<h1>President tells cost accounting students sustainability now necessity not slogan for corporations facing climate change</h1> The President addressed cost accounting students, emphasizing that sustainability has evolved from a slogan to a necessity amid climate change challenges. The President stated that corporations can no longer focus solely on profit maximization and must incorporate environmental costs into their decision-making processes. Cost accountants were highlighted as key professionals who can drive planetary change through their expertise, given the connection between accounting and accountability. A Corporate Affairs Secretary also spoke at the event, encouraging cost and management accountants to adopt technology and innovation, noting their crucial role in achieving the country's economic growth targets.