Forvis Mazars in the UK Sustainability Report 2024 highlights commitment to sustainable growth and community engagement

• Accelerates progress to net zero, bringing target date forward by five years
• Expands thought leadership and continues supporting the development of sustainability standards and guidance
• Increases work experience placements for underrepresented demographics by 77%

At Forvis Mazars, we take pride in our ability to evolve as we continuously prepare for what’s next. Our approach to sustainability reflects our forward-looking approach, aiming to create lasting positive change, not just for our people and clients, but for society as a whole. Over the past year, we have made meaningful strides in pursuit of this vision and this is something we remain committed to as we continue to grow our business.

James Gilbey UK CEO

Understanding the need to accelerate change, Forvis Mazars has brought forward its commitment to achieve net zero emissions across its business and value chain by five years to 2045, establishing ambitious, science-based emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. The firm has also been keen to share its knowledge and expertise more widely by expanding its thought leadership and continuing to support the development of sustainability standards and guidance through external panels, committees and media content. These initiatives were driven by a commitment to embed sustainability considerations across every aspect of the business, as well as offering more holistic, collaborative support to clients as they navigate an increasing regulatory environment.

In 2024, Forvis Mazars continued to engage with local communities to encourage and facilitate social mobility and education. The firm increased its engagement with IntoUniversity, a UK charity which helps to break down personal and systemic barriers to education and employment, with the Forvis Mazars team hosting a sustainability hackathon for students supported by the charity to deepen their knowledge of sustainability and develop their digital innovation skills. The firm also expanded the number of work experience placements for underrepresented demographics by 77%, as well as running its inaugural Spring Insight programmes, giving students from underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to experience a day at the firm.

As part of the firm’s commitment to the public interest and the delivery of high-quality services, Forvis Mazars has reviewed and updated its quality assurance measures, including enhancing the delivery of their Quality Risk Management training to increase engagement. Recognising the value AI tools can bring in optimising quality and efficiency, Forvis Mazars has also integrated new innovations into the firm’s tools and systems, including the launch of a data breach app to streamline the process for employees registering an actual or potential data breach. The firm has piloted multiple additional applications in 2024, developing an effective control environment to ensure their safe and ethical application.

For more information, read our latest Sustainability report 2024.