Session 5
ET Sustainability considerations for tax professionals
Businesses worldwide are increasingly focused on sustainability and prioritizing decarbonization as a critical strategy to combat climate change. With the current regulatory environment and growing attention from investors, customers, and employees on sustainability, companies must assess their energy consumption and carbon footprint. The landmark Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) has played a pivotal role in making decarbonization projects economically viable.
Moderator:
Debbie Gordon, Principal, RSM US LLP
Presenters:
Jon Caforio, Principal, RSM US LLP
Anthony DeCandido, Partner, RSM US LLP
Dana Jackson, Partner, RSM US LLP
Alex Kotsopoulous, Partner, RSM Canada LLP
Learning objectives:
- Determine the current regulatory environment and business pressures/focus on sustainability and decarbonization.
- Describe the key players in the sustainability conversation and the role of tax.
- Explore holistic business approach to sustainability and how tax fits into the conversation.
- Explain the tax incentives provided by the IRA that encourage businesses to invest in clean energy projects.