KPMG International Limited (KPMG) sustainability score: 45/100
Better than 28% of Consulting / Professional Services
Making progress starts at 46. The highest score on SINK is 71.
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.
More about KPMG International Limited (KPMG)
It is one of the Big Four accountancy firms.
Founded 2020Head office London, United KingdomStaff ~276,000Revenue ~$39.8BWebsite ↗
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. Scores are free. Nobody can pay to change a score, speed it up or hide it. Last verified October 2026.
That places KPMG International Limited (KPMG) joint 281st of 1,023 companies scored, and joint 21st of 30 in Consulting / Professional Services.
What is KPMG International Limited (KPMG) doing well, and where does it fall short?
Strongest on Carbon Footprint: Operations and Carbon Footprint: Supply Chain (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Resource Use & Waste and Water Impact (3/10, 3/10).
Where KPMG International Limited (KPMG) lost points
For each question that lost points, the evidence our public rubric looks for that we didn't find.
What would raise this score
- How it uses materials and handles wasteShow active waste reduction, reuse or repair.
- Its effect on waterMonitor its water use and take measures to reduce it.
- Its record on controversiesDeal with the findings under question 10, in public.
Every question that lost points
- Emissions from its own operations8/10No verified figures published with their method and a falling trend.
- Emissions from its supply chain7/10No full value-chain map or supplier engagement programme.
- Whether its emissions are falling4/10No evidence of a year-on-year fall in its total emissions.
- How clean its energy is5/10Less than half its energy shown to be renewable, or no transition plan.
- Its effect on nature4/10Its effect on nature isn't measured or independently verified.
- How it uses materials and handles waste3/10No active waste reduction, reuse or repair shown.
- Its effect on water3/10No monitoring of water use, or no measures to reduce it.
- Its climate targets7/10No validated long-term net zero target.
- How openly it reports7/10No annual impact report, or no pay linked to climate targets.
- Its record on controversies3/10Points deducted for controversies or its business model. The finding is under question 10.
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How is KPMG International Limited (KPMG)'s SINK score calculated?
Same ten questions for every company. No private weighting.
SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleWhat evidence is KPMG International Limited (KPMG)'s score based on?
12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
33% of them were published by KPMG International Limited (KPMG) itself; the rest come from independent sources.
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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How does KPMG International Limited (KPMG) compare with other consulting / professional services companies?
Where KPMG International Limited (KPMG) sits among consulting / professional services peers.
Among the 30 major consulting / professional services brands we've scored, KPMG International Limited (KPMG) is tied =21st of 30, with 1 other.
Who scores higher in Consulting / Professional Services?
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