KPMG LLP UK

Organisational challenge/context

53% of KPMG’s UK carbon footprint is business travel (2008/09). Travel is conducted for both client (70%), and internal business (30%) purposes. As travel forms such a significant part of their carbon footprint, the need for a sustainable approach to travel is imperative.

Intervention(s)

Commuting is an important issue to KPMG, and the company provides incentives and guidance to their staff on London travel. Incentives include: season ticket loans, free Oyster Cards and the bike to work scheme. Guidance includes: travel journey planners providing public transport, cycle and walking routes to their offices and the 'Saving for Good' campaign - including a focus on Travel Avoidance.

Results/benefits

Overall, this series of programmes has had the following impacts in the last twelve months:

Avoided 5,400 tonnes of carbon
Avoided £7.6 million in costs
Avoided 430 hours of 'travel time'

Company Description
KPMG in the UK is a leading provider of professional services including audit, tax and advisory. As part of KPMG Europe LLP it is a part of the largest integrated accounting firm in Europe

Website
http://rd.kpmg.co.uk

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