Upcoming Sustainability Events
Connect with our partners and other thought leaders as they share insights on emerging sustainability issues.
Events
Upcoming Events
Date
| Event Details | Location |
September
| Workiva AmplifyChange is constant—new regulations, increased investor scrutiny, emerging technologies, more responsibilities. We tackle all this and more at Amplify. | Washington, D.C |
September
| New York Climate WeekClimate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 900 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening. | New York, New York |
October
| Sustainability Reporting USA 2025Reuters event focused on the practicalities of sustainability reporting and compliance. Key topics include Technical, Regulatory Demands, Impactful Climate Actions, Compliance, Reporting - (Government, Corporate and Finance sectors) | Boston, MA |
November
| 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the largest global event for discussions and negotiations on climate change. The meeting is held annually, with the presidency rotating among the five regions recognized by the United Nations. | Belem, Brazil |
On Demand
Date
| Event Details | Location |
August
| Unlocking the Full Value of Climate Risk AssessmentsJoin us for a practical and forward-looking session designed to help companies unlock the full value of climate risk assessments. | Webcast |
June
| California Climate Laws: What Your Company Needs to Know Ahead of the CARB Requirements | WorkivaWhether you’re leading sustainability, finance, risk, or legal efforts, this webinar will help you turn regulatory complexity into a clear action plan—and stay a step ahead as climate disclosure rules evolve. | Webcast |
June
| Sustainable supply chain under geopolitical and climate tensionsIn the current shifting period marked by geopolitical tensions, high energy prices and environmental pressures, businesses worldwide are increasingly compelled to adopt measures that safeguard their supply chains and consider their own business conduct. Hosted by KPMG International with global perspectives on the EU sustainable supply chain regulation, lessons learned from the German Supply Chain Act, impact of US tariffs on global supply chains, an overview of the UK's approach to SSC, challenges within Asian supply chains, and a corporation tax lens. | Webcast |
May
| Beyond Compliance: Unlocking opportunity through value chain due diligenceView the recording of this webcast on the fundamentals of value chain due diligence and its significance in today’s business landscape. We looked at the current state of CSDDD and the proposed changes under the European Commission’s Omnibus proposal, and covered critical lessons learned on conducting due diligence in preparation for the EU Deforestation Regulation as the December 31 deadline approaches. KPMG’s specialists shared fundamental business benefits to be gained from value chain due diligence – going beyond compliance to capture value and better business results. | Webcast |
April
| Navigating California's Climate Laws: Turning Compliance into Competitive AdvantageKPMG's Maura Hodge spoke on this Workiva webcast about transforming regulatory mandates into opportunities for innovation and growth. This session provides actionable insights into the overlap between California's climate laws and other emerging regulations, which can empower your business to streamline reporting processes and build a resilient sustainability strategy. Understand the tangible benefits of compliance—from improved stakeholder trust to enhanced operational efficiency. | Webcast |
April
| Leaders 2050: Sustainability TrailblazersIn this inaugural event of the Leaders 2050: Sustainability Trailblazers speaker series, features Maura Hodge, the US Sustainability Leader at KPMG. Designed to inspire, educate, and engage future leaders in sustainability, this event will delve into the theme of embedding sustainability in your life and career. Maura will share her personal and professional journey that led her to become a leader in the field. | |
April
| Achieve Your Sustainability Goals with KPMG & SAP: And End-to-End JourneyThis enlightening and engaging webinar explores the exciting and evolving world of sustainability, focusing on how cutting edge technology is revolutionizing SAP sustainability projects. Discover how innovative solutions from KPMG are helping clients tackle the carbon accounting challenge and embark on a transformative journey supported by AI technology. | Webcast |
April
| What does California climate risk reporting look like?In this webcast, we’ll take an in-depth look at the climate risk reporting required under SB-261 (Climate-Related Financial Risk Act) by January 1, 2026. This is applicable to all US companies | Webcast |
Upcoming
Upcoming Events
Date
| Event Details | Location |
September
| Workiva AmplifyChange is constant—new regulations, increased investor scrutiny, emerging technologies, more responsibilities. We tackle all this and more at Amplify. | Washington, D.C |
