EY helps clients create long-term value for all stakeholders. Enabled by data and technology, our services and solutions provide trust through assurance and help clients transform, grow and operate.
At EY, our purpose is building a better working world. The insights and services we provide help to create long-term value for clients, people and society, and to build trust in the capital markets.
Our Technical Line highlights certain accounting implications for entities considering transactions and arrangements related to climate change initiatives. This update adds or expands the discussion of the accounting for carbon reduction and neutrality programs (e.g., cap-and-trade programs, renewable energy certificates, carbon offset programs), financial instruments with environmental, social and governance--linked features, power purchase agreements and virtual power purchase agreements, and the Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to require climate-related disclosures.