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 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, KPMG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,438,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 28,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 28,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,298,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects KPMG's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. KPMG has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, which is 20 years ahead of the Paris Agreement's timeline. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions and includes a transition to 100% renewable energy by the same year. The firm aims to implement a comprehensive climate plan to facilitate this transition, demonstrating its leadership in the professional services sector regarding climate responsibility. In previous years, KPMG's emissions included approximately 1,508,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 1,459,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a focus on reducing its carbon footprint over time. The firm continues to disclose its emissions data transparently, aligning with industry standards and best practices in climate reporting.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 42,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 59,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,677,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kpmg is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.