“Aldrin Thayalakal recently became the first person in New Zealand to complete the SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) FSA Credential examinations. Based in Auckland since late 2016 Aldrin is an Associate Partner at Endeavour Capital. He also holds an MA in Economics and is a member of CPA (USA) and CFA."

“The FSA Credential is designed for professionals who benefit from understanding the link between material sustainability information and a company’s financial performance. The majority of test takers are professionals in investment analysis, consulting, and sustainability."

“The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board sets industry specific standards for corporate sustainability disclosure, with a view towards ensuring that disclosure is material, comparable, and decision-useful for investors. It works in conjunction with IASB, IIRC and GRI among others."

“Aldrin has specialised in identifying sustainability topics and designing indicators which are industry specific to company. Management or mis-management of these topics can have substantial impacts on the on the risks and opportunities for companies. He also feels the channel of impact on the 'operations' or 'financial condition' of the company should be defined."

More information regarding the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and the FSA credential can be found at https://fsa.sasb.org/ and https://www.sasb.org/

The bi-monthly 'Sustainability Matters" publication can be found at http://www.sustainabilitymatters.co.nz/newsletters/