Sustainable insight

On a quarterly basis, we introduce topics that are shaping the sustainability debate and that we believe have a direct impact on business and therefore require attention. In addition to explaining the issues and sharing industry practice, we suggest concrete steps for a better understanding and management of these concerns.

Sustainable Insight: Expect the Unexpected

In this issue of Sustainable Insight, KPMG's network of firms analyzes a system of ten sustainability megaforces that will impact each and every business over the next 20 years.

Sustainable insight - COP17 in Durban

This edition of Sustainable Insight is intended as a business briefing on the COP17 talks in Durban.

The Nature of Ecosystem Service Risks for Business

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (BES) degradation and loss has gained business’ attention in recent years. However, while a few leading businesses understand the challenges, a number of businesses do not have this matter on their radar screen.

Articulating the value of Sustainability to investors

In this edition of Sustainable Insight we explore the emerging trends within the investment community and determine the implications for businesses in terms of how they manage ESG factors and communicate to investors.

Accounting for Water

Businesses are starting to recognise the connection between water security and economic prosperity. Water scarcity presents businesses with a number of risks that need to be quantified across the extended supply chain.

City typology as the basis for policy

Local authorities are well placed to help the EU reach its 2020 targets. Encouragingly, many cities are already using the opportunities available to place the issue of climate change on a solid footing.

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