Firms 'committed' to greener business

News Article - 23 May 2012
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Corporate social responsibility is on the rise in British business, according to a new survey, with carbon reduction among the top priorities for firms.

A poll by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) found more than 80 per cent of finance professionals are concerned with moral and ethical issues in the workplace.

Additionally, over half of respondents singled out environmental impact as of more importance now than in previous years.

Charles Tilley, chief executive at CIMA, has welcomed the results but calls for more practical steps to be taken to reflect these commitments, arguing: "Responsible and sustainable business is an area that management accountants are well placed to drive forwards and continue to influence."

Installing carbonaccounting software is one way firms can work out how to cut CO2 emissions and make other green savings.

Mr Tilley's comment echoes that of Keith Clarke, the chief executive of consulting engineers Atkins, who recently told the Guardian that UK firms should take "concrete steps" to reduce their carbon footprints.

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