Sustainability in accounting: the next frontier?
Sustainability
February 23, 2026Most accountants and bookkeepers are used to monitoring and measuring financial metrics for clients. Be it cash flow, profitability, or business growth. But increasingly, businesses are tracking their sustainability – assessing the impact of their operations on the planet, and not just on their balance sheet.
In this report, Xero explain what firms need to know, with a focus on UK sustainability reporting.
A new age of accounting
Many large companies are required by UK law to make climate-related financial disclosures. Small businesses can also benefit from voluntary sustainability reporting, to see how operations could be made more sustainable, and provide transparency for investors, customers, and potential hires.
So, it’s likely that clients of all sizes will come to you, as their trusted advisor, for support with measuring and reporting their sustainability. This report covers what you need to know about sustainability accounting, the challenges and opportunities for your practice, and the current landscape, frameworks, and reporting standards.
Download the report below.
