The IVSC has published the Perspectives Paper: The Integration of ESG in Valuation Practices – IVSC Global Survey 2024.

🌍 Global Insights on ESG in Valuation

The IVSC has published the Perspectives Paper: The Integration of ESG in Valuation Practices – IVSC Global Survey 2024. This annual survey gathered insights from 542 valuation professionals across 85 countries, providing a detailed analysis of how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are influencing valuations.

The report explores:
– How ESG is being incorporated into valuations across markets and asset types.
–  The opportunities and challenges in ESG integration, including data reliability and comparability.
–  The role of International Valuation Standards (IVS) in supporting consistent and transparent practices.

The findings reflect diverse perspectives on ESG, with approaches varying across regions and industries. Whether you see ESG as an opportunity or have concerns about its practical implications, this report offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape.

Download the report to explore the global trends and contribute to the conversation: https://www.ivsc.org/esg-survey-2024/

 

How do you value a renewable energy project?

In spite of the rapid global growth of the sector, determining the value of a wind, solar, biomass or hydro energy project is no easy feat.

How do you achieve a realistic estimate of cash flow? What is an appropriate discount rate? And, how useful is the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) in determining a discount rate when required returns are measured against stock market performance?

https://www.ivsc.org/news/article/how-do-you-value-a-renewable-energy-project

Former IFAC Board Member joins IVSC as Trustee

IVSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ana Maria Elorrieta to its Board of Trustees.

Ms Elorrieta has over 35 years’ experience in accountancy having been a Partner at PwC in Brazil and was head of Risk and Quality in South America for the firm from 2003 to 2010 and in Brazil from 1997 to 2012. She has also served on the Board of IFAC and the IAASB, acted in different capacities for the Brazil Federal Accounting Council and was Chair of the Brazilian Institute of Independent Accountants.

https://www.ivsc.org/news/article/former-ifac-board-member-joins-ivsc-as-trustee

iiBV joins IVSC and Launches First Ever International Business Valuations Standards Course

The course will be offered immediately in an in-class format and will be available online as a self-study course.

http://iibv.org/press-release-iibv-joins-ivsc-launches-first-ever-international-business-valuations-standards-course/

Nominations open for new IVSC Trustee

IVSC’s Board of Trustees’ Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for a VPO representative to serve on the IVSC Board of Trustees.

https://www.ivsc.org/news/article/nominations-open-for-new-ivsc-trustee

Nick Talbot as CEO

Nick was previously interim CEO of the IVSC on a part-time basis from June 2015 to March 2016. Prior to that Nick spent 13 years in a variety of international, senior management roles at accountancy firms Ernst & Young and KPMG before joining The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as a Director four years ago.

https://www.ivsc.org/news/article/ivsc-appoints-new-ceo-in-drive-towards-developing-global-approach-to-valuation