As regulatory demands and stakeholder pressure has intensified, ESG has gone from being just an expectation to being a strategic imperative. Investors, regulators, employees and communities increasingly call for environmental, social and governance responsibility throughout the value chain.

A failure to take action may entail reputational, legal and financial risks. But with a structured approach, ESG topics become levers of competitiveness, innovation and access to capital.

KPMG helps organisations to integrate ESG considerations into their decision-making processes, to align their strategic goals with international standards and to develop future-proof governance models – without losing sight of the need to create value for the business and for society.

How we help you incorporate ESG into your business strategy

At KPMG, we help companies design and implement ESG strategies that balance the aims of economic growth with the interests of stakeholders and society.

Our work starts with a customised, in-depth analysis of the ESG maturity of your organisation, followed by concrete and sustainable action plans.

ESG Overview

Analysis of ESG tendencies, risks and opportunities with an impact on your business. Positioning relative to industry peers and ESG performance benchmarking.
Development of ESG Strategy

Building an ESG strategy geared to creating long-term value, including the governance model, strategic options and roadmap for action.
Assessment of ESG Maturity and Goals

Using KPMG's own tools to assess the current level of ESG maturity and define goals aligned with industry best practice and market demands.
Circular Economy Strategies

Integrating circularity principles into operating models, focused on cutting waste and costs over the product and supplier life cycle.
(Double) Materiality Analysis

Identifying topics that are materially relevant to the organisation and stakeholders, through a customised assessment, aligned with recognised frameworks.
ESG Communication

Support in defining and communicating ESG commitments, improving how the issue is perceived by investors, clients and other stakeholders.

ESG Strategy is not just a matter of doing good, but rather doing the right thing. By giving priority to environmental, social and governance factors, companies can not only create a better world, but also enjoy lasting success to the benefit of all involved.

Fernando Mascarenhas

Advisory Partner

KPMG Portugal