The climate change & sustainability agenda has finally reached a tipping point. No longer is it considered a corporate social responsibility topic, but rather a strategic commercial issue for Irish businesses.
Social, regulatory and investor pressures mean Irish business will need to respond to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) topics to stay relevant and drive long-term shareholder value.
KPMG Sustainable Futures is a dedicated cross-functional team of experts who help corporates and public sector clients plan and execute programmes addressing ESG topics, decarbonisation, and long-term value creation.
At KPMG, we believe that organisations that rise to these challenges and show leadership will be rewarded by their stakeholders and gain access to new opportunities. Those businesses that fail to act may put their margins and even business models at risk.
Whether your organisation is just beginning its sustainability journey, reporting on its progress, or financing new initiatives, we have the knowledge and the people to support you.
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Our multidisciplinary team includes sustainability practitioners, economists, engineers, corporate strategists, accountants and financiers, working together to help clients navigate the complex and fast-evolving climate change and sustainability agenda.
Russell Smyth
Partner, Head of Sustainable Futures and Corporate Finance
“Sustainability has gone from an optional corporate social responsibility item to being the number one strategic priority for organisations globally.”
James Delahunt
Partner, Corporate Finance, Head of Energy & Natural Resources
‘Achieving Ireland’s Climate Action Plan target of 80% Renewable Electricity by 2030 will involve one of the most significant levels of public and private capital investment into a single sector in the history of the State.’
Mike Hayes
Partner, Global Head of Renewables
"There is no room for delay in relation to climate – we need action today"
Shane O'Reilly
ESG Strategy Lead
"We are moving from corporate commitments on ESG to corporate actions on ESG and KPMG are best placed to partner with its clients to deliver on that action."
Lorraine McCann
Sustainability Reporting Lead
"Sustainability reporting is not the end goal - it’s the first step in a long-term transformation that will significantly improve the longevity and value of your business."
Sarah Moran
ESG Advisory Lead
‘I’m passionate about improving climate resilience, supporting our clients as they navigate the complexities of climate risk and financing of the green transition.’
Thomas Ball
Nature, Biodiversity and Land Use Lead
"Climate change and the loss of nature and biodiversity are inextricably linked. Neither can be solved in isolation. We’re privileged to be working with the public and private sectors to drive the transition to a net zero AND nature positive economy."
Terence McGovern
Energy and Decarbonisation Lead
"The successful adoption and integration of renewable energy technologies will be integral to delivering on local and global climate goals."
Barry O'Dwyer
Climate Change Lead
"I aim to support science-based decision-making for climate action that employs the most up-to-date and robust scientific data and analyses."
Lucie Murphy
Renewable Energy M&A Expert
"Onshore wind and solar are a cornerstone of Ireland’s energy strategy, delivering substantial renewable electricity, cutting fossil fuel dependence, and advancing national decarbonisation goals."
Anikó Kraft
ESG Strategy Expert
“It is easy to consider ESG as a compliance-driven cost exercise; I want to help clients get a good return on the resources they invest in sustainability.”
James Fitton
Climate Change Expert
“It is important that we enhance resilience to climate change in order to protect people, economies, and ecosystems.”
Caroline Pope
Sustainability Expert
"Many business leaders are seeing the relationship between long term success and sustainability. My role is to help find these relationships and grow them.”
Kevin Barry
Sustainable Finance and Climate Risk Expert
"I’m passionate about helping clients navigate climate risk, evolving regulations, and sustainable finance challenges - translating complexity into strategic clarity and long-term opportunity. Climate action, when done well, is a value driver.”