How much does KPMG cost in terms of ESG consulting?
What does this model imply?
What model do we need?
4 key factors to assess whether KPMG is worth the cost as an ESG provider
3 trends impacting ESG consulting costs
Why Dcycle is the ESG solution that adapts to any use case
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Talking about KPMG pricing means entering murky territory
There are no public fees, no clear structure that tells us how much each service costs. Everything depends on the client, the country, and the scope of the project.
In ESG-related services, the logic is the same: custom proposals, variable costs, and little real visibility. If we were expecting transparency, we won't find it here.
This makes comparison with other market solutions difficult and slows down decision-making. The issue is not just cost, but how this model increases expenses and delays processes.
What is clear is that companies that don't measure or manage their ESG impact are falling behind.
That's why, in what follows, we’ll break this down directly: how the market moves, what these services involve, and what real alternatives we have to stay competitive.
Talking about ESG service prices with KPMG is like entering a dark room. No visible fees. No defined packages. Everything is tailor-made.
Each client receives a specific proposal based on their size, sector, operational complexity, and ESG goals. It’s the classic consulting model: fixed project, custom budget, and external teams leading the process.
Because they don’t operate with a scalable structure. Each project is unique and priced according to what it takes to complete.
From initial diagnostics to strategy, reporting, or auditing, it’s all included in the same package... and each part is charged separately.
This approach has a clear issue: it’s slow, expensive, and lacks continuity. Great for one-off reports, but not to operate ESG on a daily basis.
Even though there are no official figures, we can refer to some general market estimates:
Estimated range: between €20,000 and €40,000
Estimated range: between €60,000 and €120,000
Estimated range: over €300,000
It means that cost increases with complexity, not efficiency.
The more ESG we need to cover, the higher the bill, but without guarantees of continuity or agility.
And this clashes with what the market demands today: live, auditable information, ready to be used in various use cases (CSRD, EINF, ISOs, etc.)
The traditional consulting model is not ready for that. We need a different way to operate ESG if we want to be truly competitive.
Before contracting any ESG service with KPMG, there's something we need to be clear about: we’re not buying a finished product, we’re contracting a project built from scratch for each client
This has direct implications on cost, timelines, and the type of results we’ll receive. There are no standard fees or predictable outcomes.
Everything depends on the context, the objectives we have, and the level of depth we want to reach.
Let’s go into detail. To understand what we can expect, we first need to know what types of services they offer.
They offer a wide range, from the most strategic to the most technical. Some of the most common include:
Each service involves different levels of effort, teams, tools, and timelines. And all of this is reflected in the final price.
It’s not the same to request a basic report as to design a complete strategy with all its indicators.
Nor is it the same to ask for a one-time diagnosis as for a compliance audit.
The broader and deeper the service, the higher the budget.
If we operate in markets where regulation demands high levels of detail or traceability, the project becomes more demanding.
Complying with regulations like CSRD, the Taxonomy, or SBTi implies complex processes, and thus, higher costs.
It’s not the same to work with a small company with three production sites as with an international group with subsidiaries in multiple countries.
The more data, sources, and formats, the more work required behind the analysis.
This directly affects the number of consulting hours, the type of review, and the tools that need to be deployed.
If the project requires integration with internal systems, adapting specific metrics, or creating custom reports for different stakeholders, the cost rises fast.
These integrations require additional technical work and deeper involvement from the provider’s teams, which increases the final budget.
In this context, continuing to rely on consulting firms to manage day-to-day ESG is inefficient.
It doesn’t scale.
It doesn’t provide real-time visibility.
And it doesn’t allow us to adapt quickly to new regulatory or market demands.
We need to operate with a solution capable of collecting, organizing, and distributing ESG data across any use case, without months of consulting or unpredictable budgets.
If we want ESG to become a real business advantage, we need to manage it under the same rules as any other strategic area. And that starts by taking control.
When we talk about KPMG’s pricing in ESG services, the differences can be massive. And it’s not random.
Several factors directly impact the final budget.
