Can you save the planet? Test your climate strategy skills

8 October 2025

Last updated: 8 October 2025

ICAS

Step into the role of a global decision-maker and discover why the skills you're building on your Chartered Accountant (CA) journey are more crucial than ever.

Balancing the global economy while tackling climate change might sound like a job for world leaders - but what if you were in charge?

The Financial Times Climate Game puts you in the driver’s seat. You’ll make high-stakes decisions on energy, food, transport and finance to try and steer the world away from climate disaster. It’s quick, interactive and harder than it looks but it's also a great way to see how policy, finance and climate are deeply interconnected.

So, why should future CAs care?

Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue - it’s a financial one too. From assimilating climate issues into strategy to influencing the responsible development of a business, the profession’s role in sustainability is already significant and is only set to grow. As a future CA, you’ll have an increasing responsibility to support businesses in making sustainable decisions grounded in data, ethics and long-term value creation.

Your CA qualification is already preparing you for this, with sustainability woven throughout the syllabus. You’re exploring real-world challenges like climate reporting, ethical leadership and sustainability risks and opportunities.

If you want to go deeper, our Skills elective Sustainability for Accountants shows you how to apply sustainability principles in real business settings that deliver value to organisations and their stakeholders. You’ll also learn how to use data-driven insights to influence decision-making and drive long-term change that supports a stable and just planet.

Whether you’re already passionate about climate action or just curious, this game is a reminder: the skills you’re developing now will be essential in shaping a more sustainable future.