ACCA PM Syllabus D. Budgeting And Control - Application of Sustainability and Ethical Budgeting - Notes ^{10 / 10}

Ethical and sustainability considerations are increasingly important in budget-setting processes to meet the demands of investors and manage risks and opportunities.

Sustainable budgeting focuses on the impact of budgeting decisions on areas such as climate, community, and pollution.

Performance information related to the budget can include measures aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Incorporating non-financial information requires investment in information systems.

Budget setters need to identify relevant and measurable measures within their available resources.

Despite concerns about lower returns, investment in sustainable budgeting is becoming more attractive due to regulatory and investor sentiment on sustainability.