Forvis Mazars Group SC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-09 to 2023-08)
Reporting Period: 2022-09 to 2023-08
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:117,638 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:4,281 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:8,377 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:104,980 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:35% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:88,364 MWh/year
Water Consumption:184,726 m3/year
Waste Generated:10,351 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:4 tCO2e/employee (market-based); 49 kgCO2e/$000 revenue (market-based)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Community Engagement
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Calculated group-wide carbon footprint for a second consecutive year.
- Submitted group emissions reduction targets for validation to the SBTi.
- Designed and launched implementation of a group-wide net zero plan.
- Piloted new tools to help employees measure and reduce their carbon footprint.
- Collaborated with suppliers to improve their climate practices.
Social Achievements
- Deployed group-wide people survey to understand employee experiences.
- Worked on deploying a group-wide people survey to understand employee experiences, aspirations and challenges.
- Reviewed HR processes related to hiring, evaluation and promotion.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing and best practices across countries.
- Promoted thought leadership through internal and external campaigns.
- Worked on a new DE&I governance structure and strategy.
- 4,700+ employees engaged through volunteering and pro bono programmes.
- €4.8m+ contributed through donations.
Governance Achievements
- Embedded sustainability at the heart of decision-making at all organizational levels.
- Introduced a new dashboard for leadership teams to measure non-financial performance.
- Implemented a comprehensive enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy.
- Integrated ESG risks into the broader business strategy and ERM framework.
- Implemented robust procedures for monitoring and maintaining the highest standards of compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero emissions (target year not specified, but submitted to SBTi).
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero emissions (target year not specified, but submitted to SBTi).
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 25% female partners by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical events and economic downturn.
- Uncertain global outlook and fast-paced regulatory evolutions.
- Male-dominated industry requiring more progress to accelerate gender balance.
- Lack of choice in a vital, concentrated market.
- Scope 3 emissions representing a significant source of emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed ambitious emissions reduction targets (submitted to SBTi).
- Designed and launched implementation of a group-wide net zero plan.
- Developed a personal carbon footprint app and net zero toolkit.
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement framework.
- Reviewed HR processes, facilitated knowledge sharing, and promoted thought leadership.
- Implemented a new DE&I governance structure and strategy.
- Implemented a comprehensive enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy.
- Integrated ESG risks into the broader business strategy and ERM framework.
- Implemented a Group supplier code of conduct and enhanced ESG standards for top-tier suppliers.
- Developed a suite of assurance and advisory services to support clients on their ESG transformation journey.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Group supplier code of conduct.
- Due diligence checks on potential and existing suppliers.
- Enhanced ESG standards for top-tier suppliers.
- Inclusion of ESG conditions in all contracts.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard
Certifications: ISO 27001 (Atlas NextGen platform)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Awards & Recognition
- Kununu Top Company (Austria)
- LEAD MAMFORCE standard (Croatia)
- Happy Trainees label (France)
- HRKOMM Award nomination (Hungary)
- Second-best employer in Romania (financial services sector)
- Best Company to Work For in Asia (Singapore)
- Best Company to Work For in South Africa
- Top five employers in audit industry in Ukraine