September
| New York Climate WeekClimate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 900 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening. | New York, New York |
October
| Sustainability Reporting USA 2025Reuters event focused on the practicalities of sustainability reporting and compliance. Key topics include Technical, Regulatory Demands, Impactful Climate Actions, Compliance, Reporting - (Government, Corporate and Finance sectors) | Boston, MA |
November
| 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the largest global event for discussions and negotiations on climate change. The meeting is held annually, with the presidency rotating among the five regions recognized by the United Nations. | Belem, Brazil |
On Demand
On Demand
Date
| Event Details | Location |
August
| Unlocking the Full Value of Climate Risk AssessmentsJoin us for a practical and forward-looking session designed to help companies unlock the full value of climate risk assessments. | Webcast |
June
| California Climate Laws: What Your Company Needs to Know Ahead of the CARB Requirements | WorkivaWhether you’re leading sustainability, finance, risk, or legal efforts, this webinar will help you turn regulatory complexity into a clear action plan—and stay a step ahead as climate disclosure rules evolve. | Webcast |
June
| Sustainable supply chain under geopolitical and climate tensionsIn the current shifting period marked by geopolitical tensions, high energy prices and environmental pressures, businesses worldwide are increasingly compelled to adopt measures that safeguard their supply chains and consider their own business conduct. Hosted by KPMG International with global perspectives on the EU sustainable supply chain regulation, lessons learned from the German Supply Chain Act, impact of US tariffs on global supply chains, an overview of the UK's approach to SSC, challenges within Asian supply chains, and a corporation tax lens. | Webcast |
May
| Beyond Compliance: Unlocking opportunity through value chain due diligenceView the recording of this webcast on the fundamentals of value chain due diligence and its significance in today’s business landscape. We looked at the current state of CSDDD and the proposed changes under the European Commission’s Omnibus proposal, and covered critical lessons learned on conducting due diligence in preparation for the EU Deforestation Regulation as the December 31 deadline approaches. KPMG’s specialists shared fundamental business benefits to be gained from value chain due diligence – going beyond compliance to capture value and better business results. | Webcast |
April
| Navigating California's Climate Laws: Turning Compliance into Competitive AdvantageKPMG's Maura Hodge spoke on this Workiva webcast about transforming regulatory mandates into opportunities for innovation and growth. This session provides actionable insights into the overlap between California's climate laws and other emerging regulations, which can empower your business to streamline reporting processes and build a resilient sustainability strategy. Understand the tangible benefits of compliance—from improved stakeholder trust to enhanced operational efficiency. | Webcast |
April
| Leaders 2050: Sustainability TrailblazersIn this inaugural event of the Leaders 2050: Sustainability Trailblazers speaker series, features Maura Hodge, the US Sustainability Leader at KPMG. Designed to inspire, educate, and engage future leaders in sustainability, this event will delve into the theme of embedding sustainability in your life and career. Maura will share her personal and professional journey that led her to become a leader in the field. | |
April
| Achieve Your Sustainability Goals with KPMG & SAP: And End-to-End JourneyThis enlightening and engaging webinar explores the exciting and evolving world of sustainability, focusing on how cutting edge technology is revolutionizing SAP sustainability projects. Discover how innovative solutions from KPMG are helping clients tackle the carbon accounting challenge and embark on a transformative journey supported by AI technology. | Webcast |
April
| What does California climate risk reporting look like?In this webcast, we’ll take an in-depth look at the climate risk reporting required under SB-261 (Climate-Related Financial Risk Act) by January 1, 2026. This is applicable to all US companies | Webcast |
Upcoming Events- Option 2
KPMG Global Energy Conference
The 2024 KPMG Global Energy Conference marks the 20th year that KPMG is bringing together leading experts from across the energy and energy-adjacent sectors to help you navigate the future of the industry.
Location: Houston
FORTUNE Brainstorm Health
Join the Brainstorm Health community-- a powerful gathering of leaders from Fortune 500 and other leading companies at the crossroads of business, health care, technology, and innovation.
