Our contribution to a sustainable future

We at KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (hereinafter referred to as KPMG Law) want to play an active role in shaping the transition to a sustainable economy and society. As an internationally oriented, multidisciplinary law firm that combines legal, business and technological expertise, we understand sustainability as the continuous development of our own company towards greater sustainability. At the same time, we want to contribute to the sustainable transformation of our clients and the economy by providing responsible legal advice.

With this in mind, we are continuously developing our sustainability program Our Impact Plan with the four areas of action Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity. Our aim is to act responsibly in all areas of our activities, create trust in society and provide positive impetus for sustainable development.

As a legally independent commercial law firm, we, KPMG Law, are associated and closely linked with KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (hereinafter referred to as KPMG AG). This cooperation gives us the opportunity, together with the employees of KPMG AG and its Audit, Tax, Deal Advisory, Consulting, Financial Services and Performance & Strategy divisions, to offer our clients comprehensive, holistic and, if necessary, international support. Furthermore, the association also promotes a uniform quality of service and compliance with agreed values. Although KPMG Law and KPMG AG are legally independent entities, we pursue the same goals in the area of sustainability and largely rely on identical measures to implement them.

Further information on the global sustainability program can be found here: KPMG: Our Impact Plan.

Our Areas of Focus

As part of our global sustainability program, Our Impact Plan, we identify key issues in the areas of Governance, People, Planet, and Prosperity, which form the strategic focus of our sustainability activities. Through targeted measures and reporting, we make our contribution to sustainable development transparent.

Governance

We set the highest standards for our services and act in a responsible, sustainable and future-oriented manner. The integrity and independence of our employees are the basis of our actions and are characterized by our values, which are firmly anchored in the measures and systems of KPMG Law: Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together and For Better. In addition, we continuously develop our quality approach with the help of our governance measures.

People

Our employees are the key to our sustainable success. We strive to be a home for talent where employees feel comfortable, can develop personally and professionally and find meaning in their work. We place particular value on a diverse workforce that promotes creative ideas and increases the company’s performance.

KPMG-Law offers attractive working conditions and a supportive working environment to attract and retain the best talent. Measures include performance-related remuneration, work-life balance and comprehensive protection of physical and mental health.

We are also firmly convinced that the strength-oriented development of our employees is crucial for their long-term loyalty to us as an employer. Under our motto “Lifelong learning”, we therefore strive to create an environment in which continuous learning and professional development are part of everyday working life.

At KPMG Law, we also attach great importance to respectful cooperation and the recognition of the uniqueness of all individuals – regardless of age, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation and identity, mental and physical abilities and cultural and social background.

Further key figures on People can be found here: KPMG Law – People Key Figures Table.

Planet

Climate Protection as Part of Our Corporate Responsibility

As a service provider, our business activities impact both people and the environment. To live up to our commitment to use natural resources responsibly, we are pursuing a specific goal to reduce our environmental impact. We are committed to halving our carbon footprint by 2030 and, to this end, are implementing measures in four key areas through our National Environmental Program 2030. KPMG has also committed to a long-term net-zero target: By 2050, Scope 1–3 emissions are to be reduced by 90% compared to 2019; the remaining maximum of 10% will be offset through verified CO₂ removal processes.

Mobility: Reducing emissions through sustainable business travel practices and promoting climate-friendly mobility alternatives.

Supplier Management: Integrating environmental criteria into the selection of and collaboration with business partners.

Energy and Resource Consumption: Optimizing energy use and promoting efficient resource utilization at our office locations.

Commuting: Supporting sustainable commuting through flexible work models and mobility options.

With our ISO 14001-certified environmental management system, we are able to continuously monitor the environmental impacts of all our locations and solution lines and make targeted improvements. At the same time, we aim to strengthen our employees’ environmental awareness and empower them to use energy and resources responsibly. Through targeted measures, we highlight concrete, practical ways to achieve greater environmental sustainability. Our environmental policy provides the framework for this and defines clear principles for environmentally responsible actions, which we continue to develop together.

Additional key figures for Planet can be found here: KPMG Law – Planet Key Figures Table.

Prosperity

Purposeful Business

As a multidisciplinary law firm, KPMG Law sees itself as an active contributor to building a sustainable and equitable society. Guided by our values and in line with our purpose “Inspire Confidence. Empower Change,” we help organizations build trust, successfully navigate transformations, and enable responsible growth. Through our ESG services, we help companies align their business and operating models for the future and efficiently meet regulatory requirements. Through multidisciplinary expertise, a global presence, and strategic alliances, we expand our range of solutions and enable the structured management of complex challenges as well as the effective integration of technological and sustainability-related innovations. At the same time, as a law firm, we embrace our social responsibility, particularly through our commitment to equitable education, lifelong learning, and programs that enable our employees to actively engage in social causes.