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
Head of Sustainable Futures
“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
‘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
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 advisory and assurance
"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."
Thomas Ball
Nature, Biodiversity and Land Use Lead
"Climate change and loss of biodiversity are inextricably linked. I’m passionate about supporting businesses transition to a net zero AND nature positive economy."
Gary Borland
Renewable Energy M&A
"The climate crisis is now seen as the single most important issue facing the world today."
Terence McGovern
Energy & Decarbonisation
"The successful adoption and integration of renewable energy technologies will be integral to delivering on local and global climate goals."
Philip Connolly
Energy Policy and Decarbonisation Specialist
"The best time for climate action was 20 years ago, the second best time is now."
James Fitton
Climate Change Expert
“It is important that we enhance resilience to climate change in order to protect people, economies, and ecosystems.”
Anikó Kraft
Associate Director
“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.”
Sarah Moran
Climate Risk Expert
‘I’m passionate about improving climate resilience, supporting our clients as they navigate the complexities of climate risk and financing of the green transition.’
Lucie Murphy
Renewable Energy M&A
"I enjoy advising our clients in the renewable energy, technology and transport sectors who are investing in sustainability focused technology to improve the future of our planet."
Barry O'Dwyer
Climate Change Expert
"I aim to support science-based decision-making for climate action that employs the most up-to-date and robust scientific data and analyses."
Caroline Pope
Sustainability Expert
"We all have the ability to make positive change for society and the planet now and for the generations ahead. What could be more important than that?”