At KPMG, our commitment to ESG is unwavering. We strive to make ESG the watermark running through everything we do. Our ambition is to drive positive impact on business, society, and the planet as a leading professional services firm in ESG. This entails helping our clients transition toward a more sustainable future, upholding our commitment to protecting the public interest, and contributing to a better world through our Impact Plan.
The KPMG Impact Plan outlines KPMG International’s commitments to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact Principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). KPMG contributes through our own local Impact Plan, which sets out our objectives across four pillars: Planet, People, Prosperity, and Governance. In this way, we aim to integrate ESG into our decision-making processes, exchange our learnings with clients and other partners, and make a positive contribution to society.
To explore our ESRS-aligned disclosures, including details of our sustainability-related policies, actions, metrics, and targets, see the General, Environmental, Social, and Governance chapters of our sustainability statement.
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Received the EcoVadis Gold rating, placing us among the top 5% of companies worldwide for sustainability performance. This recognition highlights our strong commitment to environmental, social, and ethical standards across our operations and supply chain. |
Rolled out the Values First program to strengthen a culture of integrity, inclusion, and personal accountability. |
Engaging employees in our climate goals and increased internal carbon pricing to EUR 50. |
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Successfully renewed our ISO 14001 certification, confirming that our environmental management system meets international standards. This reflects our ongoing efforts to embed sustainability into our daily practices. |
Implemented new processes to enhance social return on investment policy and governance, supporting social impact and public-sector compliance. |
Completed training for sustainable procurement, with the next phase focusing on integrating ESG into contract management. |
Demonstrated continued support for our communities by providing |
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Achieved Level 3 certification on the CO2 Performance Ladder, demonstrating our proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions. This milestone supports our climate goals and strengthens our position in sustainable procurement processes. |
A new 24-hour ESG Innovation program was launched in May 2025, focused on innovation, agility, and values-driven leadership. |
Embedded ESG criteria in the Amstelveen Masterplan and housing policy. |
Expanded the MBO Talent Booster program, the only scholarship program for disadvantaged young people on MBO level in the Netherlands, by inviting five extra candidates to the Talent Development Day, and created two internships for the finalists of the 2025 program. |
Our KPMG foundations
At KPMG, we strive not only to be a thought leader in the market, but also to provide a strong practical example for others to follow by executing our Impact Plan ambitions. This includes initiatives that actively make a difference in our immediate communities (see box) as well as contributing to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs; see our value creation model). We also embed ESG in conversations with our suppliers, aiming to set clear objectives for their contribution to our Impact Plan goals.
Make It Happen Fund: KPMG established this fund in 2002 to support our colleagues to actively contribute to a fairer and more sustainable society through social projects or nonprofit activities. In 2025, for example, when one of our employees asked for support to enable young asylum seekers to take part in the KPMG Lentemarathon Amstelveen, we funded the purchase of running shoes for those who needed them.
MBO Talent Booster: Since 2016, our foundation has provided scholarships to 76 students in secondary vocational education (MBO). Offering financial support as well as coaching, workshops, laptops, outfit assistance, and opportunities within our firm, we help successful candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds to obtain their diplomas and prepare for a brighter future. One recent scholarship recipient, an asylum seeker with no previous qualifications, is now a KPMG employee.
Klynveld Foundation: Named after one of our founders, Piet Klynveld, this foundation provides financial support to KPMG colleagues (including retired employees) in the form of an interest-free loan or gift. Our mission is to unburden recipients financially and, in turn, support their mental well-being. In the current challenging economic environment, we are seeing a rise in applications to the foundation.
Art Foundation: Since 2006, this foundation has been responsible for KPMG’s art collection. As well as supporting young talents to exhibit their work – from paintings and drawings to sculpture and photography – in our offices around the country, it contributes to a creative and inspiring work environment for our people and visitors.
Watermarking ESG
Our approach to sustainability is to make ESG the watermark underlying everything we do. This plays a significant role in how KPMG creates meaningful value for society, including by helping to protect the planet we all depend on.
In 2024/2025, we advised our clients on a broad range of matters that are highly relevant for society. We worked with pension providers, for example, on the implications and implementation of the new pension agreement. We also expanded our consultancy role with the Dutch Ministry of Defence as it transforms in response to rising geopolitical instability, offering valuable support through our technology solutions, specifically on digital transformation, data, regulations, and cybersecurity.
To grow our positive impact, we aim to embed ESG in all client conversations, leverage our wider KPMG network and external expert partnerships, and continuously develop our people’s ESG capabilities. This ensures we provide high-quality services to support organizations through their sustainability transitions, including when it comes to CSRD compliance. To promote uptake of these services, we built an online game for our workforce in 2024/2025, raising awareness of our sustainability propositions and of our people’s role in maximizing their impact.