Sustainable Infrastructure & Asset Management

Get expert ESG-focused guidance for sustainable infrastructure projects

In an era marked by heightened focus on sustainability and ESG outcomes, organisations grapple with the imperative to integrate these principles into infrastructure projects. At KPMG, our Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory offers pioneering guidance and strategic counsel tailored to address this pressing need.

From Lifecycle Asset Management to Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Target Operating Model implementation, we empower clients to optimise efficiency, stakeholder management, and environmental sustainability.

Discover how our expertise can propel your organisation towards leading the transition to sustainable infrastructure as standard practice.

Services

How we can help

Asset Management

We assist in developing Asset Management strategies and Target Operating Models for transport organisations, energy providers, water operating companies, ports, airports, and government entities.

We collaborate with clients to enhance Whole Life Asset Management capabilities, particularly in renewable energy and water usage contexts. We look to develop data-driven techniques for analysis and address Asset Management-related infrastructure issues, including those within Smart Cities.

We define and enhance asset management processes and procedures, supporting management in developing new and emerging capabilities to reach climate and sustainability targets. We can act as a key advocate for Sustainable Asset Management Advisory services, both internally and externally.

Sustainable Infrastructure development

We develop and implement sustainable strategies for infrastructure investments, reviewing proposals and business cases from a sustainability perspective. We conduct ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) due diligence and valuations to ensure sustainable investment practices.

We formulate strategies to accelerate the transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and reduce emissions across the value chain for capital projects, operational infrastructure or sustainability functions striving to introduce change.

Target Operating Models (TOMs)

We collaborate with clients to design and implement effective Target Operating Models for sustainable infrastructure projects. Utilising sector expertise in strategy, innovation, and sustainability we can optimise operational efficiency and stakeholder management to improve ESG and Sustainability outcomes.

We incorporate process optimisation and digital solutions to enhance infrastructure delivery, performance, and sustainability.

Transition to Sustainable Infrastructure

We can help navigate regulatory requirements and compliance issues to ensure sustainable infrastructure development aligns with government policies, new industry standards and global best practices.

We specialise in developing green procurement strategies, circular economy strategies for the built environment and implementing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) solutions. We can help define the cost-benefits analysis to include social.

Case study - Charting Ireland's gigawatt-scale green energy transition

Prior to KPMG's engagement, a plan for a green energy hub in Ireland's southern region was outlined. The initiative aims to harness offshore wind energy to produce green hydrogen, serving as a pivotal resource for strategic, long-term energy storage, ensuring firm carbon-free electricity generation, and facilitating the decarbonisation of local industries. These proposed endeavours are poised to significantly advance Ireland's net-zero ambitions while concurrently bolstering energy security.

KPMG undertook a feasibility study with an integrated service offering providing a thorough assessment across technical, planning, commercial, and economic dimensions. The project began by defining goals, aligning with national policies, and identifying stakeholders.

KPMG worked with a partner to provide specialist advise in relation to the technical analysis which involved overseeing the development of an energy balance model to estimate infrastructure size and costs. Planning and spatial assessments considered policy reviews and site constraints for strategic energy use.

Economic appraisal focused on societal benefits, supporting engagement with state bodies, partners, and local communities. Commercial appraisal explored strategic options and structures for a nascent hydrogen market, within regulatory and policy frameworks.

Post KPMG's assessment, the client can now proceed with confidence in their green energy hub project. We have defined clear goals, assessed policy alignment, and identified stakeholders.

Our technical analysis ensured accurate infrastructure sizing and cost estimates. Through planning and spatial considerations, we've addressed site constraints. Economic and commercial appraisals have highlighted societal benefits and strategic options for entering the hydrogen market.

KPMG's integrated service offering provides actionable insights for future planning, commercial structuring, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with best practices in business case development for sustainable energy systems.