Location: Dana Point, CA
SAP Sapphire
KPMG is excited to be a Diamond Global sponsor of SAP Sapphire! This will be our first SAP Sapphire as an SAP partner and we’re looking forward to hearing our clients top challenges and helping them unleash the power of SAP S/4HANA.
Location: Orlando
Social Innovation Summit
Social Innovation Summit is a destination for thinkers, doers, and leaders who are disrupting old models and scaling what works.
Location: Chicago
Global Energy Meet
This year’s meeting is a 9th edition (GEM-2025). It is a forum where business and academia, C level executives intersect to spark development and showcase latest technological developments in Global Energy Issues.
Location: Houston
KPMG Tech and Innovation Symposium
The KPMG Tech and Innovation Symposium is designed to challenge assumptions, spark dialogue, and invigorate innovation in your organization. You won’t want to miss this remarkable, invitation-only experience with other leading thinkers, executives, and innovators in the breathtaking and inspiring setting of Deer Valley, Utah.
Location: Deer Valley
Workiva Amplify
The event to unite thousands of passionate accounting, finance, ESG and GRC professionals.
Location: Denver
Oracle Cloud World
Designed for all Oracle customers and partners, CloudWorld is where you can learn the latest about Oracle solutions—including cloud infrastructure, databases, and applications—from the people who build and use them, all under one roof.
Location: Las Vegas
Workday Rising
Celebrating its 16th year, Workday Rising has established itself as the ultimate resource for how the future works and what’s currently happening in our industry, including innovations in AI and machine learning (ML).
Location: Las Vegas
Salesforce Dreamforce
Dreamforce is returning to San Francisco & Salesforce+ from September 17-19, 2024. Mark your calendars for an epic celebration of customer success and the most impactful event for your business.
Location: San Francisco
Women's Health Innovation Summit
Women’s health is no longer just a mission, it’s a business opportunity. Explore the WHIS experience to find out how we bring the community together to facilitate growth.
Location: New York
Climate Week
Climate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business, government, civil society and the climate sector.
Location: New York
May 15th
KPMG Global Energy Conference
The 2024 KPMG Global Energy Conference marks the 20th year that KPMG is bringing together leading experts from across the energy and energy-adjacent sectors to help you navigate the future of the industry.
Location: Houston
May 20th-21st
FORTUNE Brainstorm Health
Join the Brainstorm Health community-- a powerful gathering of leaders from Fortune 500 and other leading companies at the crossroads of business, health care, technology, and innovation.
Location: Dana Point, CA
June 03rd-05th
SAP Sapphire
KPMG is excited to be a Diamond Global sponsor of SAP Sapphire! This will be our first SAP Sapphire as an SAP partner and we’re looking forward to hearing our clients top challenges and helping them unleash the power of SAP S/4HANA.
Location: Orlando
June 04th-05th
Social Innovation Summit
Social Innovation Summit is a destination for thinkers, doers, and leaders who are disrupting old models and scaling what works.
Location: Chicago
March 03rd-05th
Global Energy Meet
This year’s meeting is a 9th edition (GEM-2025). It is a forum where business and academia, C level executives intersect to spark development and showcase latest technological developments in Global Energy Issues.
Location: Houston
August 05th-07th
KPMG Tech and Innovation Symposium
The KPMG Tech and Innovation Symposium is designed to challenge assumptions, spark dialogue, and invigorate innovation in your organization. You won’t want to miss this remarkable, invitation-only experience with other leading thinkers, executives, and innovators in the breathtaking and inspiring setting of Deer Valley, Utah.
Location: Deer Valley
September 09th-11th
Workiva Amplify
The event to unite thousands of passionate accounting, finance, ESG and GRC professionals.
Location: Denver
September 09th-12th
Oracle Cloud World
Designed for all Oracle customers and partners, CloudWorld is where you can learn the latest about Oracle solutions—including cloud infrastructure, databases, and applications—from the people who build and use them, all under one roof.
