KPMG at COP29

Accelerating the energy transition is the most critical step in helping to decarbonize the global economy, and as energy demand continues to rise, the transition to clean energy solutions remains a challenge due to cost, policy and technology maturity issues. Events and thought leadership associated with this theme are outlined below:

Flagship Event | New solutions to achieve the 2030 target of tripling global renewable energy capacity: the role of finance, technology, innovation, and AI (Flagship event)

Following our COP28 report on the key challenges of scaling renewables, this session will explore several solution areas that will help in meeting this critical climate ambition by 2030.

Green transformation: Diverging paths, common goals

Bringing together leaders from Asia, the US, and Europe, this panel discussion will look at various energy transition strategies and the role that climate finance has to play.

CCUS — Building the foundation to a net-zero future

Exploring the future of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and its crucial role in achieving net-zero.

Coal-to-Clean Initiative by World Economic Forum (WEF) and KPMG

The session will explore transition finance, including opportunities for private capital mobilization for emerging markets, innovative financing mechanisms, partnership efforts between public, philanthropy and private sectors, as well as the key barriers to this transition.

Climate transition plans: Challenges and solutions

Join a panel of climate professionals as they look at climate transition plans, including the challenges and opportunities behind developing fit-for-purpose climate transition plans.

Greenwashing: Are your green claims robust enough to withstand scrutiny and avoid greenwashing accusations?

With sustainability and transparency at the forefront of the business landscape, the issue of greenwashing has emerged. During this session, panelists will provide their view on the trends and risks associated with greenwashing and appropriate protective responses.

Unlocking the Scope 3 opportunity — Insights from Asia Pacific

Join this panel discussion to gain insights on the Scope 3 emissions landscape in the Asia Pacific region, with real-life examples of how companies are responding to one of the defining climate challenges of our time.

Innovative Urban Solutions: Resource Circularity and Efficient Resiliency

As cities face growing challenges in optimizing land-use and driving resource circularity at the energy-waste-water nexus, a holistic approach to urban planning is critical. How can innovative urban solutions such as district cooling systems and smart waste management contribute to circularity? How can cities achieve “efficient resiliency”, a forward-thinking approach for more sustainable cities?

Innovative technology for resilient infrastructure

Accompanying the launch of a report in collaboration with ICSI, explore how digitalization and AI are driving infrastructure resilience and sustainability to support climate adaptation.

Integrating Multi-Capital Measurement for Climate Adaptation Investment

Join KPMG and speakers from the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure, GIST Impact, and AON for a discussion on how assessment of natural, social, human and financial capitals – including their monetary valuation - can guide capital allocation, reduce impacts and build the resilience of businesses and communities. Panelists will discuss how diverse capital metrics can be integrated into decision-making, and will address the practical challenges of aligning these approaches with finance and strategic management processes. 

Promoting Climate Resilient PPP for Infrastructure Projects and the SDGs

Join this session focusing on the critical role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to accelerate the development and implementation of climate-resilient infrastructure – ahead of the UNECE-led development of a Guide to Resilient PPPs that will be published at COP30. It will bring perspectives from both global north and global south, with the articulation of key challenges for emerging markets. This event will promote active discussion between panellists and audience members to address challenges, identify opportunities to bridge gaps between strategy and implementation.