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      Carbon is at the center of today’s sustainability agenda, as organizations face growing expectations to measure, manage, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon accounting provides the foundation for this effort by systematically measuring and tracking emissions across three scopes: Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources; Scope 2, which covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, or cooling; and Scope 3, which captures all other indirect emissions across the value chain, such as those from suppliers, product use, waste disposal, and business travel. This process delivers a comprehensive view of an organization’s carbon footprint, enabling meaningful action.

      Understanding and reducing carbon emissions is essential as climate change represents one of the most significant risks to businesses and society. Transparent carbon measurement and management enable organizations to meet increasing regulatory demands, align with stakeholder expectations, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. By integrating carbon accounting with decarbonization strategies and setting science-based targets aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), companies can take actionable steps toward achieving net-zero goals. These efforts not only reduce environmental impact but also enhance resilience, build trust with stakeholders, and position organizations as leaders in sustainability.

      We support organizations throughout this journey, from accurate carbon accounting to the design and implementation of decarbonization strategies, and the development of science-based targets. Our solutions simplify data collection and analysis, ensure alignment with global standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and provide actionable insights for reducing emissions.


      Christian Møllegaard

      Partner, Audit

      KPMG in Denmark



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      Calculating greenhouse gas emissions, particularly Scope 3, can be challenging due to the complexity and diversity of external data sources involved. We simplify this process by offering a comprehensive solution that provides accurate calculations across all three scopes. Our services simplify complex data collection and analysis, delivering accurate insights aligned with global standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. With our support, your organization gains a complete, reliable understanding of your emissions profile, empowering you to achieve measurable reductions and align with global sustainability goals.

      Through climate risk assessments companies identify, evaluate, and manage potential risks and opportunities arising from climate change, including physical risks (e.g. extreme weather events) and transition risks (e.g. regulatory or market shifts). These assessments help companies plan strategically, build investor transparency, and create long-term resistance. KPMG supports companies analyze climate scenarios, quantify potential financial impacts, map potential vulnerabilities, and align reporting with frameworks such as TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure).

      We help organizations develop and implement tailored decarbonization strategies to achieve net-zero ambitions. From identifying emissions hotspots to designing actionable reduction plans, we empower your business to minimize its environmental impact, enhance resilience, and meet the demands of a low-carbon future.

      Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) provides a clear pathway for companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ensure that corporate sustainability goals align with global efforts to limit global warming to  1.5°C.

      Setting SBTs is crucial for businesses to manage climate risks, enhance resilience, and demonstrate leadership in sustainability while meeting increasing demands from stakeholders, investors, and regulators. Our services are designed to guide you through the entire process of setting and achieving your science-based targets, ensuring a seamless transition to a low-carbon future. We offer a full package to support you on your SBTi journey from calculating your carbon footprint baseline and target-setting to creating decarbonization roadmap and supporting in the SBTi validation process.




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