United Kingdom

KPMG in the UK and the city of London have sponsored the City Academy, Hackney. The Academy offers a business and finance curriculum – reflecting the skills of KPMG as its co-sponsor – to more than 500 students, ages 11 to 14. KPMG helped design, implement, and manage this new independent state-maintained school for the local community in East London and is committed to a sustainable partnership with the secondary school, providing resources, skills, and expertise. By 2013, the Academy will accept up to 1,170 students.

France

KPMG in France has developed, “Programme Lycées,” to help disadvantaged youth build relationships in business. To encourage and motivate students, 225 KPMG volunteers tutor and facilitate workshops at 21 high schools throughout France. Students are invited to “business days” at KPMG offices and are given the opportunity to meet and talk to KPMG professionals about their roles. The firm also provides students with more than 40 internships.

Germany

KPMG in Germany in 2009 became the first German auditor to have its environmental management system certified in accordance with the international standard ISO 14001. It has improved its environmental performance by using renewable energy sources and, through an arrangement with Deutsche Bahn, making business trips CO2-neutral. In 2010, environmental programs focused on environmentally friendly commuting initiatives, including free rail travel and a bike loan system.

Luxembourg

To raise funds for the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, KPMG in Luxembourg sold origami paper cranes and tee shirts with Japanese-inspired designs.

Czech Republic

Employees from KPMG in the Czech Republic volunteered to help revitalize the country’s flooded northern region while also raising funds to help the community.

Sweden

KPMG in Sweden is working with the Tällberg Foundation to develop a large-scale plan that examines financial and institutional structures and investment opportunities for The Million Program, low-cost housing in need of repair.

Russia

KPMG in Russia has partnered with regional ministries of Nizhny Novgorod, Firefly Children's Network, and USAID to develop a program aimed at training specialists in early childhood intervention techniques at orphanages, baby homes, social, and rehab centers.

India

KPMG in India supports a scholarship program at the Shri Ram College of Commerce, one of the premier commerce schools in the country. The scholarship has helped more than 50 students with academic and living expenses. KPMG volunteers also helped initiate the Junior Achievement Inside Industry program at the school, which focuses on improving industry awareness and helps students develop their skills as they step into the professional world.

MESA Region

KPMG in the MESA region is a founding board member of the Pearl Initiative. In cooperation with the United Nations Office for Partnerships, the program engages businesses in the region to address anti-corruption, transparency, business ethics, and accountability. The Pearl Initiative, aligned with the Global Compact’s 10 principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, seeks to contribute positively to the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Oman

KPMG in Oman has developed a plan to assist the Oman Childcare Center, which empowers children and enables them to fully participate in Oman’s continuing development and progress. Lord Michael Hastings, Global Head of Citizenship and Diversity, KPMG International, and His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Said bin Saif Al Kalbani, Minister of Social Development, participated in the launch.

UAE

During the month of Ramadan, the KPMG Cares campaign in the UAE collected and donated food and care packages to1,200 laborers. KPMG staff also donated cash to provide labor camp residents with Iftar, the evening meal that breaks the Ramadan fast.

Ghana

For five years, KPMG in Ghana has supported the WA Methodist School for the visually impaired. KPMG people have provided essential educational tools including transcribed Braille books, a Braille embosser, and a photocopier. In 2011, a fire in the boys’ dormitory destroyed part of the building, along with all of the children’s possessions. Within a week, KPMG in Ghana donated mattresses, clothes, and blankets.

Kenya

KPMG in Kenya sponsors and mentors 10 teenaged students, paying tuition through four years of secondary education. The students receive a first-class education and free housing. Ten KPMG departments each take responsibility for one student, providing guidance throughout the four years and basic work experience during school holidays.

Japan

KPMG member firms and KPMG people donated US$3.264 million to aid Japan following the earthquake and tsunami that caused massive destruction and loss along the country’s northeast coast. KPMG International responded to the disaster immediately with a global appeal and engaged the support of the Red Cross, one of our Global Development Initiative partners. KPMG in Japan also had an existing relationship with the Red Cross, which has significant experience in earthquake disaster relief.

China

KPMG people in China have developed a series of training workshops with 100 social organizations to cover accounting basics and help the organizations understand the importance of developing and monitoring business performance and improving transparency and fundraising abilities. In recognition of KPMG’s efforts, Diana Tsui, Corporate Social Responsibility Director, China, has been asked to serve as a World Ecomomic Forum Young Global Leader.

Vietnam

Every year, 1,000 employees from KPMG firms in Vietnam and Cambodia participate in Community Day, spending a day out of the office to help the less fortunate in the community. Since its inception in 2009, other companies in Vietnam have either followed suit or asked to participate in KPMG’s Community Day. Activities include the creation and design of a KPMG library within an orphanage, and the cleanup of Halong Bay.

Malaysia

Founded in 1996, Reef Check Malaysia is part of the global Reef Check organization, the world’s largest international coral reef monitoring program involving volunteer recreational divers and marine scientists.

KPMG in Malaysia is involved with the organization on two fronts: the Rainforest to Reef program (R2R) and the Eco Diver program. As part of the R2R program, KPMG in Malaysia adopted a primary school to inspire students to protect the natural environment for themselves and future generations. KPMG in Malaysia organized its own Eco Diver team in collaboration with RCM and adopted the Soyak reef, off Tioman Island. Each year, the firm sponsors the certification of up to 10 Eco Divers to monitor the reef.

Singapore

Some 75volunteers from KPMG in Singapore participated in a flag day event held in honor of the victims of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami disaster. Members of the public as well as KPMG people donated US$73,150 to the Red Cross Society and Mercy Relief for disaster relief and reconstruction efforts.

Indonesia

KPMG in Indonesia, in partnership with World Vision, invited World Vision’s young teen leaders to visit the Mekarsari Orchard. The event aimed to promote awareness of environmentally friendly living. The participants, ages 14 to 16, came from five of the most disadvantaged communities in Jakarta.

Australia

KPMG Australia was the first major accounting firm to release a Reconciliation Action Plan, a public statement of commitment that outlines the actions an organization will take to foster reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Since its affiliation with Jawun Indigenous Corporate Partnerships, KPMG Australia has sent 100 people to complete over 14,000 hours of work in Indigenous communities across the continent.