ESG Strategy, Transformation & Implementation

In today’s world, where the climate crisis and social inequality are critical concerns, sustainable business practices are increasingly vital. Recognizing this, ESG has transitioned from a desirable option to a fundamental strategy for competitive success. Companies adept at integrating ESG principles are poised to unlock new opportunities, while those that hesitate risk their business viability.

KPMG’s ESG Strategy services guide clients in formulating and executing ESG strategies that align with their growth objectives, harmonizing business needs with environmental, societal, and stakeholder considerations. We collaborate with financial institutions and diverse sector clients, motivated by capital market demands and shareholder expectations, to embed ESG factors into their core business strategies.

KPMG’s ESG Strategy professionals offer the following services:

• ESG maturity and ambition assessments, including conducting gap assessments against industry frameworks and market best practice, and peer benchmarking
• Materiality assessments to identify material ESG risks and opportunities
• ESG strategy development, aligned to and integrated with, corporate strategy and financial plan
• ESG strategy implementation support and PMO services

As a top-selling baby food brand in China, our client, dedicated to producing the purest, natural products, operates across the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, and the UK. Collaborating with our ESG Strategy teams in the UK, we embarked on a journey to redefine their ESG strategy. This involved benchmarking against industry best practices, engaging key stakeholders to identify core environmental and social issues, and crafting a tailored ESG strategy.

The result was a comprehensive three-year action plan with ambitious sustainability targets, setting a new standard in the baby food industry and solidifying the client’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility.