KPMG Green Tax IndexKPMG has created the KPMG Green Tax Index to increase awareness of the complex, fragmented and rapidly evolving green tax landscape worldwide. Sustainable Insight: Expect the UnexpectedIn this issue of Sustainable Insight, KPMG's network of firms analyzes a system of ten sustainability megaforces that will impact each and every business over the next 20 years. Hong Kong Edge - Issue 1, September 2012In this first issue, we pull together intelligence and insights across various areas and feature emerging themes of corporate governance and challenges of Hong Kong’s media sector, as well as commentary on a number of other hot topics in the local market. Sustainable Insight: Return to RioThis issue of Sustainable Insight provides a preview into the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development that will take place in Rio de Janeiro in June 2012. Cities Infrastructure: A Report On SustainabilityThis report captures some of the most innovative concepts and practical insights from our firm’s publications to provide one of the most definitive reviews of literature on the subject of sustainable cities. Measuring Up: Improving Sustainability in Consumer MarketsThis report explores the global trends shaping the future of sustainability reporting for consumer markets companies, including top drivers such as enhancing brand reputation, managing risk and adhering to a widening array of laws and regulations. China's 12th Five-Year Plan: SustainabilityGovernment figures show that by the end of China's 11th Five-Year Plan in 2010, the country achieved a 19.1 percent energy consumption reduction, narrowly missing the 20 percent target. Corporate Sustainability: A Progress ReportThis paper examines the impact of sustainability on business practices and the role of the government. It also discusses how firms are reporting on this issue and the challenges that lie ahead. Sustainable Future. Sustained Advantage.This discussion document summarises that leading organisations are using sustainability as a strategic lens on business operations - to enhance processes, grow revenue, manage risk, strengthen reporting, optimise costs and spur innovation. |