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.
“For me, progress toward a responsible and sustainable economy is based on a shared commitment to actively embrace change. At KPMG Law, we combine our legal expertise with modern technologies, thereby creating clear added value for our clients. Our teams drive this transformation with a high degree of professionalism and an openness to new approaches. At the same time, we consistently fulfill our social responsibilities—from education and sustainability to fostering an inclusive work environment. Our sustainability program, Our Impact Plan, highlights the steps we’ve already taken and how we’ll continue to expand our activities.”
Mathias Oberndörfer
Managing Director KPMG Law
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.
As part of our global sustainability program Our Impact Plan, we identify key topics in the areas of governance, people, planet and prosperity, which form the strategic focus of our sustainability activities. We use targeted measures and reporting to make our contribution to sustainable development transparent.
Our Values: The Foundation of Our Corporate Culture
At KPMG Law, we strive to combine high standards of quality with a responsible, forward-looking, and sustainable approach to our work. The values of the global KPMG network – Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, and For Better – form the basis of our shared identity at both the national and international levels. That is why we set the highest standards for our services and act responsibly, sustainably, and with a focus on the future. Integrity and the independence of our employees are the foundation of our actions.
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| Integrity, Quality, and Independence of our Services |
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| Data Protection and Information Security |
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| Responsible Supplier Management |
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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
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| Attracting Talent: Digital and Target-Audience-Oriented |
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| Development & Career: Targeted Support |
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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 impact of all our sites and solution lines and develop them in a targeted manner. At the same time, we aim to raise 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 sets out clear principles for environmentally responsible behaviour, which we continue to develop together.
Further key figures relating to Planet can be found here: KPMG Law – Planet Key Figures Table.
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| Promoting sustainable business travel |
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| Promoting sustainable communting |
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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.
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| Services in the interest of society |
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