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KPMG International CEO: Sustainability reporting will test the will of regulators

What gets measured gets managed. That's why we need globally consistent, comparable ESG standards

Watchdogs will have to work together if investors want consistent rules
Watchdogs will have to work together if investors want consistent rules Photo: Christian Ender/Getty Images

Bill Thomas is chairman and CEO of KPMG International

Sustainability reporting is developing quickly. To deliver maximum value, we need globally consistent standards. Consistent and comparable reporting will strengthen capital markets by helping investors and business leaders make more informed decisions and refresh their focus on building long-term value for business and stakeholders.

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