key role in developing the tools and resources that make sustainability consulting accessible for progressive accountancy firms. With a strong background in sustainability strategy and reporting, he now focuses on turning that expertise into a practical journey accountants can take with their own clients. His goal is to give firms the confidence to embed sustainability into their services, helping them drive growth, resilience, and stronger client relationships.
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3 - 5 hours |
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Sustainability |
Syllabus
By the end of this webinar, participants will be prepared to integrate sustainability into financial decision-making, compliance, and long-term value creation such as:
- assess climate financial risks
- guide IFRS, ISSB, TCFD disclosures
- integrate ESG in financial planning
- support ESG investment analysis
- deliver Scope 3 emissions accounting
- apply emissions data tools
- advise ESG legislation compliance
- design regulatory service offerings
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Report with confidence and transparency on environmental, social and governance topics.
How to access
Once purchased you'll be able to access the AAT Learning Portal where you'll have 12 months from the date to access the learning materials. AAT Learning Portal allows you to view all the courses you've purchased in one place, monitor your latest training activity and create goals to help you achieve your training aims.