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Revolutionizing Accountability in Capitalism: The Rise of As-If Carbon Tax 🛡️ "The conceptual answer is a carbon tax. The politics is impossible." Our current economic model is broken, especially regarding accountability. Passive investing has disconnected owners and managers, leading to an urgent need for innovative solutions like the as-if carbon tax regime in the private sector. Let's explore how we can make impactful changes in our consumption patterns and financial systems to create a sustainable future. #esg #esginvesting #carbontax #worldsalon

Tax is not only a financial or legal issue. It’s also a sustainability issue that affects the social and environmental impact of private equity. Private equity firms need to take concrete actions to integrate tax into their impact management and measurement frameworks, and to demonstrate how they contribute to sustainability through their tax decisions and behaviours. Explore how the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity, developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), can provide practical guidance for private equity firms to address tax as part of their sustainability strategy: https://pwc.to/4d26tDY #Tax #Sustainability

Ensuring a just transition involves more than just reducing emissions. It requires fair and inclusive policies that support all stakeholders. PwC Ireland's latest report, ‘Enabling a Just Transition — Why Taxation Has a Vital Role to Play’, identifies three key tax policy mechanisms: lump-sum transfers, targeted transfers, and reductions in labour or capital taxes. Read more here. #NetZero #JustTransition

Ensuring a just transition involves more than just reducing emissions. It requires fair and inclusive policies that support all stakeholders. PwC Ireland's latest report, ‘Enabling a Just Transition — Why Taxation Has a Vital Role to Play’, identifies three key tax policy mechanisms: lump-sum transfers, targeted transfers, and reductions in labour or capital taxes. Read more here. #NetZero #JustTransition

Really like the simplicity of this. It's easy to think that ESG sits elsewhere in a business and struggle to think of a KPI for the tax group, but this article and video summarises the options to consider so simply. https://lnkd.in/eBwAbjE6

#Talkingtaxes - Tax is not only a financial or legal issue. It’s also a sustainability issue that affects the social and environmental impact of private equity. Private equity firms need to take concrete actions to integrate tax into their impact management and measurement frameworks, and to demonstrate how they contribute to sustainability through their tax decisions and behaviours. Explore how the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity, developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), can provide practical guidance for private equity firms to address tax as part of their sustainability strategy: https://pwc.to/4d26tDY #Tax #Sustainability #PwCBahamas #PwCInTheCaribbean

Are certificates required to apply for the tax incentives? It depends on the specific requirements of each scheme. So, read the guideline carefully! Ask us how. #sustainability #esg

How Corporate Tax Incentives Drive Sustainable Investment #SustainableInvestment #GreenEconomy #CorporateTax #RenewableEnergy #ClimateFinance #ESG #SustainabilityPolicies #CarbonReduction #FiscalReform #EnvironmentalImpact

Transferable tax credits are incentives provided by the government to promote specific activities, such as clean energy production. These credits can help financial institutions contribute to a cleaner environment and support their ESG goals, particularly in a bank’s local community. Find our more about the benefits of transferable tax credits and how to purchase them at https://lnkd.in/e8vfM5-S. #BNNcpa #TransferableTaxCredits #Accounting

🌍 New Research Published in Strategic Change 🌍 "Carbon Risk and Corporate Tax Avoidance: Do Institutional Investors Drive Business to Organize for Social Good?" By: Naima Lassoued, Imen Khanchel, & Zahra Souguir This study delves into the intricate relationship between carbon risk and tax avoidance strategies, examining a robust dataset of 854 American corporations (2015–2022). The authors reveal that: 🌱 Carbon risk increases tax avoidance, as companies seek to offset costs associated with carbon management strategies. 🏦 Institutional investors play a pivotal role, moderating the link between carbon risk and tax avoidance, encouraging businesses to align with socially responsible practices. The paper enriches the ongoing discourse on good versus bad business practices, offering key insights and actionable recommendations for organizing for social good. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dVb5Fnqn #StrategicChange #Sustainability #CorporateTax #InstitutionalInvestors #CarbonRisk #SocialGood #BusinessEthics