Our inaugural Impact Plan catalogues our environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments and actions — holding us accountable for progress toward a more sustainable and equitable future.
Our commitments and highlights at a glance
Our commitments
Purposeful business
- Always act with a clear purpose
- Deliver high-quality, value driven services
Acting transparently with accountability and integrity
- Act lawfully, ethically and in the public interest
- Work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery
Human rights
- Respect human rights
Our highlights
Zero-tolerance approach
to bribery and corruption
As a member firm of KPMG International Limited,
aligned to the UN Global Compact
Quality Management Systems compliant with the
International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM 1)
Mobilised
Our Impact Plan team
to help deliver on our ESG commitments and drive
Our commitments
Inclusion, diversity and equity (IDE)
- Have an inclusive culture, built on trust
- Foster an educated, empathetic workforce
- Advocate for equal opportunity
Continuous learning
- Develop a continuous learning culture
Health and well-being
- Protect the health of our people, both physically and mentally
- Enable them to be effective and productive
Our highlights
Second-largest headcount,
with
40k+
people, within the KPMG network
43%
gender diversity across levels
19k+
people onboarded in FY22
2,950k
total learning hours with c.75 learning hours per person
86
Global People Survey (GPS) score in FY22, up 4 points from FY21
Insurance cover
for immediate and extended family – one of the best in the market
A ‘speak up’ culture
supported by accessible avenues such as local hotlines, international hotline and POSH mailbox
Our commitments
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030
- Report on our climate performance
- Decarbonise our business by 50% by 2030 in line with a 1.5oC science-based target (against a 2019 baseline)
- Procure 100% renewable electricity
- Drive behavioural change to improve environmental practices at our workplaces
Our highlights
Committed to becoming
'net-zero' by 2030
Procured
100% renewable electricity
through the purchase of renewable energy certificates
Global carbon reduction targets validated by
Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi)
ISO 14001:2015
certified
37%
reduction in gross carbon emissions in FY22 as compared to the 2019 baseline
87%
of our office buildings are LEED-certified
LEED-certified
Introduced
Internal Carbon Pricing
Our commitments
- Contribute to nation building
- Foster innovation through our expertise
- Support education and lifelong learning
- Drive responsible corporate citizenship
Our highlights
Support on
national flagship programmes
73,694
hours of volunteering
KPMG Innovation Kaleidoscope centre
launched
56k+
direct and indirect beneficiaries
One of the
highest beneficiary impacts
amongst board firms
Programmes aligned to KPMG’s
10by30 Vision
of economically empowering 10 million disadvantaged young people by 2030
Areas of focus:
Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship
At KPMG in India, we are driven by the powerful vision of shaping the future while making an indelible mark in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) space. We are steadfast in our commitment to ‘Inspire Confidence and Empower Change,’ recognising that our work must go beyond traditional boundaries to create a meaningful impact on our clients, people, communities and the nation.
Celebrating 30 years of our presence in India, our exponential growth has accompanied our country‘s own remarkable rise on the global stage. We are privileged to have contributed to its development during this period, and proud to be in a position to support decisive action, on our own part and that of others – towards tackling the collective challenges facing businesses and the society today. Longer-term impact such as building a low-carbon energy system, fostering socio-economic inclusion and accelerating skill development and employment opportunities, calls for cooperation, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right.
As responsible corporate citizens and one of the fastest-growing member firms in the KPMG International network, we recognise that our purpose today is more relevant than ever before. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to drive meaningful change and build a better tomorrow. We understand that concrete action that we take today will enable us to build a future that is beautiful, for us, our clients as well as our communities. It is with this endeavour that we forge ahead to make every day awesome at KPMG.
Reflective of our resolve, Our Impact Plan underlines our determination to push forward positive change through our people, clients and communities. It enables us to put a long-term, practical lens to our ESG commitments, as sustainability becomes integral to all decision making. ESG is no longer an also-do; it permeates everything we do.
We continue to build trust and foster growth, with our Purpose as our north star. We bring the full force of KPMG's experience and expertise to catalyse positive change for our clients, our people, our communities and the wider stakeholder ecosystem.
With a shared vision of a sustainable future, we are Together. For Better.
Governance
Guided by our Purpose and Values, we move ahead with dedication, integrity and
inspired action.
Planet
Reducing our environmental impact to build a more sustainable and resilient future.
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Material topics
To help us focus on the most important ESG issues and align our resources (including programmes) in meaningful ways, we have outlined 12 material topics that matter the most to our business and stakeholders, and have classified them under four pillars.
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Purpose, Values and Culture
We are led by our Purpose and are committed to creating a Values-based, responsible and people-centric culture.
Ethics, integrity and independence
We are committed to observing the highest standards of personal and professional behaviour, consistent with our aim of becoming the most trusted professional services firm.
Transparency and accountability
Our governance and practice management standards ensure consistency and accountability across the entire organisation, in our markets and stakeholder ecosystem.
Providing high-quality services in public interest
We have a fundamental commitment to serving public interest, building trust and advising clients on how they can transform their business to create sustainable value.
Information protection
Cybersecurity and data privacy represent significant risks if they are not closely monitored. Protecting information is fundamental to every service that we offer to our clients.
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Talent attraction, development and retention
As a people’s business, attracting and nurturing talent is critical to our success. We foster a continuous-learning environment and empower our people to make a mark.
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE)
By valuing differences, we foster an inclusive and open environment underpinned by equal opportunity for all.
Health and well-being
The mental health and physical well-being of our people is a priority for us. We endeavour to provide tools and practices that help them to be healthy and feel secure and supported.
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Environmental sustainability
We work towards a culture where sustainable practices, both within and beyond our organisation, are a part of our DNA, in order to leave a healthier planet for future generations.
- Our Impact Plan presents our commitments on our journey of becoming a more conscious and responsible business. It reaffirms our pledge to focus our efforts in alignment with the UN Global Compact Principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Economic contribution
We are committed to enabling wider economic growth and prosperity, and contributing to nation-building in meaningful ways.
Technology and innovation
Embracing the benefits of technology and innovation helps us stay relevant and competitive, enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions for our clients.
Impactful community initiatives:
We aim to create a positive impact on the communities we serve through a wide range of social initiatives, with emphasis on education for the youth and the underrepresented populations.
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- Understanding shifting stakeholder and business priorities arising from global and societal issues
- Employee engagement and employee trust data from the annual KPMG Global People Survey (GPS)
- Significant business risks included in our Enterprise Risk Management framework
- Peer norms
- Learnings from material issues identified by KPMG International and other KPMG firms
How our 12 material topics connect to our commitments outlined in Our Impact Plan:
These 12 material topics have been arrived at through a comprehensive approach that considers the following:
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1 Measuring Stakeholder Capitalism: Towards Common Metrics and Consistent Reporting of Sustainable Value Creation, World Economic Forum, September 2020