KPMG is providing on-the-ground insights from the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

COP27 represents the world’s last best chance to limit global warming to 1.5°c, turn the Paris commitments into action, and help build a sustainable future for all. It is an opportunity for climate negotiations and to showcase climate action on the world stage.

KPMG’s COP27 Resource Center provides climate change insights aimed at helping you understand the potential impacts that COP27 may have on business, government, and society at large. We’re focused on measurable actions, and our insights can help leaders identify transformation opportunities tailored to their unique circumstances and prepare for a more sustainable future.

This is an opportunity to create a better world and tackle the most critical issues of our time. The only way to do this is together, but we must act now.

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Our Insights

   

Innovation

The status quo is no longer acceptable, and innovation requires the need to engage a diverse range of stakeholders across the globe. COP27 is connecting national governments with cities, regions, businesses, and investors to accelerate the delivery of sustainable climate innovation. 

To showcase the importance of accelerating climate and sustainable energy innovation, KPMG professionals have developed the Net Zero Urban Program in collaboration with United Cities, which seeks to accelerate the scale and speed at which we can achieve net zero in urban environments.  To complement the program, a new concept has been developed called the ‘decarbonization innovation exchange’ which will be used as a digital platform to help attract the providers of technology solutions and financial investors to address the problems identified using the digital twin technology.

   

Decarbonization

Decarbonization is a global imperative and should be a priority for businesses and governments — if the world is to combat climate change and meet its climate ambitions effectively. No one-size-fits-all solution exists and understanding the realities of climate change — and the role decarbonization plays — is critical in the path to net zero. 

KPMG professionals are passionate about helping organizations deliver on their net zero ambitions. The clean energy transition has the potential to not only lower emissions but strengthen resilience in the face of climate change and future market shocks. And a proper climate transition plan can help an organization to remain sustainable and profitable in the future. KPMG firms support organizations in developing their climate transition plans, undertaking activities including benchmarking against peers, performing gap analysis using pre-determined criteria and creating the overall transition strategy.

 

   

Just energy transition

To ensure a sustainable energy transition is done fairly and equitably, all stakeholders must consider environmental and social outcomes equally. A just energy transition is an opportunity to reduce social inequalities and other undesirable impacts on economies and vulnerable communities worldwide. It is also an opportunity to step up and help developing countries with resources that help them adapt.

KPMG, the global organization, is supporting the UN Development Programme and the World Wildlife Fund in the development of the Alliance for Just Energy Transformation (A-JET). This voluntary initiative aims to share understanding and catalyze transformative action toward the successful implementation of just transition policies worldwide — even as the details of the transitions differ across each jurisdiction. The objective is to establish the initiative and set up a work program for the year ahead.


   

Mobilization of capital

If the world is to reduce and mitigate the effects of global warming, the mobilization of capital can translate into tangible action. Investment can act as a catalyst for change — and resource mobilization is a critical effort in the fight against climate change.

KPMG International is a sponsor of the Resilience Hub, a virtual and physical space to mobilize action on resilience at COP27 and beyond. As part of the ongoing collaboration with the Global Resilience Partnership, KPMG professionals will bring perspectives on accountability as it relates to climate resilience and finance.

  

NextGen

The young generation of today has grown up in a global and digital environment and their horizons may be quite different to that of their parents and generations before. Ensuring that the voice of NextGen is heard loud and clear is one of the objectives of COP27.

   

Listen to the event recordings


Session 1: UGIH Core-partner Introductory Remarks



Innovation HUB Pavilion [Livestream] – Blue zone
7 Nov | 10:00-11:00 EET


Session 2: High-level session on systems change and climate and sustainability innovations (Part 1)


Innovation HUB Pavilion [Livestream] – Blue zone
7 Nov | 11:00-12:00 EET


Everybody’s business: how to engage suppliers for transformation


Climate Action Stage [Livestream] - Innovation zone
7 Nov | 13:30-14:15 EET




Session 7: UGIH city-focused innovation and implementation sessions - focusing on Goyang city demonstration pilot and extension of methodology toward global cities



Innovation HUB Pavilion [Livestream] – Blue zone
7 Nov | 17:23-17:55 EET


Digital Innovations for Climate Finance Action



Digital Innovation Pavilion (DIP) [Livestream] – Blue zone
8 Nov | 16:30-18:00 EET









Global Financial Solutions Summit - Innovative green bonds and national sustainability development budgets


