A message from our CEO
and Senior Partner, Harry Van Donink
In my three decades at KPMG, and especially over the last years, I’ve witnessed some transformative changes. Rising geopolitical tensions, security threats (e.g. cyber-attacks), inflation, and the escalation of climate change continue to push us to rewire our lives and work. All these changes touch upon Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) matters.
As a global firm, we recognize our role in shaping a more sustainable future and actively contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In 2021, we launched Our Impact Plan, the compass to hold ourselves accountable to our ESG commitments.
We want to lead by example and bring positive change by embedding four pillars in all aspects of our business: People, Planet, Prosperity and Philanthropy.
We always put our people first, as our passionate and talented team is our greatest asset. We keep investing in their learning and development, well-being, and mental health with new and existing programs, like Together@KPMG, self-paced learning, flexible working and career paths, and working from anywhere. Inclusion, diversity and equity (IDE) are at the core of everything we do, supported by initiatives such as the newly founded IDE communities and female leadership program.
We are committed to being good stewards of the planet by achieving the 1.5°C science-based target (50% emission reduction compared to 2019) by 2030. All our efforts, including moving into sustainable offices, transitioning to a fully electric fleet, planting our own forest, and continuing to improve our holistic mobility plan, were awarded the EcoVadis Silver rating.
Our ultimate goal is to deliver our clients the highest quality services, advice and audits, and to create trust in the market.
By supporting our clients with our dedicated services, and guiding them in their ESG and sustainability journeys, we aim to create prosperity and increase KPMG’s societal impact. Our ESG District collaboration with business dailies De Tijd and L’Echo also helps us share sustainable insights and shift the needle with the greater domestic business.
Through philanthropy, embodied by our KPMG Foundation, we aim to support the welfare of others by contributing to the communities where we live and work. It includes partnerships with YouthStart, Kom op tegen Kanker, MyMachine and a wide array of volunteering projects submitted by our people.
We consider these efforts as critical steps in our own trajectory towards a sustainable business. While our process is not flawless, each step contributes to a positive global impact.
We remain dedicated to our goals, even though the road ahead is challenging. We will keep investing in a brighter future for our firm, people, clients, and communities we serve.
KPMG in Belgium’s commitments represent how we want to be known in the market – a trusted and impactful organization. People and planet remain the core of our footprint, values, purpose, and our contribution to society. As KPMG in Belgium’s CEO and Senior Partner, I am fully committed to our actions and investments to drive the change necessary to fulfill our ESG goals, #Together, #ForBetter.
CEO and Senior PartnerKPMG in Belgium