Each company operates under different regulations, depending on its sector and location.
Some must comply with CSRD, the EU Taxonomy, or SBTi. Others only follow local or basic frameworks.
The more demanding the regulation, the more time and resources are needed. And this directly increases the cost.
If we have a high volume of data, multiple production sites, various sources and formats, all of it must be organized, validated, and translated into ESG language.
That extra workload comes with a price. And in consulting, more work almost always means a higher bill.
Many projects require integration with ERP systems, financial platforms, or proprietary management systems.
This is not automatic.
Any custom technical integration adds hours, resources, and internal validations.
And that also goes into the budget.
This is another key variable: anything not included in the initial scope is billed separately.
Internal trainings, onboarding sessions, methodological updates, or even specific technical support are budgeted as add-ons.
This inflates the project cost and can extend delivery longer than expected.
It’s not just about how much it costs, but about what we’re getting in return.
If we’re considering KPMG as an ESG provider, these are the main factors we should evaluate:
KPMG is prepared to deliver reports aligned with the most demanding international frameworks.
If our focus is compliance and audit-readiness, this is a strong point.
Their teams work with validated processes and industry-specific expertise, which can be valuable when the project requires technical depth or methodological justification.
If our company manages multilevel operations or high volumes of ESG data, their structure can absorb that complexity.
Although this also means more working hours, validations, and reviews.
In some contexts, presenting a report signed by a large firm can carry reputational or regulatory weight.
Especially for IPOs, acquisition processes, or international compliance.
However, if what we need is to collect, analyze, and use ESG data in a continuous, operational, and scalable way, we need to ask ourselves if this model suits us.
Because when everything depends on third parties, we lose real control of the process.
That’s why Dcycle doesn’t do consulting or auditing.
We are a Solution designed for companies that want to measure their ESG impact, manage it internally, and distribute it in all the formats required by the market or regulators.
No middlemen, no waiting for quotes, and with full control in our hands.
That’s how ESG becomes a real business driver.
Beyond pricing, it’s essential to understand the quality and scope of the ESG data we work with.
Reliable information is the backbone of any strategy, whether aligned with sustainable finance frameworks or aimed at reducing the company’s Carbon Footprint. Without solid, verifiable data, compliance and improvement become guesswork.
The ESG context is changing fast.
Each year brings more regulations, more market pressure, and more data to manage.
And this directly impacts the cost of any consulting service.
If prices are rising, it’s not just because of inflation.
There are three key drivers shifting everything:
New regulations aren’t just more demanding, they’re also more technical and detailed.
CSRD, for example, no longer accepts vague intentions.
It demands verifiable data, traceability, double materiality, and strategic alignment.
And that multiplies the workload, internally and externally.
That’s why consulting firms are raising prices: more regulation means more work.
The market no longer accepts generic reports.
Stakeholders expect granularity, transparency, and alignment with business objectives.
That means having data that is ready, organized, and auditable.
If we don’t manage this internally, we’ll pay for it externally.
This new standard has made consulting projects longer and more expensive.
It’s no longer just about writing, now it’s about building information systems from scratch.
More and more companies are moving away from spreadsheets and consultants.
They’re digitizing ESG management internally.
The result? Consulting firms have had to adapt, but they maintain a model that doesn’t scale well in operational environments.
So when tools need to be adapted, integrations built, or systems maintained, prices skyrocket.
Before deciding, we must clarify what we actually need.
It’s not about names or reputation.
It’s about efficiency, control, and operational capacity.
If our goal is to comply with a specific regulation once a year, it might make sense to outsource it as a project.
But if we need to manage ESG as a core part of our business, the last thing we want is to depend on third parties for every report, update, or integration.
Dcycle is not an auditor or a consulting firm.
We’re a Solution that enables any company to gather all ESG data and automatically distribute it across any use case.
From EINF and CSRD to SBTi, Taxonomy, or ISOs.
No complications, no waiting for quotes, and no hidden costs.
One of the most frequent mistakes is hiring consulting without having done the internal groundwork first.
