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KPMG ranked 38th out of 2,097 and first among the ‘Big Four’ in second and final Carbon Reduction Commitment table

KPMG ranked 38th out of 2,097 and first among the ‘Big Four’ in second and final Carbon Reduction Commitment table

KPMG has been ranked 38th out of 2,097 participants, from 99th in 2011 and first among the ‘Big Four’ accountancy firms, in the second and final Carbon Reduction Commitment (“CRC”) table released today by the Environment Agency
Modified date: 26/02/2013
Press release
UK Water Sector: Welcome to a ‘brave new world’, says KPMG‬

UK Water Sector: Welcome to a ‘brave new world’, says KPMG‬

Matt Cuchra, Partner at KPMG’s Infrastructure Advisory Group comments on the PR14 Methodology Consultation published by Ofwat this week
Modified date: 01/02/2013
Press release
UK companies are gold medal winners for sustainable business

UK companies are gold medal winners for sustainable business

UK companies rank highly in The Sustainability Yearbook 2013 gold medal-table
Modified date: 30/01/2013
Press release
KPMG welcomes simplification of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme

KPMG welcomes simplification of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme

Simplification proposals should reduce the administrative burden around the CRC without significant losses of CO2 emissions
Modified date: 28/01/2013
Press release
UN climate change talks could face a clarity “time bomb”

UN climate change talks could face a clarity “time bomb”

The wording of the last international climate agreement has left the UN process with a potential “time bomb”, according to KPMG International
Modified date: 10/12/2012
Press release
A new collaborative report explores the preparedness of the accounting profession to respond to declining natural capital

A new collaborative report explores the preparedness of the accounting profession to respond to declining natural capital

The report aimed at Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), accountancy professionals and business leaders investigates the concept of materiality and how it is used to identify issues for management and disclosure
Modified date: 12/11/2012
Press release
Green power 2012: The KPMG renewable energy M&A report

Green power 2012: The KPMG renewable energy M&A report

KPMG’s annual review of M&A activity provides insight on changes and trends in the renewable energy sector
Modified date: 23/10/2012
Benchmarking study
KPMG finds global corporate reporting needs to top up on Water Scarcity

KPMG finds global corporate reporting needs to top up on Water Scarcity

KPMG International’s latest Sustainable Insight reveals that the majority of the world’s largest companies lack a long term water strategy.
Modified date: 18/10/2012
Press release
KPMG Member Firms Exceed Emission Reduction Target

KPMG Member Firms Exceed Emission Reduction Target

Success of KPMG’s Global Green Initiative demonstrates commitment to reducing environmental impact—further reduction targets announced
Modified date: 16/10/2012
Press release
Low nuclear contribution could raise electricity prices by 60 percent

Low nuclear contribution could raise electricity prices by 60 percent

A mix of energy generation which has a low or no nuclear contribution could send the price of electricity generation in 2050 up 60 percent
Modified date: 08/10/2012
Press release
Key Influencers

Key Influencers

Where do Utilities customers look for guidance and advice?
Modified date: 10/08/2012
Video
Lack of Trust in Utilities

Lack of Trust in Utilities

Is there an environmental “band wagon” and do customers trust their providers?
Modified date: 10/08/2012
Video
Comparing Utilities to Other Resources

Comparing Utilities to Other Resources

What does the customer think they should pay for and how does this compare to other industries?
Modified date: 10/08/2012
Video
Survival of the fittest for European refineries warns research from KPMG

Survival of the fittest for European refineries warns research from KPMG

Cost issues, operational performance, environmental legislation and ageing assets are the biggest challenges for European refineries according to a poll of 190 industry insiders
Modified date: 27/07/2012
Press release
KPMG Releases Essential Business Guide to Rio+20

KPMG Releases Essential Business Guide to Rio+20

As governments around the world prepare to meet for the United Nations Rio+20 Earth Summit, KPMG today released a roadmap report to help businesses understand the central themes from the Summit and its potential impacts
Modified date: 15/06/2012
Press release
White Paper outlines evolutionary changes for the water sector

White Paper outlines evolutionary changes for the water sector

KPMG's view of proposals put forward in the DEFRA Water White Paper.
Modified date: 14/12/2011
Business and industry issue
KPMG appoints Head of Diversified Industrials practice

KPMG appoints Head of Diversified Industrials practice

KPMG has appointed Stephen Cooper as UK Head of its Diversified Industrials practice. Stephen is an audit partner and has been with the firm for 30 years.
Modified date: 19/10/2011
Press release
UK energy policy ‘must be affordable’ in austere times

UK energy policy ‘must be affordable’ in austere times

Economic fundamentals underpinning the UK energy policy are in need of review, according to a report published by KPMG and the Economic Policy Centre (‘EPC’).
Modified date: 22/07/2011
Press release
Energy prices: the only way is up

Energy prices: the only way is up

Mark Powell, UK head of energy consulting, KPMG, comments on the OPEC discussion on increasing supplies to dampen prices in the face of rising consumer utilities bills
Modified date: 13/06/2011
Press release