At KPMG, our environmental, social and governance commitments remain at the core of who we are and how we create value for our people, clients and communities. Over the past year, we have continued to make meaningful progress across our four key pillars - People, Planet, Prosperity and Governance - while accelerating transformation through responsible use of AI and sustained investment in our people. As we move closer toward our 2030 ambitions, we remain focused on delivering measurable impact and building a more sustainable, inclusive future.
People
We want to be a place where talented people of all backgrounds can carry out meaningful work. We invest in skills, learning and the transformative potential of AI, and we foster a culture where people are supported to grow, adapt and contribute their strengths. The following highlights reflect our progress in empowering our people:
- 97% of KPMG colleagues around the world have access to an approved AI tool appropriate for their role, reviewed against the KPMG Trusted AI framework.
- More than 320,000 training modules on digital, data and AI were completed by colleagues across our global organization.
- World Mental Health Day was recognized for the first time across our global organization, and we established a recommended baseline for health and wellbeing that all KPMG firms are encouraged to adopt.
Planet
We are committed to progressing the decarbonization of our business and meeting our net-zero goals. We also work side by side with clients to support their efforts - emphasizing the value of robust change management planning while focusing on both the risks and opportunities that it holds. The following actions demonstrate our progress toward these commitments:
- The Global Board endorsed the adoption of a science-based target to reach net-zero as a business by 2050.
- Our inaugural Summary Climate Transition Plan was published setting out details of our net-zero journey and milestones.
- Nearly US$1.3m was donated to WWF. This funding supports conservation projects in countries and territories including Australia, Kenya and Colombia and a new collaboration with WWF helping to ensure people are placed at the heart of the transition to a net-zero and nature-positive economy.
Prosperity
As a professional services organization we believe harnessing technology and in particular, AI, can be a powerful driver of opportunity - especially when access and education go hand-in-hand. Through our global collaborations with UNESCO and Microsoft, as well as local relationships through our network of KPMG firms, we’re proud to help unlock potential and create pathways for young people around the world. Our progress in this area is reflected in the following results:
- Revenue grew by 5.1% to US$39.8 billion, contributing US$2.1 billion in operational taxes that support governmental functions, public benefits and key infrastructure across communities in which we operate.
- KPMG International achieved ISO 42001 certification for our centralized AI platform ‘KPMG Workbench’ — driving global AI adoption and integration while embedding controls aligned with our KPMG Trusted AI framework.
- Provided US$176 million of investment to support local communities and reached 1.4 million people through our 10by30 education initiatives.
- Committed to empower 500,000 teachers and learners through the AI EmpowerED program in collaboration with UNESCO and Microsoft.
Governance
Strong governance and responsible stewardship are critical. They enable us to build business resilience, embrace innovation, and make decisions that deliver lasting value. In all of this, our aim is to make a positive impact for our people, clients and society. The following initiatives highlight how we are strengthening our governance framework:
- Launched a global AI security standard in an effort to maximize the security of AI and protect against AI-related cyber risks.
- Established a new ethical culture advisory group and launched an ethical culture playbook to share information, resources and guidance relating to ethical behavior and decision-making.
- Launched our sustainable procurement policy setting out the sustainability guidelines and requirements that apply when third party suppliers contract with KPMG International for goods, services or technology.
Together, these efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to being a better business. By bringing together our people, capabilities and partnerships, we will continue to deliver meaningful impact and help shape a more sustainable, inclusive and trusted future.