Without a clear strategy, any provider is working blindly.
And that can become very costly.
Let’s look at the most common errors, so we can avoid them.
This is fundamental.
If we don’t define what we want to achieve, the project stretches out, costs increase, and results don’t materialize.
We need to set objectives, timelines, and formats from the beginning.
Without that foundation, each review becomes an excuse to expand the budget.
This is a classic misunderstanding.
We often assume that by paying for consulting, technology will come included.
The reality is different: most processes are done manually or with spreadsheets.
Automation is usually an additional service, and it’s charged separately.
If we don’t request it, it doesn’t come.
And if we request it later, it costs more.
What seems like a closed budget rarely is.
Because then come the trainings, the extra sessions, the custom adjustments...
All of that is billed as additional.
And if it’s not accounted for, it can double the initial cost without warning.
What we’re paying for is not just a report or a strategy.
We’re paying for time, resources, structure.
And often, also bureaucracy.
The teams are large, validations are many, and the workflows are slow.
That makes projects drag on, even when we already know what we need.
And when there are changes, new regulations, or additional formats, everything has to be re-negotiated, re-invoiced, or simply won’t be delivered.
That’s why, if we want to operate ESG in a practical, agile, and ongoing way, we need a different tool.
Dcycle doesn’t rely on templates or consultants.
We are a Solution that collects all your ESG information and automatically distributes it across all required regulatory frameworks.
No unpredictable budgets, no delays, and no hidden costs.
Because if we want to make decisions based on real data and comply with standards without friction, we can’t afford to be starting from scratch every time.
And that’s exactly what happens with traditional providers.
Most companies today face the same challenge:
They need to comply with more ESG demands than ever, but they lack a clear way to organize their data or respond quickly.
This is where Dcycle comes in.
We are not auditors.
We are not consultants.
We are a Solution. And that changes everything.
We work with a direct approach: we collect all the ESG data your company generates and transform it into ready-to-use information.
No scattered sheets. No hand-written reports.
With Dcycle you can cover all the frameworks you need:
CSRD, EINF, Taxonomy, ISOs, SBTi, GHG Protocol, anything.
One single data source, multiple outputs, no friction.
We integrate with your systems, organize the information, and distribute it according to what the business and regulation require.
No duplicated effort. No dependence on third parties. No delays.
Do you need to present an annual report?
It’s ready.
Do you need a science-based climate roadmap?
You have it.
Want to measure by product, supply chain, or operational center?
It’s possible.
There’s no ESG use case we can’t cover, because we work with real data, not with theoretical interpretations.
And the best part: you can operate it yourself.
No need to ask for quotes every time.
No paying for every change.
With full autonomy and control of the process.
This is what we need if we want ESG to stop being a burden and start being a competitive advantage.
Because the moment we measure properly, we can improve, communicate, and make informed decisions.
And if we don’t do it, our competitors will.
So it’s better to have the system ready.
Because ESG is no longer optional, and doing it right can no longer be a privilege of just a few.
There’s no fixed number.
Prices depend on scope, industry, number of locations, and regulatory frameworks involved.
In general, they can start from €20,000 for simple projects and go beyond €300,000 for complex or multinational cases.
KPMG mainly offers consulting as its core service.
In some cases, it works with external platforms or proprietary tools, but automation is not included by default.
Much of the work is done manually or with static templates.
Four key elements drive up the budget:
Everything outside the initial scope is billed separately
Yes.
KPMG works with all relevant ESG frameworks.
But their approach is project-by-project, which means each framework is included under its own proposal, cost, and delivery time.
There is no centralized and operational solution to manage them all from a single system.
Yes.
Dcycle is not a consulting firm, it’s an ESG Solution.
We collect all your ESG data and automatically distribute it to any use case: CSRD, SBTi, EINF, Taxonomy, or ISOs.
You pay for a single solution, operational, scalable, and with no billing surprises.
And most importantly: you manage it yourself, without depending on anyone.
In terms of cost and efficiency, that makes all the difference.
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