Accountants Quote by Kofi Annan
“Professional accountants should use that influence to encourage the companies they serve to think long term and integrate sustainable development goals into their accounting, such as by including a natural capital account, which I have heard is gaining ground.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Sustainable Development Summit, 2015
Accountants should influence firms to adopt long‑term thinking and embed sustainability, like natural capital accounting.
In simple terms: Accountants can drive sustainable business practices.
Key Takeaway
Integrate sustainability into financial reporting.
Themes
accounting
ustainustainability
corporate governance
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- corporate strategy
- investment decisions
- regulatory compliance
Key Concepts
risk management
long‑term planning
natural capital
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives encourage firms to adopt sustainability metrics?
- How can natural capital be accurately valued?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be costly and complex.