Innovation HUB Pavilion [Livestream] – Blue zone
9 Nov | 10:00-12:00 EET






Session 3: Taste test: a first look-back on the Urban Implementation Cookbook



Innovation HUB Pavilion [Livestream] – Blue zone
9 Nov | 14:00-15:00 EET


Innovative Mobilization Platforms


World Bank Group Pavilion [Livestream] – Blue zone
9 Nov | 15:00-15:45 EET


Session 5: Innovative financial instruments for climate and sustainability solutions


Innovation HUB Pavilion [Livestream] - Blue zone
9 Nov | 15:00-16:00 EET




Net zero urban program: Linking capital to solutions



Innovation hub pavilion – Blue zone
9 Nov | 16:00-17:00 EET





How Accountability Enables Locally-Led Adaptation: Driving the quality of climate finance


Resilience Hub Pavilion [Livestream] – Blue zone
11 Nov | 10:30-12:00 EET


Addressing energy access inequalities through the clean energy transition and financial innovation for resilience


Resilience Hub Pavilion [Livestream] - Blue zone
11 Nov | 14:00-15:00 EET





Islamic finance & carbon markets: Innovative solutions and collaboration to address climate change challenges


Resilience hub pavilion - Blue zone
11 Nov | 14:00-15:00 EET


Transition plans panel 


We mean business pavillion - Blue zone
12 Nov | 18:00-19:00 EET






Implementation requires more support from the people


We Play Green [Livestream] - Blue zone
14 Nov | 11:30-12:30 EET



Are women’s voices loud enough in the climate debate?


Bankers for Net-Zero [Livestream] - Green zone
14 Nov | 14:00-14:30 EET



Youth and Business Engagement


We Mean Business Pavilion [Livestream] - Blue zone
15 Nov | 10:30-11:30 EET




Alliance for Just Energy Transformation


UNDP Pavilion [Livestream] - Blue zone
15 Nov | 14:00-15:00 EET



An expanded climate innovation agenda for regions and cities


Climate Action Stage [Livestream] - Innovation zone
15 Nov | 14:00-15:00 EET




Enabling the development and up scaled deployment of Green Hydrogen through Systemic Innovation’


Innovation HUB Pavilion [Livestream] - Blue zone
15 Nov | 14:00-15:00 EET


UK COP 26 Presidency event: Accelerating the Global Transition to Zero Emission Vehicles


Action Room 1 - Ibis [Livestream] - Blue zone
17 Nov | 15:00-16:30 EET



Taste test: a first look-back on the Urban Implementation Cookbook


Innovation HUB Pavilion [Livestream] - Innovation zone
18 Nov | 12:00-13:00 EET




Let insights accelerate your climate action


COP27 reflections webcast
8 Dec




  


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Mike Hayes

Global Climate Change Leader and Decarbonization Leader and Global Head of Renewable Energy,
KPMG International

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John McCalla-Leacy

Global Head of ESG, KPMG International

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Edgar Isingoma

Head of International Development Advisory Services, KPMG East Africa

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Bridget Beals

Partner, Co-Head of Climate Risk and Decarbonization Strategy, KPMG in the UK

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Tracy Lane

Associate Director, KPMG East Africa, KPMG in Kenya

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Stine Lise Hattestad

Partner, Head of strategy and transformation in EMA ESG Hub, KPMG in Norway

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Jorn Verbeeck

Senior Manager, Sustainability and ESG, KPMG in Belgium

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Avery Johnstone

Associate, Climate Risk & Strategy, KPMG in the UK

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Richard Threlfall

Global Head of Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare, KPMG International

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María Julia Arana

Senior Manager,
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Benedikt Herles

Director, EMA ESG hub, KPMG in Germany

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David Greenall

Managing Director, Low Carbon, Climate Risk & Resilience, KPMG in Canada

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Stuart Bruce

Director, Climate Risk & Strategy, KPMG in the UK

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Marwa Mahmoud

Manager, Climate Risks and Decarbonization Strategy, KPMG in the Netherlands

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Arun Ghosh

Leader, Climate Data and Technology, KPMG US

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Christy Wong

Trainee Consultant, ESG Advisory, KPMG in China

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Marilyn Obaisa - Osula

Associate Director, ESG/ Sustainability, KPMG in Nigeria

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Tomi Adepoju

Partner & Head, Enterprise Risk Services, KPMG in Nigeria

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Jerusalem Hernández

Partner, Sustainability, KPMG in Spain

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Smita Sanghrajka

Partner, KPMG East Africa

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Lyndie Dragomir

Senior Director, Head of Global Sector Marketing & Communications, KPMG International

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