Forvis Mazars for good
“Our strategic positioning and strong results enable us to proactively contribute to the public good through the delivery
of high-quality services and the implementation of responsible environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. Stewardship has always been a central part of our values and strategic priorities.”
CEO, Forvis Mazars Group
Pascal Jauffret
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Sustainability report 2024
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Our 2024 progress in motion
Living up to our core purpose, we have put sustainability at the heart of our business. As part our commitment to create value for all our stakeholders, we have developed a robust strategy to drive positive change for our people, our clients, the environment and local communities.
Our corporate sustainability strategy
Based on three pillars: environment, social and governance, our strategy promotes inclusive, fair and sustainable economic development while also facilitating social progress and nurturing environmental stewardship.
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Environment
Social
Governance
Environment
As our world continues to face rising global temperatures, every individual and entity has a role to play, including Forvis Mazars. We will continue to work to preserve the environment and fight climate change by taking robust actions to reduce our carbon footprint in line with climate science, with the ambition to reach a net zero future.
Our success is built upon our people, so we are dedicated to cultivating a supportive, equitable and inclusive workplace, providing ample opportunities for fulfilling careers, continuous learning and professional growth. Leveraging education, we use our expertise to solve social challenges to make a positive impact in the lives of those in the communities in which we operate.
Social
Guided by the foundational values of our firm and our code of conduct, we recognise our role in serving the public interest. As an authentic, responsible firm, we are committed to delivering quality services to our clients while also creating a positive impact on our people, the planet and society at large.
Governance
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Soumyanetra Mondal Group Head of Corporate Sustainability
“As the urgency to act on global challenges grows, we stay grounded in our sustainability convictions. This year, we have continued to scale our positive impact for our people, local communities and the environment through a data-driven and science-based approach that informs strategic decisions and actions. By turning our commitments into measurable outcomes, we aim to strengthen resilience, advance responsible growth and build enduring trust with all our stakeholders.”
The disclosures of this report are aligned with the reporting period of our 2023-2024 financial year running from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024 and prepared on a consolidated basis across the 100+ countries and territories in which we were present during that same period.
Our 2024 sustainability report outlines our progress in addressing our environmental, social and economic material topics and how we deliver value to our stakeholders. Every year, we strive to improve our data quality and present our reporting in the most transparent manner possible.
Reporting transparently on our progress
Climate and environment
3.7 tCO2e employee GHG intensity (market-based)
Net zero emissions reduction targets validated by the SBTi
73 hours of training per auditor
11,100+ new hires, including interns
People
41% of our Group governance bodies
53% of our workforce
Women representation
23% of our partners worldwide
€4.2m+ contributed through donations
31,500+ hours contributed through volunteering and pro bono initiatives
3,900+ employees engaged across 53 countries
Community
Increased coverage of the ISO 27001 certification across our IT platform
100% of countries launched learning programmes on our Group code of conduct
Integrity and responsibility
Climate and environment
People
Women representation
Community
Integrity and responsibility
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Leveraging our international partnership, we actively engage
with local communities worldwide to remove barriers to
education and seize opportunities to improve their future.
Bringing our vision to life
Our community impact
In 2023/2024, we contributed to community development projects in 53 countries, with an average of eight hours contributed per employee engaged.
Upskilling recent graduates for a digital future in South Africa
Creating career opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Indonesia with LP4Y
Developing an internship programme for recent graduates in Nigeria
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Forvis Mazars for good
Sustainability report 2024
Head of Corporate Sustainability, Forvis Mazars Group
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Soumyanetra Mondal
Executive Board Member, Forvis Mazars Group
Véronique Ryckaert
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Social
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