We believe that our nation will not realise its full potential until everyone has equal access to opportunity, with business playing a vital role in solving social and environmental issues.

As a leader in Corporate Citizenship, KPMG harnesses the energy and capabilities of our people to empower positive change for our community.
In 2016, we launched our Social Impact Framework to ensure we continue to focus on Australia’s most pressing problems and to concentrate our efforts on initiatives where we can have the greatest impact.

Our refreshed strategy revolves around four pillars, each of which are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

• Indigenous Australia – SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities 
• Climate Change – SDG 13 Climate Action 
• Skills for the Future – SDG 4 Quality Education 
• Mental Health – SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing  

• Invested $14.6 million in the community in FY17, including close to 30,000 hours volunteered through pro bono work, secondments, mentoring, tutoring and volunteering programs.
• 2017-2020 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) awarded ‘Elevate’ status by Reconciliation Australia.
• Unveiled a series of proposals aimed at driving economic growth for indigenous Australia in our new report Igniting the Indigenous Economy.
• Endorsed as one of the largest Fair Trade Workplaces in Australia and New Zealand, by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand.
• Reduced our net carbon emissions per FTE by 20 percent from 2015 to 2016.
• Named Sustainable Firm of the Year by the International Accounting Bulletin for the last 4 years (2012-2016).
• Recognised for excellence in office energy efficiency at the CitySwitch Awards, capturing the title of 2016 National New Signatory of the Year.
• Founding member of the UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA).

corporatecitizenship@kpmg.com.au