COP28

Outcomes from COP28 will reverberate across business, government and wider society, driven by discussions on the agenda and on the sidelines.

Amy’s reflections from COP28

EY Global Vice Chair – Sustainability, Amy Brachio, had a mix of hope, pride and concern coming out of the summit. Read her LinkedIn post and engage in the conversation.

 

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Discover what COP28 means for financial services

COP28 closed with a landmark agreement — reducing fossil fuels and scaling up renewable energy sources. Explore the implications for the financial services sector, which will play a crucial role in delivering the finance required for the transition.

Key takeaways (pdf)
Roundup after Finance Day (pdf)

COP28 came at a critical time for business action on sustainability.

The Paris Agreement targets halving emissions worldwide by 2030. With just over six years to go, COP28’s gathering of government, policymakers, NGOs, citizens and businesses was pivotal to understanding the progress and plans to meet the goal. Collective efforts and immediate action across public and private sectors were discussed and explored.

We believe sustainability is everybody’s business. A team of EY experienced professionals from around the world provided insights at COP28, to help accelerate this shift by supporting organizations in planning, integrating and making tangible progress in their sustainability commitments.

Through our insights, work, and collaborations, we can support governments and businesses to meet their responsibilities and build their capacity to drive change at scale. This is how we help build a better working world.

Our latest thinking

Driving action on nature through enhanced transparency and reporting

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How can AI help us accelerate the pace of change the world needs

Realizing AI’s potential for sustainable value creation requires building confidence, taking a holistic approach and augmenting people. Learn more.

Amy Brachio + 2

How bold action can accelerate the world’s multiple energy transitions

Our energy system is reshaping at speed, but in different ways across different markets. Three accelerators can fast-track change. Learn more.

Serge Colle + 3

How to accelerate transition finance for net zero

Learn why FIs need to operate iteratively to effect transition finance at pace and scale in a complex ecosystem.

Gill Lofts

    How EY created a lasting experience at COP28

    EY teams discussed the actions needed to drive change at scale, ensuring lasting economic, societal and environmental impact for everyone.

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    New York Climate Week 2023

    This summit saw urgent demands for action, not more commitments. Featuring insights from EY leaders, learn more about the key conversations at this agenda-setting summit and what this means for COP28.

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    The team

    Amy Brachio

    EY Global Vice Chair - Sustainability
    A voice for working women. Passionate about diversity and inclusiveness. Mother. Wife.
    Minneapolis, USA

    Dr. Matthew Bell

    EY Global Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Leader
    Climate change and sustainability leader. Engaging in purposeful change and creating long-term value for global organizations. Savvy in science and technology.
    London, GBR

    Steve Varley

    EY Global Senior Advisor
    Passionate about sustainability, diversity and entrepreneurship. Husband and father of two. Triathlete.
    London, GBR
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