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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is about more than your environmental credentials. It’s what forms the overall story and purpose of your business – how you impact the world, how you contribute to society and how you conduct yourself.

It’s crucial for companies that want to be dynamic and resilient in a changing business environment, as they respond to a wave of scrutiny from a range of stakeholders – from investors and regulators to employees and customers.

KPMG publishes regular research, insights, and opinions on the hot topics in sustainable business. We set out to inform, challenge and provoke; to drive new thinking and change the status quo. Read on to explore our latest thinking, initiatives and events, or jump directly to one of the following sections:

Environmental, social, governance (ESG) and sustainability
Sustainable finance
Climate change and decarbonization
Measurement, assurance and reporting

Michael Wagemans

Partner, Head of Sustainability | Advisory

KPMG in Belgium

Our latest insights

Lighthouse as a symbol of the strategic orientation in AI

From reporting to reality: How CSRD 2.0 elevates the role of data and AI in ESG

The new era of sustainability reporting.

Steven Mulkens and Margaux Mamdy from KPMG in Belgium.

The power of ESG assurance: greater trust, lower risk

How independent verification builds credibility and creates value.

Belgian family businesses: insights from the Global Family Business Survey

How Belgian family firms are embracing sustainability and next-generation engagement.

Key takeaways: Power of ESG event

Today’s world is just 7% circular.

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Environmental, social, governance (ESG) and sustainability

Belgian family businesses: insights from the Global Family Business Survey

How Belgian family firms are embracing sustainability and next-generation engagement.

Building tomorrow: The opportunity of sustainable building materials

Driving growth in the construction industry.

Leading responsibly: Preparing for the EU Forced Labor Regulation

Understand the risks and build robust due diligence frameworks.

ESG voices

Short podcasts addressing the opportunities and challenges of ESG.

People planting together, symbolizing teamwork and a sustainable future.

Love Tomorrow and KPMG, building a sustainable future together

Turning sustainability into measurable progress and shared opportunities.

Shaping sustainable impact

Reflections on The Impact Circle and Love Tomorrow Summit 2025.

Incentivizing long-term value creation

Linking sustainability metrics to board members’ pay.

Aerial view of a solar farm with grazing sheep, showcasing sustainable land use and self-generated renewable energy.

Driving Transformation: LCL’s Inspiring ESG Journey

How LCL, together with KPMG, invests in sustainability and growth.

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Sustainable finance

ESG in Banking

ESG associated opportunities and risks are becoming more relevant for financial institutions.

ESG associated opportunities and risks become more relevant for financial institutions.

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Climate change and decarbonization

Key takeaways: Power of ESG event

Today’s world is just 7% circular.

Kobe Geryl from KPMG in Belgium and Geert Aelbrecht from BESIX are at a BESIX construction site, discussing the company’s climate transition.

Sustainability in action: BESIX’s Role in Driving the Climate Transition

With KPMG’s support, BESIX turns climate goals into daily action across global sites.

The image shows a dramatic divide between a lush forest on one side and a barren, deforested area on the other.

Start today: Action strategies for EUDR Compliance

Key takeaways from our event

The EU deforestation-free regulation (EUDR):

Reaching compliance and securing business continuity

A man and a girl outdoors with insect hotels, fostering biodiversity by supporting pollinators

The stage is set; now is the time to act

Reflections on COP16.

Brussels prepares for the electric vehicle revolution

The Brussels-Capital Region is gearing up for the installation of charging points in car parks.

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Navigating the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: A Game Changer for Global Trade.

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Measurement, assurance and reporting

From reporting to reality: How CSRD 2.0 elevates the role of data and AI in ESG

The new era of sustainability reporting.

COP30 – From words to action: A “Global Mutirão” for climate

Solving data asymmetry to accelerate decarbonization and nature-positive investments.

KPMG at COP30

In November 2025, KPMG professionals will be present in São Paulo and at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

In November 2025, KPMG professionals will be present in São Paulo and at COP30 in Belém.

Proposed amendments to simplify ESRS

EFRAG proposes revisions to standards.

Veronique Toully and Pieter Deurinck from UCB along with Peter Van den Spiegel from KPMG in Belgium, explain how UCB is making sustainability a core commitment.

From reporting to reality: how UCB makes sustainability a core commitment

With AI and automation, UCB turns ESG goals into performance and strategic impact.

Voluntary sustainability reporting is a powerful strategic tool

The Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs helps start sustainability reporting, even if not legally required.

The VSME helps start sustainability reporting, even if not legally required.

People working around a table with sustainability-related materials, including a small globe, wind turbine model, and documents featuring graphs and charts.

The power of ESG: shifting from reporting-led to business-led, driven by sustainability rules

Key takeaways from our ESG District event.

Kurt Verheggen, General Counsel at Barco, and Emmanuel Leroux, Sr. Counsel at KPMG Law explain the role of Legal experts in CSRD reporting.

Sustainability reporting is often a balancing act

The implementation of the CSRD brings a range of legal challenges to the forefront of sustainability reporting.

CSRD brings legal challenges to the forefront of reporting.

A person is looking at the sustainability reporting on a tablet.

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

Preparing today to secure future growth and profitability.

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