Lead, support and advocate for members as the profession grows
Jannat Maqbool FCPA
Industry Programs Manager, ARM Hub (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing)
Performance
Represents members’ interests in the public debate ▲ 6.83/10
Regretted turnover of leaders ▼ 5.5%
GHG emissions ▲ 14,622 tCO2e
Roles filled internally ▼ 23.5%
Advocacy and thought leadership
CPA Australia is strongly committed to ongoing advocacy on behalf of members, the accounting profession and in the public interest. We regularly engage with governments, industry regulators and standard setters to represent the views of members and influence policy decisions with a view to generating sustainable economic growth and positive business and social outcomes.
Sustainable development goals
Our approach to ESG disclosures
The diagram below shows our governance approach to ESG matters. ESG responsibilities are contained in the Charters of the Board, Board Committees and the ESG Steering Committee.
All working groups under the ESG Steering Committee have a Terms of Reference that covers the scope of their responsibilities. The working groups report their actions to the Steering Committee which then prioritises items for further discussion with the Board, Board Committees and executive leadership team.
Regular progress reporting (including metrics and targets) is prepared by the Steering Committee and submitted to the ARCC for discussion and approval.
Sustainable development goals
Environment and climate action
The accountancy profession can play a significant role in achieving both climate-related mitigation and adaptation. In many small to medium organisations, accountants may be the only employees with the knowledge to assist with climate change risks and reporting.
Sustainable development goals
People and community
CPA Australia is committed to supporting our people, members and the broader community in which we operate. Many CPA Australia members volunteer their time and skills to benefit the communities they live and work in.
We are committed to attracting and retaining employees whose composition reflects a diversity of backgrounds, knowledge, experience and abilities. We have a Wellbeing, Inclusion and Diversity framework that supports both our people and our members.
We also encourage our people to give back to their communities and all employees have access to two days paid volunteering leave.
Sustainable development goals
