UN Climate Change Leader De Boer Joins KPMG

DUBAI - Yvo De Boer, one of the world’s leading authorities on climate change and sustainability, is leaving his international role with the United Nations to join KPMG, the global network of professional service firms.

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Published: Sat 20 Feb 2010, 11:16 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:47 PM

De Boer, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), who facilitated the recent climate summit in Copenhagen, will have a global role working with KPMG member firms in advising business, governments and other organisations on sustainability issues.

“Concerns over energy prices, energy security and climate change are driving a new agenda for sustainable economic growth, “ De Boer said.

“Sustainability is high on the agenda of investors, companies and governments alike. This demands new partnerships that foster strong economic growth, while respecting the need to protect the environment.

“Although it is the role of governments to provide the necessary policy frameworks, I have always maintained that business will deliver the necessary innovation and solutions, providing the right conditions are created. With KPMG, I now have a chance to help make that happen.

KPMG’s Global Head of Advisory Alan Buckle said: “We are delighted and proud to welcome Yvo De Boer to KPMG. He is bringing with him enormous knowledge and experience of climate change, sustainability and environmental policies.

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(Staff Report)

Published: Sat 20 Feb 2010, 11:16 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:47 PM

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