Sustainability report 2023

Forvis Mazars for good

“Through our international partnership and as we move forward as a global network, we will continue to reinforce our commitment to promote transparent governance, decarbonise our business in line with climate science, nurture a fair and inclusive work environment and address socio-economic inequalities in local communities.”

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Véronique Ryckaert

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Chairman, Forvis Mazars Group

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It defines how we create and share value and cascades throughout our international partnership to drive long-term prosperity. It is also a fundamental component of our performance criteria and how we measure success. We believe sustainability and equity can be engines for growth, so, in collaboration with our key stakeholders, we developed a robust strategy to promote inclusive, fair and sustainable economic development while driving social progress and promoting environmental stewardship.

Sustainability is embedded at the heart of our business and value chain.

Our corporate sustainability strategy

1. Upholding our values of integrity and responsibility

2. Putting people at the heart of our development

3. Contributing to local communities

4. Reducing our environmental impact

5. Supporting businesses on their sustainability journey

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Executive Board Member, Forvis Mazars Group

Veronique Ryckaert

“Convinced our financial success must go hand in hand with strong ESG performance, in 2022/2023, we further integrated our ESG priorities into our core strategy and DNA. Through targeted policies, we are shaping a value creation mindset that considers environmental and social impacts alongside financial risks and opportunities.”

Integrity and responsibility

Our 2023 Sustainability report outlines our progress in addressing our material environmental, social and governance matters across our international partnership.

Reporting transparently on our progress

Each year, we aim to improve our data quality and present our reporting in the most transparent manner possible to our stakeholders. The disclosures of this report detail the sustainability performance of Forvis Mazars Group for the financial year 2022/2023, corresponding to the period 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023 and prepared on a consolidated basis across the 100 countries and territories in which we were present during that same period.

100%

of our countries launched learning programmes on our global code of conduct

countries hold ESG ratings or certifications

hours of training, on average, per auditor

hires, including interns

11,500+

People

of our Group governance bodies

43%

of our workforce

53%

Women represent

of our partners worldwide

22%

90 countries and territories reported GHG data

Climate and environment

4tCO2e employee GHG intensity (market-based)

commitment in line with the Science Based Targets initiative

4.8m+ contributed through donations

31,500+ hours contributed through volunteering and pro bono initiatives

4,700+ employees engaged through volunteering and pro bono initiatives across 51 countries

Community

These workshops aimed at elevating their aspirations and broadening their understanding of higher education opportunities.

This partnership combines socio-cultural openness with an exposure to the professional world to guide young generations towards a better future. Throughout the year, the mentor–mentee pairs embarked on 11 cultural outings that empowered these young individuals and provided them with life-enriching experiences that broadened their professional horizons.

Volunteers in France became mentors to young people from marginalised backgrounds, helping them develop self-confidence and explore their potential career paths.

Empowering young minds with Télémaque in France

The curriculum encompassed a series of specialised workshops that covered key topics such as cover letter composition and CV development, mastering the art of networking and leveraging the potential of LinkedIn. Our workshops were tailored to empower these students with the tools and confidence necessary to excel in their future careers.

Our Czech offices welcomed nine talented students to guide them through an intensive programme meticulously designed to meet the evolving demands of the Czech job market.

Inspiring future careers in the Czech Republic

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Through the reach of our international partnership, we engage with local communities around the world to help break down barriers to education and leverage opportunities that can help improve their future. In 2022/2023, we continued to expand the reach of volunteering and pro bono initiatives to 51 countries and in the upcoming years we plan to build on this momentum moving forward.

Bringing our vision to life

Our community impact

4,700+

31,500+

4.8m+

Net zero

4tCO2e

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Extending our partnership beyond a substantial donation through the Forvis Mazars Corporate Foundations and Trusts, our teams in the UK volunteered to conduct business simulations and workshops to help empower young students aged nine and ten.

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Elevating aspirations with IntoUniversity in the United Kingdom

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