COP30 is a landmark event in the global fight against climate change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the five-year countdown to the 2030 interim deadline for achieving climate goals by 2050. Serving as a crucial platform for establishing a roadmap to 2030, COP30 also put a spotlight on the Amazon rainforest, which is home to 60% of the world's largest intact forest and plays a vital role in global biodiversity and climate regulation.
As the climate crisis accelerates and geopolitical complexities emerge, KPMG worked to prepare a thoughtful program and presence that can help businesses better understand their nature- and climate-related risks as we work together to tackle climate change. Every business has a part to play and we want to help with this critical endeavor in any way we can.
COP30 presents a pivotal moment for the climate sector
Mike Hayes
Climate Change and Decarbonization Leader, Global Head of Renewable Energy
KPMG in Ireland
Ambition to Action: Sustainable pathways to 2030
As the world counts down towards 2030, KPMG brings together voices from across Asia Pacific to explore the sustainable pathways shaping our climate future. Our ESG leaders share how KPMG can help organizations embed climate ambition into business strategy, governance, and systems. From transition planning and nature-based solutions to new ways of valuing risk and resilience, each perspective offers insight into how businesses can act today to create long-term value creation.
KPMG’s areas of focus at COP30
At KPMG firms, our climate leaders are focused on the client issues that matter most, and we plan to carry these through everything we do at COP30 this year. With the goal to educate and inspire, and seize opportunities presented by the transition to a more sustainable future, our focus remains on:
