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An overview of global KPMG news:

Middle East

AI’s $15.7 trillion global prize comes at a growing environmental cost A new report from KPMG warns that while the economic benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) could reach dazzling heights, the opportunity comes with a rising environmental cost.
21 May 2026
Uganda

Businesses in Uganda are gradually embracing ESG, says KPMG A study of 56 businesses in Uganda shows that many companies are moving toward better environmental and social practices.
15 January 2026
Australia

KPMG launches latest round of $370,000 Nature Positive Challenge Big Four accounting and consulting firm KPMG has launched the latest round of its annual Nature Positive Challenge, with $370,000 worth of prizes and professional services up for grabs.
29 October 2025
Australia

Ethical oil startup Levur wins $100,000 in KPMG Nature Positive Challenge KPMG has selected NSW-based ethical oil startup Levur as the latest winner of its annual Nature Positive Prize, with reef restoration company Coral Maker taking home the People’s Choice award.
27 January 2025
Middle East

Six steps CFOs should take to drive their sustainability and ESG agenda Sustainability initiatives have become a fundamental aspect of the expectations of CFOs, and their financial management strategy.
12 December 2024
Australia

KPMG’s environmental start-up challenge back for another round The Nature Positive prize established by KPMG is back for another round, this time with a focus on the regenerative economy and sustainable food systems and a call-out to First Nations start-ups.
17 October 2024
United Arab Emirates

How digital banking is driving the UAE's sustainability agenda As the UAE aims to mobilize over AED 1 trillion in sustainable financing by 2030, Abbas Basrai – partner and head of Financial Services at KPMG Lower Gulf – outlines how the evolution of digital bank
22 August 2024
Canada

Canadian firms worried extreme weather will harm their bottom line The overwhelming majority (92%) of Canadian businesses fear the extreme weather events of the last year are the “new normal” and they will be hit by a climate-related event, according to a recent KPM
09 August 2024
Middle East

GRI and IFRS unite to set new sustainability reporting standard The expanded collaboration between the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation signifies a pivotal moment for corporate sustainability
27 June 2024
United Arab Emirates

UAE banking sector taking more initiative in sustainability The UAE banking sector will play a crucial role in facilitating the country’s shift towards a more sustainable economy.
13 May 2024
United Kingdom

UK risks squandering early net zero leadership While various sources suggest the country is lagging behind in its transition to a zero carbon economy, a new study contends that the UK may actually be half-way to net zero.
22 November 2023
Canada

KPMG Canada launches Decarbonization Hub KPMG Canada yesterday announced the launch of a Decarbonization Hub to help clients reach emissions reduction goals.
02 November 2023
United Kingdom

Eight ways family businesses can boost sustainability strategy A new report has highlighted eight key success factors for the sustainability and digitalisation strategies of family businesses.
05 May 2023
Canada

Businesses want more government incentives for green transition Businesses say they need more help from the government to help Canada transition to a greener economy, according to a KPMG report.
22 March 2023
Bahrain

KPMG hosts Bahraini leaders for ins and outs of decarbonization Over 100 business leaders in Bahrain recently convened at the Downtown Rotana Hotel to discuss the topic of decarbonization and net zero. A round-up of the event’s key takeaways.
08 February 2023
Middle East

ESG due diligence on the rise in the mergers & acquisitions scene The ESG megatrend is increasingly entering the word of mergers & acquisitions, according to new research by KPMG.
26 January 2023
Australia

BCG and KPMG on board for Qantas emissions reductions scheme National carrier Qantas has launched a new initiative to reduce flight emissions through sustainable fuel alternatives, with consulting firms KPMG and Boston Consulting Group among initial partners.
15 November 2022
United Kingdom

Wafa Jafri on the importance of diversity to the energy transition Leading the energy and mobility deal strategy team at Big Four professional services firm KPMG, Wafa Jafri has long been recognised for her pioneering approach to inclusive leadership.
30 September 2022
Canada

KPMG and MaRS launch cleantech accelerator KPMG Canada and MaRS Discovery District have together launched the “Climate Impact Accelerator,” which will match promising cleantech startups with corporations and governments to scale up solutions.
21 June 2022
Australia

Alternative plastic start-up wins KPMG Nature Positive Challenge Launched in March, the KPMG Nature Positive Challenge to support local eco-startups has announced its inaugural winner: alternative plastic producer ULUU.
21 June 2022
Australia

KPMG launches support initiative for nature positive start-ups A new initiative will see four environment-focused start-ups share in $200,000 worth of consulting support from KPMG, with the most potentially impactful venture to also receive $100,000 in cash.
21 April 2022
United Kingdom

Engineering firms lead consultancies in race to net zero New research has shown that the consulting industry’s top players are accelerating their push toward major climate commitments.
31 March 2022
United Kingdom

KPMG investing over $1 billion in sustainability and ESG services KPMG is investing big in sustainability consulting. In the coming three years, the global firm is channelling more than $1 billion in its services focused on sustainability and ESG matters.
18 October 2021
Middle East

How a new way to think about ESG can create value for banks Governments around the world are rapidly evolving laws and regulations to stimulate the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
20 July 2021
Australia

ASX100 companies global leaders in ESG and SDG reporting According to a benchmark from KPMG, Australia’s top 100 companies perform better than some of the largest firms in the world when it comes to sustainability-related financial reporting.
30 March 2021
United Arab Emirates

Female leaders in UAE eager to make a positive change Making the world a better place is top of the agenda for female business leaders in the UAE – more so than among their global counterparts.
08 March 2021
United Kingdom

KPMG becomes final Big Four member to commit to net zero KPMG has become the final member of the Big Four to announce its intentions to become net-zero by the end of the decade.
12 November 2020
Europe

KPMG inks partnership with supply chain platform ChainPoint Professional services firm KPMG has inked a partnership with ChainPoint, a Dutch provider of supply chain software.
23 October 2020
United Kingdom

Questions remain on net-zero resolve of Big Four Three of the world’s four largest professional services firms have recently committed to producing net-zero carbon emissions in the next decade, while the fourth has made noises toward the same goal
15 October 2020
Australia

Top CEO priorities: Digital, talent, ESG and business purpose Covid-19 has well and truly changed business priorities, as CEOs connect with their business purpose and realise the value of digitalisation, among other major shifts.
06 October 2020
Asia

Report charts the way forward for sustainable investments in Asia Government-backed sovereign wealth and pension funds should take the wheel to drive sustainable investments in Asia, according to new analysis from KPMG.
27 August 2020
United Kingdom

Australian team of Action Sustainability joins KPMG UK origin consultancy Action Sustainability has had its Australian wing purchased by Big Four heavyweight KPMG.
23 March 2020

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