Enhancing Public Sector Action Through Climate Reporting

Join the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB), Accountancy Europe, the European Commission, and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) to discuss ongoing initiatives in the public sector and the next steps needed to address the climate emergency effectively.

As the world unites to combat climate change and preserve our planet, public sector participation is needed to ensure lasting change. To achieve global emissions targets, governments must use their regulatory powers and set policies that support sustainable development. Simply put, without public sector action, climate change will persist without mitigation.

Taking effective action will require significant investment at a time when public finances at a jurisdiction level are under significant pressure. This underlines the need for robust public financial management. Difficult decisions on trade-offs will be needed.

When climate-related sustainability information is reported on, governments can make better informed decisions about what actions to take to address the climate emergency, and those actions are more transparent. This transparency allows governments to be accountable for those actions and creates a feedback loop for continuous improvement.

Our event will:

• Explore how a robust reporting framework underpins sustainable policies, fostering resilience in the face of uncertainty;
• Delve into the use of climate data to inform decision-making to not only support action to ensure a sustainable planet, but also to ensure sustainable public finances; and
• Reflect on the pivotal role of transparency and accountability in building bridges of trust between governments and citizens.

Date and Location

16 September 2024: 15:00-18:00 CEST [1:00-4:00pm UCT]

ACE Events
Avenue d’Auderghem 22
B-1040 Brussels

Partners

IPSASB, IFAC, European Commission, and Accountancy Europe

Format

90-minute event in the main conference room followed by a networking reception. Registration is required. Event is in person only. A recording will be available online after the event.

15:00	Welcome Registration and networking coffee
15:30	Context Setting Ross Smith, IPSASB Program and Technical Director
15:35	Opening Remarks Peter Welch, Chair of Accountancy Europe Public Sector Group
15:45	Beatriz Sanz Redrado, Director, Director of Directorate C - Treasury, accounting and financial reporting, DG Budget, European Commission
15:55	Lee White, Chief Executive Officer, IFAC
16:00	IPSASB Sustainability Standards: Climate-related Disclosures Overview Celine Chan, IPSASB, Principal and Karen Leung, IPSASB, Manager
16:10	Panel Discussion The world needs public sector leadership on sustainability initiatives, including public sector reporting that will enhance transparency, ensure better accountability, and provide the data needed to ensure a sustainable planet and sustainable public finances. The panel will discuss a range of different public sector initiatives and perspectives. Moderator: Fabienne Colignon, IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group Chair Lynn Pamment, Comptroller and Auditor General Jersey, Chair of the UK Financial Reporting Advisory Board Andrew Blazey, Deputy Head of Budgeting and Public Management, OECD Renée Pichard, Partner, Public Sector Accounting and ESG Reporting Advisory, Deloitte Canada David Vidanes, Head of Sector - EU budget performance and policy mainstreaming - DG Budget Unit 01, European Commission Laure Ledoux, Head of Unit Greening, Safety and Buildings, DG Human Resources and Security, European Commission
16:55	Concluding Remarks & Summary Ian Carruthers, Chair, IPSASB
17:00-18:00	Networking Reception

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