Kpmg
KPMG, officially known as KPMG International Cooperative, is a leading global network of professional services firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Headquartered in the Netherlands, KPMG operates in major regions including Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1987, the firm has achieved significant milestones, including its consistent ranking among the "Big Four" accounting firms. KPMG's core offerings encompass a wide range of services, such as risk management, financial advisory, and business consulting, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and quality. The firm is recognised for its strong market position, leveraging advanced technology and industry expertise to deliver tailored solutions. With a focus on integrity and excellence, KPMG continues to set benchmarks in the professional services industry.
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Kpmg's score of 65 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Kpmg's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KPMG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,354,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 28,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 28,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,298,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, business travel accounted for about 344,000,000 kg CO2e, while purchased goods and services contributed approximately 879,000,000 kg CO2e. KPMG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with a baseline year of 2019. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Additionally, KPMG has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, a commitment that aligns with their broader sustainability goals. In previous years, KPMG's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were approximately 1,330,000,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, they were about 1,446,000,000 kg CO2e; and in 2020, emissions were around 1,395,000,000 kg CO2e. The firm has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a reported 25% reduction against a 2019 baseline achieved by 2022. KPMG's climate initiatives are supported by data from KPMG International Cooperative, ensuring a cohesive approach to sustainability across its global operations.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 248,290 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 362,870 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,566,650 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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