Location: Las Vegas
September 16th-19th
Workday Rising
Celebrating its 16th year, Workday Rising has established itself as the ultimate resource for how the future works and what’s currently happening in our industry, including innovations in AI and machine learning (ML).
Location: Las Vegas
September 17th-19th
Salesforce Dreamforce
Dreamforce is returning to San Francisco & Salesforce+ from September 17-19, 2024. Mark your calendars for an epic celebration of customer success and the most impactful event for your business.
Location: San Francisco
September 17th-19th
Women's Health Innovation Summit
Women’s health is no longer just a mission, it’s a business opportunity. Explore the WHIS experience to find out how we bring the community together to facilitate growth.
Location: New York
September 17th-24th
Climate Week
Climate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business, government, civil society and the climate sector.
Location: New York
On Demand Events
SEC Climate Rule Part 4: Disclosing the Impact of Climate Risks in Financial Statements
Join our discussion of the connectivity of climate-related risks to the financial statements – including how to prepare for SOX and financial statement audit requirements over this information. Led by Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader, Julie Santoro, Partner, Department of Professional Practice, ESG, Steve Estes, ESG Governance Leader, and Angie Ty, ESG Reporting Leader.
Location: Webcast
LinkedIn Live: The Wait is Over - the SEC's Final Climate Rule is Here!
US ESG Leaders discuss the SEC’s landmark regulation and what it means for corporate reporting standards and sustainable finance. Led by Rob Fisher, US ESG Leader, and Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader.
Location: Webcast
SEC Climate Rule Webcast Part 1: What Does the Rule Require? (Session 1)
With its climate rule, the SEC aims to provide more consistent, comparable and reliable information for investors. While scaled back from the initial proposal, the final rule significantly expands the reporting required by registrants. Join our discussion to understand what’s required. Led by Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader, and members of the ESG Team in the Department of Professional Practice, Julie Santoro, Anita Chan, and Bryce Ehrhardt.
Location: Webcast
SEC Webcast Part 2: The Impact on Companies’ Enterprise Strategy and Climate Agenda
Focus on how the SEC rule has the power to transform the organization through strategy and implementation across the enterprise, as well as climate, nature, and decarbonization initiatives. Led by Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader, Mark Golovcsenko, Climate and ESG Advisory Leader, and Katherine Blue, Climate and ESG Advisory Leader.
Location: Webcast
May 7th
SEC Climate Rule Part 4: Disclosing the Impact of Climate Risks in Financial Statements
Join our discussion of the connectivity of climate-related risks to the financial statements – including how to prepare for SOX and financial statement audit requirements over this information. Led by Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader, Julie Santoro, Partner, Department of Professional Practice, ESG, Steve Estes, ESG Governance Leader, and Angie Ty, ESG Reporting Leader.
Location: Webcast
March 12th
LinkedIn Live: The Wait is Over - the SEC's Final Climate Rule is Here!
US ESG Leaders discuss the SEC’s landmark regulation and what it means for corporate reporting standards and sustainable finance. Led by Rob Fisher, US ESG Leader, and Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader.
Location: Webcast
March 13th
SEC Climate Rule Webcast Part 1: What Does the Rule Require? (Session 1)
With its climate rule, the SEC aims to provide more consistent, comparable and reliable information for investors. While scaled back from the initial proposal, the final rule significantly expands the reporting required by registrants. Join our discussion to understand what’s required. Led by Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader, and members of the ESG Team in the Department of Professional Practice, Julie Santoro, Anita Chan, and Bryce Ehrhardt.
Location: Webcast
April 09th
SEC Webcast Part 2: The Impact on Companies’ Enterprise Strategy and Climate Agenda
Focus on how the SEC rule has the power to transform the organization through strategy and implementation across the enterprise, as well as climate, nature, and decarbonization initiatives. Led by Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader, Mark Golovcsenko, Climate and ESG Advisory Leader, and Katherine Blue, Climate and ESG Advisory Leader.
