CONTRIBUTING TO A

SUSTAINABLE FUTURE (THE UN SDGs)

CONTRIBUTING TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE (THE UN SDGs)

As Difference Makers, the accounting profession is well positioned to help solve society’s most pressing problems. Our commitment to the SDGs forms part of our strategic pillar of Relevance and Reputation. One of the key initiatives to achieve our aspiration is included in number 9 of the 24 strategic initiatives
As Difference Makers, the accounting profession is well positioned to help solve society’s most pressing problems. Our commitment to the SDGs forms part of our strategic pillar of Relevance and Reputation. One of the key initiatives to achieve our aspiration is included in number 9 of the 24 strategic initiatives
The 17 SDGs and 169 associated targets to 2030 set out in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide governments, businesses and civil society with a universal roadmap to tackle urgent challenges, meaningfully engage with emerging risks, and discover new opportunities for creating value.

The implementation of the UN SDGs is part of SAICA’s strategy and offers a significant opportunity for change in social, economic and environmental challenges; as a result, it is essential to link SAICA’s economic recovery blueprint goals with the UN SDGs to establish practical solutions for a sustainable economy. This blueprint also draws on South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP), as well as various government policies.
The Sustainability Technical Committee (STC) commenced its work plan in 2022. This has assisted in focusing SAICA and its members’ activities on the SDGs and has enabled SAICA to be part of the standard-setting process. This has been done by making substantial advocacy submissions to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) on a proposed framework, taxonomy and climate disclosure, while providing both thought leadership and education in these areas, which is enjoying renewed and urgent focus by global standard setters. SAICA collaborates with a number of organisations to promote the SDGs. These include Sustainable SA and FinBiz2030, a collaboration between One Young World, Chartered Accountants Worldwide and SAICA.

In 2022, the chartered accountancy profession, represented by SAICA, showcased the crucial role played by corporates, the CA profession and other stakeholders in the 5th edition of the UN SDGs Report to advance the SDGs. This involved devising and executing initiatives within their communities, organisations, and sectors to support the SDGs. We have identified SDGs 4, 8, 10, 13, 16 and 17 as priorities for the Institute.
The 17 SDGs and 169 associated targets to 2030 set out in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide governments, businesses and civil society with a universal roadmap to tackle urgent challenges, meaningfully engage with emerging risks, and discover new opportunities for creating value.

The implementation of the UN SDGs is part of SAICA’s strategy and offers a significant opportunity for change in social, economic and environmental challenges; as a result, it is essential to link SAICA’s economic recovery blueprint goals with the UN SDGs to establish practical solutions for a sustainable economy. This blueprint also draws on South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP), as well as various government policies.
The Sustainability Technical Committee (STC) commenced its work plan in 2022. This has assisted in focusing SAICA and its members’ activities on the SDGs and has enabled SAICA to be part of the standard-setting process. This has been done by making substantial advocacy submissions to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) on a proposed framework, taxonomy and climate disclosure, while providing both thought leadership and education in these areas, which is enjoying renewed and urgent focus by global standard setters. SAICA collaborates with a number of organisations to promote the SDGs. These include Sustainable SA and FinBiz2030, a collaboration between One Young World, Chartered Accountants Worldwide and SAICA.

In 2022, the chartered accountancy profession, represented by SAICA, showcased the crucial role played by corporates, the CA profession and other stakeholders in the 5th edition of the UN SDGs Report to advance the SDGs. This involved devising and executing initiatives within their communities, organisations, and sectors to support the SDGs. We have identified SDGs 4, 8, 10, 13, 16 and 17 as priorities for the Institute.

QUALITY EDUCATION

SAICA OBJECTIVES

Raising funds to support:

  • ITC and APC repeat candidates
  • The Thuthuka Bursary programme
  • Educator development programmes
  • Several learner development initiatives
  • Learners in mathematics in partnership with the South African Mathematics Foundation

Key activities in 2022 and impact / difference made

  • Raised funding to run the ITC and APC support programme
  • Raised funding for 1 153 Thuthuka students
  • Financial sponsor of the South African Mathematics Foundation’s Maths Olympiad
  • Eight students on the Thuthuka Bursary were awarded the bursary automatically by virtue of being Top Achievers for Grade 12 in their provinces, having met all other Thuthuka requirements
  • Successful development camps hosted in six provinces with more than R4 million raised as funding for these camps
  • More than 800 learners formed part of the Eastern Cape additional mathematics tutorials

QUALITY EDUCATION

SAICA OBJECTIVES

Raising funds to support:

  • ITC and APC repeat candidates
  • The Thuthuka Bursary programme
  • Educator development programmes
  • Several learner development initiatives
  • Learners in mathematics in partnership with the South African Mathematics Foundation

Key activities in 2022 and impact / difference made

  • Raised funding to run the ITC and APC support programme
  • Raised funding for 1 153 Thuthuka students
  • Financial sponsor of the South African Mathematics Foundation’s Maths Olympiad
  • Eight students on the Thuthuka Bursary were awarded the bursary automatically by virtue of being Top Achievers for Grade 12 in their provinces, having met all other Thuthuka requirements
  • Successful development camps hosted in six provinces with more than R4 million raised as funding for these camps
  • More than 800 learners formed part of the Eastern Cape additional mathematics tutorials
SDG 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

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