Tax and the ESG agenda are inextricably linked.
The need for companies to ‘do the right thing by society’ has shone a light on their tax affairs. Meanwhile, governments are keen to drive tax transparency and to use tax as an incentive to help achieve their environmental and social ambitions.
At the same time, tax is itself an ESG metric. As stakeholders apply an ESG lens to their assessments of businesses, tax strategy and governance have become an important pillar of a firm’s ESG story and reputation.
As a tax leader, you must consider not just how to support your organisation’s ESG journey, but also how to add value to it. So, what is your role in supporting the ESG agenda in your organisation? And in such a vast area, where should you start? In our Tax Leaders’ ESG To-Do List series, we help to answer just that.
The Tax Leaders’ ESG To-Do List
The Tax Leaders' ESG To-Do List: SSE
In this video, Ruth is joined by Martin McEwen from SSE to talk about the sustainability issues important to SSE and some of the great work they are doing in this space.
Read our full blog here.
In talks with:
- Martin McEwen, SSE
- Ruth Wallace, Director, Tax
The Tax Leaders' ESG To-Do List: Life science sector
In this video, KPMG’s sector experts discuss the ESG challenges facing Life Science organisations and what that means from a tax perspective.
Read our full blog here.
In talks with:
- Elizabeth Keshav, Director, Indirect Tax
- Nasrin Moola, Director, ESG Reporting and Assurance
The Tax Leaders' ESG To-Do List: Technology, Media and Telco sector
In this video, Carol Newham is joined by KPMG’s sector experts to discuss the ESG challenges facing technology, media and telco organisations and what that means from a tax perspective.
Read our full blog here.
In talks with:
- Sarah Beeraje, Senior Manager, Indirect Tax
- Holly Gregory, Senior Manager, ESG Assurance
The Tax Leaders' ESG To-Do List: Financial Services sector
In this video, Carol Newham discusses the ESG challenges facing financial services organisations and what that means from a tax perspective. And in such a vast area, where should tax leaders start?
Read our full blog here.
In talks with:
- Andrew Seagren, Partner, Tax (Banking)
- Charlotte Lo, Partner, Banking Accounting Advisory
The Tax Leaders' ESG To-Do List: Energy and Natural Resources sector
In this video, Carol Newham discusses the ESG issues facing organisations in the Energy and Natural Resources sector and what that means from a tax perspective.
Read our full blog here.
In talks with:
- Nil Dutt, Director, International Tax
- Liz Harrowell, Director, Climate Risk and Strategy
The Tax Leaders' ESG To-Do List: Industrial Manufacturing sector
In this video, Carol Newham discusses the ESG challenges facing Industrial Manufacturing organisations, what that means from a tax perspective and what, in such a vast area, should be at the top of your to-do list?
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In talks with:
- Judy Harrison, Director, International Tax
- Monica Mosis, Associate Director, Climate Risk and Strategy
The Tax Leaders' ESG To-Do List: Consumer sector
In this video, Carol Newham discusses the ESG challenges facing consumer organisations, what that means from a tax perspective and what, in such a vast area, should be at the top of your to-do list?
Read our full blog here.
In talks with:
- Lee Holloway, Partner, International Tax
- Rachel Orton, Director, Climate Risk & Strategy
What does Net Zero mean for tax?
Decarbonisation will see business operations and supply chains transformed – with far-reaching implications for tax functions.
Read our full blog here.
In talks with:
- Andrew Bradford, Partner, Indirect Tax
- Alex Goodall, Senior Manager, Innovation, T&L Claims & Incentives
Why tax is crucial to the supply chain of the future?
Transforming the supply chain is a critical part of the ESG agenda and journey to Net Zero.
Read our full blog here.
In talks with:
- Tim Sarson, Partner, Value Chain Management
- Tania Segovia Tornero, Partner, Consumer Indirect Tax
Tax transparency: an ESG priority
By driving transparency, tax functions can enhance their organisations’ ESG narratives. But what opportunities and challenges will they face?
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In talks with:
How will you engage your most demanding ESG stakeholder?
Achieving your ESG goals will mean incentivising your workforce – and meeting their demand that the business does the right thing. That creates complex implications for tax leaders.
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In talks with:
Tax governance: an ESG essential
Tax risk management is a fundamental pillar of an organisation’s ESG story. How robust is your governance framework?
Read our full blog here.
In talks with:
- Sam Matute, Partner, Global Compliance & Transformation
- Raquel Kjaersgaard, Corporate Tax Manager
Please contact us if you’d like to discuss how KPMG can help you support your organisation’s ESG journey.
