Sarah O'Neill

Associate Director

KPMG in Ireland

Sarah leads on decarbonisation services in KPMG International, with a focus on decarbonisation strategy, sustainable finance and transition planning services for financial institutions, with a focus on private equity, asset management and insurance.

As part of KPMG’s global climate and decarbonisation team, she supports clients globally, with focus on supporting financial institutions to assess climate impacts and incorporate strategic climate considerations across the investment cycle, business strategy and operations, including responding to emerging regulatory and market demands, and Sustainable Finance, including Transition and Adaptation Finance.

Her background spans climate, sustainability and economic development, with experience in emerging markets and with governments, international donors, third sector and private sector organisations, emphasising social impact and the Just Transition. 

  • Decarbonisation
  • Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
  • MPhil Development Studies, University of Cambridge

  • BA Economics and Social Studies, Trinity College Dublin

  • Financial Services

  • Private Equity

  • Asset Management

  • Insurance

  • Corporates