KPMG in Malaysia presents the FY2023 update of our environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments — holding us accountable for progress towards a more sustainable future.
Our Impact Plan report covers our progress from the period 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023. But this journey started in 2021 following KPMG International’s global investment of more than USD1.5 billion over 3 years, which works to underpin ESG throughout the firm so we can achieve our trust and growth ambitions. Out of this, KPMG in Malaysia launched our firm-wide Impact@KPMG initiative in October 2021 and the empowerment of our people to be agents of positive change has only amplified since then.
The report highlights the firm’s initiatives across four core pillars: People, Planet, Prosperity and Governance. We’re pleased to inform that this report is developed in reference to:
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards (2021 update);
• Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide (3rd Edition);
• World Economic Forum’s International Business Council (WEF IBC) Core Metrics;
• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG); and
• United Nations (UN) Global Compact Principles.
Message from the Managing Partner
Message from the Managing Partner
KPMG in Malaysia stands as a leading professional services firm today in testament of the contributions from those before us who shared a common purpose. The firm’s history in Malaysia can be traced to the inception of the first office in Ipoh in 1928, and our progress through the decades is intricately woven into the tapestry of the nation's economic and social fabric. For us, making a difference is not just something we say; it's what we do.
Embedded in our core values and actions is a steadfast commitment to effect meaningful change. At KPMG in Malaysia, we assist clients on their transformation journey by delivering insights and actionable solutions that pave the way for a better future. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments serve as the watermark running throughout the firm. Our initiatives, underpinned by a strong governance structure, encompass a range of activities, from reducing our carbon footprint through energy-efficient practices to championing community development projects that uplift marginalized communities. We believe that through collective efforts, we can drive measurable change and continue to make a tangible difference in our society.
The establishment of the KPMG Education Trust Fund further demonstrates the firm’s commitment to lifelong education and community empowerment. By nurturing the next generation of leaders and equipping them with the tools they need, KPMG contributes to their long-term prosperity and well-being, enabling them to make a positive difference in an ever-changing world.
The same commitment to nurture the next generation is practiced within KPMG with our own people, who represent the beating heart of the firm. United by a shared purpose to inspire confidence and empower change, they are not only instrumental to KPMG in Malaysia’s success but are also the catalysts for positive change. For this reason, we continue to prioritize our people, cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that empowers them to realize their full potential personally and professionally.
I’m proud of everyone at KPMG in Malaysia for their unwavering passion to make the difference. Thank you for being true champions of positive change! It has been my privilege to lead the firm, and I’m confident that our legacy of strength will continue under the leadership of Foong Mun Kong when he takes on the Managing Partner role in January 2025. KPMG is at our best when all of us are working together shoulder-to-shoulder to be part of the solution the world needs. This is what has driven us for almost 100 years in Malaysia, and we’re determined to keep learning and improving to enable a better future for all.
Datuk Johan Idris
Managing Partner
KPMG in Malaysia
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