Counting on the International Federation of Accountants to Lead the Accountancy Profession

London, UK — Climate Action for Associations (CAFA) welcomes the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) to the CAFA Collective, a growing network of professional bodies and trade associations uniting to accelerate climate action across industry and business.

IFAC, by connecting and uniting its 180+ professional accounting association members representing more than 5 million accountants, makes the accountancy profession truly global. With a collective voice, IFAC and its members are at the forefront of promoting high-quality sustainability reporting and assurance, rooted in a public interest mission.

“Becoming a member of CAFA is a testament to our commitment and continued dedication to our sustainability journey.  At IFAC, we pursued this voluntarily, recognizing the impact and influence that associations can have in this space. This is particularly crucial as we endeavour to mitigate the environmental impact of operations while also continuing to meet our member value proposition of connecting, uniting, and collaborating with the global accountancy profession and key partners. With CAFA's dedicated resources for associations, we can make a meaningful impact and drive positive change amongst our network and within our sector." Helen Partridge, CFO at IFAC.

IFAC's work champions the role of professional accountants as key enablers of sustainable economies. Through thought leadership — including its widely referenced State of Play series — and advocacy, IFAC provides critical insight into global trends, responding to the growing demand for trustworthy, consistent, and decision-useful sustainability information. IFAC has also been taking proactive steps to align its operations and pursue emission reductions in line with its advocacy and thought leadership work.

“IFAC’s long-standing commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable value creation makes them a powerful addition to the CAFA Collective. Their global leadership on sustainability disclosure and assurance sets a benchmark for how professional bodies can influence system-wide change. As the accountancy profession continues to evolve, IFAC’s leadership will ensure that professional accounting bodies and their members everywhere are equipped to support the transition to a sustainable future.”Ali Heppenstall, CEO and Founder of CAFA.

As a member of the CAFA Collective, IFAC will collaborate with other associations to align strategies, share expertise, and amplify climate action across sectors. Through this partnership, IFAC will leverage CAFA’s resources and network to further support its member organisations — equipping them with insights, tools, and collaborative opportunities. The Collective serves as a platform for cross-sectoral learning and collective impact — tailored to the unique influence of associations and their networks.

About IFAC

IFAC, by connecting and uniting its members, makes the accountancy profession truly global.  IFAC member organisations are champions of integrity and professional quality, and proudly carry their membership as a badge of international recognition. IFAC and its members work together to shape the future of the profession through learning, innovation, a collective voice, and commitment to the public interest.  

About CAFA

CAFA is the only resource and network dedicated to sustainability and net zero for the membership sector. We provide the resources, guidance, solutions and peer to peer network that membership organisations need to take action internally and with members. CAFA harnesses the collective reach and influence of membership organisations to speed up the decarbonisation of business and industry.

For more information on how your membership organisation can become a member of the CAFA Collective and join the fight against climate change, click here.