KPMG is a global network of audit, tax and advisory firms operating in 138 countries and territories, with more than 276,000 people and US$39.8 billion revenue in FY25.
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KPMG's total footprint fell 3% in FY25 and is 30% below its FY19 baseline after a re-baselining, against a 50% cut targeted for 2030; its own Scope 1 and 2 are down 57%. KPMG says the fall in air-travel emissions was mainly a change in emission factors, and purchased goods and services rose. Renewable electricity slipped from 84% to 83%. As a Big Four firm it audits fossil-fuel clients, and ICIJ reporting found KPMG firms checking forestry companies linked to deforestation.
KPMG International Limited (KPMG) scores 45/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified October 2026.
That places KPMG International Limited (KPMG) joint 261st of 859 companies scored, and joint 14th of 19 in Consulting / Professional Services.
Where KPMG International Limited (KPMG) sits among consulting / professional services peers.
Among the 19 major consulting / professional services brands we've scored, KPMG International Limited (KPMG) is tied =14th of 19, with 1 other.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
KPMG reports no global waste tonnage, recycling rate, or circularity targets.
FY25 assured environmental metrics cover only GHG and energy; no network-wide water withdrawal or consumption figure exists.
Publishes no fossil-client or revenue disclosure.
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See the breakdown →The formula and all 12 sources.
Same ten questions for every company. No private weighting.
SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
8 of 12 sources are independent of the company.
“Scope 1 & 2 (market-based) ktCO e 52 54 119 -4% -57%”
“selected GHG emissions and energy data for FY19 and FY25.”
“goals to reach 100% Renewable Electricity (RE) by 2022 in its Board Countries, and by 2030 for the wider network”
“Among the new companies announcing their commitments highlighted by the TNFD include KPMG”
“I am proud that KPMG International is a TNFD Adopter”
“KPMG’s financial auditing clients include at least seven forestry and palm oil companies that have been accused of deforestation and illegal logging”
“KPMG Australia’s head of oil & gas Jonathon Peacock sent out strong note of support for the government’s gas plans”
“KPMG Australia's Head of Oil and Gas spoke publically in support of the Australian Government's continued support of fossil fuel”
“Company Overview for KPMG INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (12474966)”
“Global headcount grows by 1.8% to 276,030.”
“the Big Four firm reached a record $39.8 billion in revenue for the 2025 fiscal year”
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KPMG is a global network of audit, tax and advisory firms operating in 138 countries and territories, with more than 276,000 people and US$39.8 billion revenue in FY25. KPMG International Limited, the network's coordinating entity, was incorporated in England in 2020; the network's roots go back to the 1987 merger of Peat Marwick International and Klynveld Main Goerdeler. It is one of the Big Four accountancy firms.
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