Diversity and inclusion

More diverse, more inclusive workplaces are workplaces fit for the future. We are dedicated to ensuring Mazars is an organisation where people have a sense of belonging and pride. A united partnership where people can make meaningful contributions and be who they are. In doing so, we build a culture and a firm that deliver better value for our clients and our people alike.  

Among several other issues, gender equity is a concern for modern societies where we all need to play our part. Diversity and inclusion are at the top of our agenda. Our Group Executive Board takes a leading role in ensuring Mazars’ people feel respected and inspired at work. Because of the nature of our work, our core values of integrity and respect for people, and the impact we expect to make, Mazars is committed to turn awareness into effective, transformative action.

Diverse by nature

We know value for our business, our clients and our communities is created by embracing different perspectives, empowering our people and bringing to the table varied backgrounds, views and skills.

As an international partnership with local roots all over the world, Mazars is – by nature – a geographically diverse organisation that has grown thanks to the different nationalities, languages and educations of our team.

Making the most of these differences as an inclusive organisation allows us to solve problems, move our firm forwards and, ultimately, better serve our clients.

Inclusive by design

Diversity goes beyond geographical differences. At Mazars, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where teams, leaders and performance come in many different styles, from diverse ethnic backgrounds, and where these differences lead to greater value and success.

These differences include, but are not limited to, abilities and disabilities, age, culture, education, gender and gender identity and expression, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background and working style. 

We are one team at Mazars and are dedicated by design to being a diverse and inclusive organisation.

Gender equity, diversity and inclusion

In recent years we have increased the representation of women in leadership positions and have made significant progress towards gender equity across Mazars. Today, some 70% of our largest countries have developed and started to implement diversity action plans and, overall, women make up 43,5% of our governance bodies.

A lot has been done, but we want to do more. Our four-year strategic plan contains a set of incentives and measures to help us achieve greater gender equity. At group level, we have partnered with the Gender Balance Observatory to advance female leadership and representation in top management.

Working with the Observatory’s members, Mazars has developed a checklist for CEOs to assess whether their organisations have the implemented the necessary actions that deliver results. This is a tool we are using to drive our own transformation and progress.

IWD: a day to reflect on making a difference

International Women's Day on March 8, 2022, gives us the opportunity to intensify our commitment to diversity and inclusion and encourages us to share our vision globally with our employees and the broader community.

At Mazars, we welcome challenges: We understand that critical thinking and challenging what exists leads to improved business practices. That's why we invited our leaders and teams around the world to participate in the #BreakTheBias initiative.

The global #BreakTheBias campaign has a vision to create a world free of stereotypes, free of discrimination and prejudice, and to promote a world that is colorful, diverse and inclusive, where differences are valued and welcomed.

Below you can view our #BreakTheBias photos.

Leading from the top

Our Group Executive Board is dedicated to embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do at Mazars. By shaping our culture and long-term strategy around inclusion, our leadership is committed to building a diverse global firm that recognises and rewards difference.

This will enable Mazars to be a firm that expressly appreciates the value of difference, the importance of belonging, and delivers business success to our people and clients as a result.