KPMG Announces 2024 U.S. Impact Plan
KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, published its 2024 U.S. Impact Plan reporting the firm’s efforts and related metrics in environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and robust governance practices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. This report details KPMG’s ongoing commitment to these areas since the release of its inaugural report in 2022.
Each year, the KPMG U.S. Impact Plan highlights the firm’s continued investments and accountability across four key pillars: People, Planet, Prosperity, and Principles of Governance. These pillars serve as the cornerstones of our business and are instrumental in driving our ongoing success as an industry leader.
Key highlights include:
1. PEOPLE: Empowering KPMG professionals and fostering their well-being, with a focus on 4 key areas
Growing capabilities, Working smart, Leading at every level, and Thrive@KPMG
2. PLANET: Reducing the firm’s greenhouse gas emissions
28% reduction in the sum of the firm’s scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019 and more
3. PROSPERITY: Creating a world with equity and access to opportunity for all
$17.4 million in funds to organizations in support of the KPMG U.S. Foundation’s mission and vision of a world underscored by equity and access to opportunity and more
4. PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNANCE: Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI)
Over the course of 2023, KPMG made generative AI capabilities available to all of its professionals and provided training and development offerings to help them effectively harness the technology to enhance the quality of client services and improve their own experience at the firm
“This work serves as the foundation for how we make the difference at KPMG and reflects our dedication to creating long-term value for our people, clients, society and the planet,” said KPMG U.S. Deputy Chair and COO Laura Newinski. “Through our journey, we aim to inspire others to take action and embrace sustainable practices by sharing insights that can empower others to make a positive impact and contribute to a more sustainable future.”
Read the 2024 KPMG U.S.Impact Plan
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