The Strategy for Harmonizing Financial and Non-financial Reporting on Climate Risk Disclosures. Part 2
https://doi.org/10.26794/2408-9303-2020-7-4-6-17
Abstract
The article is devoted to the harmonization of financial and non-financial reporting of the organization and the development of a strategy in the field of climate risks. In the first part of the article the main attention is paid to the analysis of the impact of these risks on the indicators of financial statements, the requirements for the disclosure of information, the relevance of reflecting the impact of climate change on the business, financial performance and the strategy. The second part formulates the recommendations for developing a strategy of harmonizing financial and non-financial reporting in the field of climate risks and for preparing disclosures regarding the interdependence of climate change impact and the company’s activities. The study is intended for government agencies of the Russian Federation, professional international organizations involved in the development of financial and non-financial reporting standards, interested users, as well as economic entities that develop internal accounting and reporting standards.
About the Authors
O. V. Efimova
Financial University
Russian Federation
Olga V. Efimova — Dr. Sci. (Econ.), Professor, Professor of the Department of Business Analysis and Auditing
Russian Federation
Olga V. Efimova — Dr. Sci. (Econ.), Professor, Professor of the Department of Business Analysis and Auditing
O. V. Rozhnova
Financial University
Russian Federation
Olga V. Rozhnova — Dr. Sci. (Econ.), Professor, Professor of the Department of Business Analysis and Auditing
Russian Federation
Olga V. Rozhnova — Dr. Sci. (Econ.), Professor, Professor of the Department of Business Analysis and Auditing
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Efimova O.V., Rozhnova O.V. The Strategy for Harmonizing Financial and Non-financial Reporting on Climate Risk Disclosures. Part 2. Accounting. Analysis. Auditing. 2020;7(4):6-17. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26794/2408-9303-2020-7-4-6-17
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