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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Only 1 in 4 Companies Very Confident in Meeting ESG Reporting Requirements

KPMG Survey

Companies increasingly expect their ESG strategies to contribute to positively to business and financial outcomes, in areas ranging from M&A and new product opportunities to talent and customer retention, although many executives are concerned about keeping up with complex and changing sustainability regulatory requirements, with only around a quarter reporting confidence in meeting ESG reporting requirements across several jurisdictions, according to a new survey released by professional services firm KPMG.

The business leaders identified M&A efficacy as the top area in which ESG is adding value to their businesses, with 41% reporting that ESG engagement adds major financial value, with other top areas including access to new capital sources at 35% and customer retention at 34%.

Read the full article here.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Five Steps Small Businesses Can Take Toward Sustainability

Guest Post by Rob Fisher, KPMG U.S. ESG Leader

Large organizations are increasingly subject to an array of ESG reporting obligations. Incentivized by grants and tax credits, these large companies are driving the move toward sustainability.

However, it’s the small and mid-sized companies that make up nearly 90% of businesses worldwide and employ almost half of North America’s workers.

Therefore, it is crucial to explore how sustainability wins from small businesses can snowball into the larger value chain.

Read the full article here.