Leading change in our society

We will build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring that our people, our clients and our communities achieve their full potential.

“Commitment to our communities is one of KPMG’s core values and a cornerstone of the culture of our member firms. Our culture and values, which are aligned with the UN Global Compact’s ten principles, are at the heart of how we conduct business. Now is the time to look forward and take the necessary steps to build the foundation for a sustainable recovery that will spur global growth. The accounting profession touches every aspect of the capital markets system and has a clear role to play in this recovery. We understand that responsible business practices contribute to broad-based development and sustainable markets.”

Michael Andrew
Chairman
KPMG International

Corporate citizenship

Every person at KPMG can lead change in their community, their city and their country. Our values underpin our citizenship commitment. So, we engage in finding Global Citizenship and Policy solutions for the complex web of societal and global issues.

Through our network of member firms, we have a truly Global Impact in our communities.

We respond equally to National Priorities, as well as Global Priorities.

Global development

Through our Global Development Initiative, we tackle poverty in line with the Millennium Development Goals.

Our International Development Services business helps the development world confront its many challenges.

We seek to mobilise resources to respond to major Natural Disasters.

Climate change and the environment

Our Global Green Initiative makes KPMG firms more sustainable and energy efficient, as well as supporting environmental projects within our wider communities.

Our Climate Change and Sustainability Services business helps clients deal with impact of climate change on their own businesses.

"We have a clear vision of the role of KPMG firms. We believe we should use our skills and our resources to become fully involved in finding sustainable solutions to local and global issues such as climate change, food and water scarcity, poverty, security, development and economic growth. Locally, member firms around the world are using their skills to support local community initiatives and projects. Globally, we are using our capacity and capability as an international network to support the Millennium Development Goals, working strategically with governments, non-government organisations and the private sector to make an impact."

Michael Hastings
Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE
Global Head of Citizenship and Diversity
KPMG International

Related content

Browse our interactive ‘Values in Action – thinking beyond’ book which showcases some of the inspiring activities KPMG is involved in around the world. This book encapsulates the fantastic giving spirit of our people and our commitment to sustainable communities.

KPMG is helping business respond to changes in the economy and challenges in international development. We are also committed to providing an environment where our people can flourish and contribute to a sustainable world. Click here for more information on our values and culture, diversity, career progression and career mobility.

For external thought leadership read Global Corporate Citizenship by Klaus Schwab and the Harvard Business Review Article Creating Shared Value by Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer. Also, refer to the World Economic Forum website and the Harvard Business Review website.

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