Location: Webcast
Upcoming Events
Date | Event Details | Location |
May | SEC Climate Rule Part 4: Disclosing the Impact of Climate Risks in Financial StatementsJoin our discussion of the connectivity of climate-related risks to the financial statements – including how to prepare for SOX and financial statement audit requirements over this information. Led by Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader, Julie Santoro, Partner, Department of Professional Practice, ESG, Steve Estes, ESG Governance Leader, and Angie Ty, ESG Reporting Leader. | Webcast |
May | KPMG Global Energy ConferenceThe 2024 KPMG Global Energy Conference marks the 20th year that KPMG is bringing together leading experts from across the energy and energy-adjacent sectors to help you navigate the future of the industry. | Houston |
May | FORTUNE Brainstorm HealthJoin the Brainstorm Health community-- a powerful gathering of leaders from Fortune 500 and other leading companies at the crossroads of business, health care, technology, and innovation. | Dana Point, CA |
June | SAP SapphireKPMG is excited to be a Diamond Global sponsor of SAP Sapphire! This will be our first SAP Sapphire as an SAP partner and we’re looking forward to hearing our clients top challenges and helping them unleash the power of SAP S/4HANA. | Orlando |
June | Social Innovation SummitSocial Innovation Summit is a destination for thinkers, doers, and leaders who are disrupting old models and scaling what works. | Chicago |
March | Global Energy MeetThis year’s meeting is a 9th edition (GEM-2025). It is a forum where business and academia, C level executives intersect to spark development and showcase latest technological developments in Global Energy Issues. | Houston |
August | KPMG Tech and Innovation SymposiumThe KPMG Tech and Innovation Symposium is designed to challenge assumptions, spark dialogue, and invigorate innovation in your organization. You won’t want to miss this remarkable, invitation-only experience with other leading thinkers, executives, and innovators in the breathtaking and inspiring setting of Deer Valley, Utah. | Deer Valley |
September | Oracle Cloud WorldDesigned for all Oracle customers and partners, CloudWorld is where you can learn the latest about Oracle solutions—including cloud infrastructure, databases, and applications—from the people who build and use them, all under one roof. | Las Vegas |
September | Workiva AmplifyThe event to unite thousands of passionate accounting, finance, ESG and GRC professionals. | Denver |
September | Workday RisingCelebrating its 16th year, Workday Rising has established itself as the ultimate resource for how the future works and what’s currently happening in our industry, including innovations in AI and machine learning (ML). | Las Vegas |
September | Salesforce DreamforceDreamforce is returning to San Francisco & Salesforce+ from September 17-19, 2024. Mark your calendars for an epic celebration of customer success and the most impactful event for your business. | San Francisco |
September | Women's Health Innovation SummitWomen’s health is no longer just a mission, it’s a business opportunity. Explore the WHIS experience to find out how we bring the community together to facilitate growth. | New York |
September | Climate WeekClimate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business, government, civil society and the climate sector. | New York |
On Demand
Date | Event Details | Location |
March | LinkedIn Live: The Wait is Over - the SEC's Final Climate Rule is Here!US ESG Leaders discuss the SEC’s landmark regulation and what it means for corporate reporting standards and sustainable finance. Led by Rob Fisher, US ESG Leader, and Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader. | Webcast |
March | SEC Climate Rule Webcast Part 1: What Does the Rule Require? (Session 1)With its climate rule, the SEC aims to provide more consistent, comparable and reliable information for investors. While scaled back from the initial proposal, the final rule significantly expands the reporting required by registrants. Join our discussion to understand what’s required. Led by Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader, and members of the ESG Team in the Department of Professional Practice, Julie Santoro, Anita Chan, and Bryce Ehrhardt. | Webcast |
| April 09th | SEC Webcast Part 2: The Impact on Companies’ Enterprise Strategy and Climate AgendaFocus on how the SEC rule has the power to transform the organization through strategy and implementation across the enterprise, as well as climate, nature, and decarbonization initiatives. Led by Maura Hodge, ESG Audit Leader, Mark Golovcsenko, Climate and ESG Advisory Leader, and Katherine Blue, Climate and ESG Advisory Leader. | Webcast |