A Keystone for Business Strategy Terence O’Rourke, KPMG


As Ireland looks for ways of returning to long term sustainable economic development, the Carbon Disclosure Project provides a timely, actionable and hugely relevant path for businesses looking to make sustainability a keystone of their strategy.


As even a cursory look at the list of participants will show, this has become a serious business which is linked directly to future business success. The business leaders who have thrown their weight behind this project are evidence that sustainability has gone mainstream.


For Ireland and for Irish business the stakes are high. Recent developments have shown that our world is not always a benign place. We are not immune from extreme weather or water shortages. Despite significant progress, infrastructural challenges remain. Volatility in energy pricing and supply can drive uncertainty and we remain acutely aware that Ireland lies at the end of many of our supply chains.


Thus insightful Irish business leaders have decided that inaction is not an option. Sustainability is no longer a mere optional ‘bolt on’- rather it is moving centre stage on the board agenda at least in part because of the opportunity it can provide.


There are significant business and environmental benefits to be gained by focussing on the issues so invaluably raised by the Carbon Disclosure Project and we are delighted to have provided our expertise to help bring this report to fruition.


Terence O’Rourke Managing Partner KPMG


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