India is aiming high: Net-Zero by 2070, 50% non-fossil power capacity by 2030 (already achieved), and a 45% cut in emissions intensity” As the nation strides towards Viksit Bharat, Chartered Accountants must lead the shift from compliance to climate-conscious capitalism. At ICAI, we’re preparing the profession for this green transition through: • Carbon Accounting: Promoting frameworks to quantify and report emissions • Sustainability Assurance: Building confidence in ESG and climate disclosures • Green Finance: Upskilling members in green bonds & sustainability-linked instruments. • SDG Alignment: Driving corporate governance linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals Chartered Accountants are no longer just stewards of financial capital—they are guardians of natural and social capital too. We call on all finance professionals to: • Integrate SDG-linked KPIs • Champion decarbonization in business strategy • Support responsible investment through transparent, assured reporting Let’s account for a better tomorrow. The journey to a resilient, inclusive, and net-zero India demands it. #ICAIForImpact #SustainabilityAssurance #CarbonAccounting #GreenFinance #CAProfession #NetZeroIndia #SDGs #ICAIClimateAction #ViksitBharat
Agreed President Sir. ESG Consulting, Carbon Accounting and Leed Certifications is one of interesting areas and CAs should explore this field. I will personally like to champion this initiative.
Thanks for sharing, CA Charanjot Singh
Driving sustainable development would require a holistic approach of understanding entities pain points and sensitizing stakeholders including CXOs of the India Inc. Our community is posed with the requisite skill-set to be leaders and enablers in this space. Thanks for sharing CA Charanjot Singh Nanda 👍🏻
The emphasis on Chartered Accountants as guardians of natural and social capital really resonated with me, especially as I’ve recently begun integrating SDG-linked KPIs into client reporting. It’s inspiring to see ICAI’s leadership in this green transition. How is member feedback shaping these sustainability initiatives, Charanjot? #SustainabilityAssurance #GreenFinance
Truly inspiring words CA Charanjot Singh Nanda sir. Chartered Accountants community has immense potential to contribute meaningfully to India's sustainable growth story. With the right mindset and tools, we can become champions of both economic and environmental stewardship.
Sustainability is a very wide canvas and it goes beyond carbon accounting, Green finance, assurance and reporting. Chartered Accountants will have to think beyond assurance and reporting because corporates are looking at solutions relates to emission mitigation, building resilience, nature & resources conservation and more importantly developing policies and procedures to integrate ESG in core functions. CAs need to learn new skills and also hire domain experts to build capabilities to deliver best ESG services to their clients. CA Charanjot Singh Nanda
CAs can truly shape climate strategy not just by measuring risk, but by enabling responsible decisions.
Vice President -ESG- Finance Change | Data Delivery
3moICAI effort towards sustainability is appreciated. May i get more insight how institute is preparing or planning to prepare its member towards above mentioned green transition related initatives?