Emerging International Green Accounting Technologies, AI, Innovation and Sustainability

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• A1. Develop an understanding of green accounting principles and their application in various international contexts. A2. Examine international sustainability standards and frameworks. A3. Gain insight into the role of AI and other emerging technologies in advancing sustainability accounting practices.

• The topics covered in this module will include:
• Introduction to green accounting and sustainability (key concepts, historical development).
• International Sustainability Standards and Frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).
• Emerging technologies in green accounting (AI, machine learning, blockchain, and IoT, and their practical applications in green accounting).
• AI in sustainability reporting (applications of AI in data collection and analysis, predictive analytics for sustainability, ethical considerations, and interactive workshops on AI tools for sustainability reporting).
• Innovation in green accounting practices (role of innovation, innovative reporting practices).
• International case studies and best practices (real-world examples, and comparative analysis of green accounting practices across different regions).
• Future trends in green accounting and sustainability (Emerging trends, future directions, the role of policy and regulation, and preparing organizations for future sustainability challenges).

Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Face to face seminars
• Statistics workshops
• Directed reading
• Private/guided study

Learning activities include:

• Introductory online lectures
• Individual assignment
• Case study / problem solving activities
• In class debate and discussion
• Private study
• Use of online materials

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.