Corporate sustainability

Long-term thinking, planning and development to create positive change have always been an integral part of who we are. Our history is one of sustainable and inclusive growth driven by continued stewardship and a commitment to serving the general interest by the very nature of what we do. Above all, we want to uphold that forward-looking perspective and prepare for a seamless transition to the future generations of leaders.

We align with the Group’s global strategy while adapting it to the local context. Through initiatives like Community Day, NGO partnerships and volunteering projects, we support access to education, social inclusion and sustainable development. At the same time, we offer dedicated sustainability services, helping companies integrate ESG principles into their business strategy.

This approach reflects our commitment to turning values into action and building a better future for generations to come.

Our strategy

Living up to our core values, we have put sustainability at the heart of our business. As part of our commitment to creating value for all our stakeholders, we have built a robust strategy to drive positive change for our people, our clients, the environment and local communities.

This strategy is focused on three key pillars:

Environment 

As our world faces an existential crisis due to rising global temperatures, every individual and organisation has a role to play, including Forvis Mazars. Leveraging our international partnership, we will continue to work to preserve the environment and fight climate change by taking robust actions to reduce our carbon footprint in line with climate science, with the goal to reach a net zero future.

Social

We are committed to supporting both the wellbeing of our people and the vibrancy of our communities. To achieve this, we focus on creating an inclusive, empowering environment within the firm and making a meaningful impact beyond our organisation.

Governance

Our values guide how we serve the public interest and act responsibly as a global firm. We hold ourselves to high ethical standards and work with clients and partners who share our commitment to integrity, transparency and sustainable impact. As a responsible organisation that is committed to acting with integrity and transparency, we are also a signatory and active participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). We strive to implement the UNGC principles in our work, and we publish regular reports on our sustainability performance.

Key figures from our CSR and sustainability efforts

  • +14% year-on-year growth in 2023/2024, driven by a committed team and strong partnerships
  • +370 professionals in Romania, with 78% women and 54% represented on the local executive board
  • 7,675 hours of technical training and 21 global leadership and growth programmes
  • 763 tCO₂e total emissions (market-based) – with a net zero target by 2045
  • 1,100+ volunteering hours and 230+ employees engaged in pro bono initiatives
  • 435+ direct beneficiaries supported through educational and social projects
  • Active partnerships with NGOs such as United Way Romania, Mia’s Children and Hope and Homes for Children
  • Office certified BREEAM Excellent and WELL Platinum, powered 100% by renewable energy

Download our 2024 Sustainability Report

Forvis Mazars in Romania Sustainability report 2024