Dr James Bonner
Post doctoral researcher and freelance writer
My work and projects
The following are projects and outputs I have had involvement in, both as a freelance researcher and furthermore in previous employment. Please click on the links to access the relevant work.
with ACCA
with University of Strathclyde and the Living Wage Foundation
with ACCA, FFI and KPMG
with ACCA
Reports and publications
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2016: Research consultant on report with ACCA reviewing reporting from fossil fuel companies, both traditional and integrated reporters, on the risk of 'stranded assets'.
Filling the information black hole: how are fossil fuel companies
reporting on the stranded asset risk?
2015: Co-author on knowledge exchange project with the University of Strathclyde and the Living Wage Foundation on the business case for the UK Living Wage.
Living Wage Employers: evidence of UK Business Cases
2014: Research consultant contributing to a report with ACCA considering the sustainability requirements of 10 national exchanges in sub-Saharan Africa.
Stock exchanges in sub-Saharan Africa: capturing intent towards ESG requirements
2014: Research consultant on ACCA/FFI/KPMG briefing paper reviewing the corporate reporting of 5 key commodities sourced from natural capital (palm oil, soya, beef, cotton and sugar).
Business and investors: providers and users of natural capital disclosure
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2013: Research consultant on ACCA/FFI/KPMG briefing paper considering issues around the materiality principle and natural capital risk in corporate reporting.
Identifying natural capital risk and materiality
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2012: Co-author on report with ACCA/FFI/KPMG evaluating the extent to which the accounting profession considers natural capital as a material issue.
with Climate Disclosure Standards Board
by the International Integrated Reporting Council
for ACCA
with Climate Disclosure Standards Board
Other research and online content
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2016-17: Various blog pieces and briefing papers on interlinked themes of active travel, cycling, sustainability, adventure and place- including for:
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Welcome to Fife: Cycling the Fife coast
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Outdoor and adventure retailer Tiso: ​Exploring Assynt, 4 cycles out of Glasgow and Cycling on Arran
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Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) Scotland: Exploring interactions in (inter)national measurements linked to sustainable development: from Scotland to Iceland, Active Travel in Scotland, Committee on Climate Change – Reducing Emissions in Scotland Progress Report 2016 and Making the most of places – a shift towards sustainable tourism (£ or free to LGiU members)
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2013: Research and analysis of climate change related disclosure in the annual reporting of global oil and gas multinationals for Carbon Tracker Initiative and ACCA.
Carbon Avoidance?: Accounting for the emissions hidden in reserves
2013: Research and case study work for CDSB's (Climate Disclosure Standards Board) guide to their investor focused 'Climate Change Reporting Framework'.
Communicating climate change in mainstream reports
2013: Contributory research to the IIRC's (International Integrated Reporting Council) background paper on the incorporation of multiple capitals into integrated reporting.
Capitals: background paper for IR
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2012: Author of a series of sustainability related blogs and articles to support ACCA's 'Global Virtual Conference' in October 2012.
ACCA insights blog (specific articles search term: 'James Bonner')
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2012: Research and analysis for CPSL (Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership) on natural capital management within the pharmaceutical sector.
Previous work and other projects
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2010/11: Involvement in a project management and research capacity of EU FP7 Research project Carbon Aware Travel CHoices (CATCH), which aimed to reduce the carbon impact of urban transport.
2011 onwards: Voluntary ranger with UK cycling charity Sustrans, contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of a section of the National Cycle Network.
2011: Freelance subject matter expert and tutor contributing to course material for the Environmental Studies A-Level produced by distance learning organisation ICS.
2007: Marketing and public information provision role with the Glasgow bus division of public transport operator First Group.