KPMG is providing on-the-ground insights from the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
COP27 represents the world’s last best chance to limit global warming to 1.5°c, turn the Paris commitments into action, and help build a sustainable future for all. It is an opportunity for climate negotiations and to showcase climate action on the world stage.
KPMG’s COP27 Resource Center provides climate change insights aimed at helping you understand the potential impacts that COP27 may have on business, government, and society at large. We’re focused on measurable actions, and our insights can help leaders identify transformation opportunities tailored to their unique circumstances and prepare for a more sustainable future.
This is an opportunity to create a better world and tackle the most critical issues of our time. The only way to do this is together, but we must act now.
Our Insights
Getting to net zero: ESG and COP27 (Blog)
In this blog, Stine Lise Hattestad Bratsberg, Partner / Head of strategy and transformation in EMA ESG Hub, KPMG in Norway, discusses three things that are key to tackling climate change and strengthen ESG practices around the world.
Preparing your organization for climate transition planning (Blog)
Climate transition plans present an organization’s strategy in the move toward a low-carbon economy. Discover four things your organizations transition plan should include as outlined by Bridget Beals, Partner, Co-Head of Climate Risk and Decarbonization Strategy, KPMG in the UK – read more here.
How can technology enable cities to accelerate towards a low-carbon economy? (Podcast)
While climate action can and has been top-down from many developed and developing nations, cities are increasingly where we are all choosing to live. On the one hand, urban centers can stimulate tremendous innovation and prosperity. However, they are also responsible for about three-quarters of global carbon emissions. To talk about how technology and innovation can enable cities to accelerate a just transition toward a low-carbon economy, we are joined by: Jorn Verbeeck, who is leading KPMG’s, Decarbonization Exchange within the Global Decarbonization Hub, KPMG in the Netherlands, Stine Lise Hattestad Bratsberg, Partner / Head of strategy and transformation in EMA ESG Hub, KPMG in Norway and Kari Eik, is the co-founder of the United Smart, Cities Program. Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify or on KPMG.com
NextGen leaders on climate action (Podcast)
For this episode, we are joined by Avery Johnstone, Climate Risk and Strategy Associate, KPMG in the UK, Eileen Silva-Tetlow, Manager, Corporate Sustainability, KPMG in the US, Martin-Sebastian Abel, Manger, KPMG in Germany and Ananya Iyer, Associate Consultant, Climate Change & ESG Advisory, KPMG in India for a discussion around youth and future generation day on the ground at COP27, how countries can engage young people and elevate their voices on climate and what current ESG leaders could stand to learn from younger generations. Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify or on KPMG.com
Net Zero Urban Program (Digital page)
Today, cities contribute to 70% of the world's emissions, consume more than 75% of the world's natural resources and by 2050, two thirds of the world population are expected to live in cities. To enhance the impact, this will focus on cities. KPMG professionals are proud to launch the Net Zero Urban Program in collaboration with United Cities. The aim is to bridge sustainable technological solutions and capital using technology and partnership. Explore more here.
How diversity can save our climate (Survey)
KPMG in the UK’s recent diversity for net zero survey has shown a strong consensus that diversity should be considered when delivering on net zero targets. However, half the respondents believe not enough is being done to ensure diversity is being considered in climate-related decision making. The research has shown that diverse boards are more ambitious with their climate strategies, explore more here.
