Sustainability

Our Sustainability Approach

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.

Our purpose

Our ambition is to help build the economic foundations of a fair and prosperous world by caring for the success of our people and clients, the health of financial markets, the maintenance of trust in society, the safeguarding of the environment, and creating long-term value for all our stakeholders.

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 

Our world is facing an existential climate crisis as a result of rising global temperatures. Addressing this challenge requires action from everyone, from individuals to organisations. At Forvis Mazars Türkiye, we continue to contribute to environmental protection and the fight against climate change by leveraging the strength of our international network. In line with climate science, we are taking robust action to reduce our carbon footprint and support the transition towards a net zero future.

Our Climate Action

Climate change poses a direct threat to societies and economies worldwide. We are committed to contributing to the global effort to limit the rise in global temperatures to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to further limit the increase to 1.5°C. We aim to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy by understanding our environmental impact and implementing deep decarbonisation measures.

Through these efforts and ongoing collaboration with our stakeholders, we aim to play an active role in building a low-carbon, sustainable future for our firm, our clients and the wider global community.

Social

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our people and contributing to the development of society. To achieve this, we aim to foster an inclusive and empowering workplace within our firm while creating meaningful and lasting social impact beyond our organisation.

Our people

Our people are central to our purpose and success. We strive to foster a people-first culture that prioritises learning; diversity, equity and inclusion; and the individual wellbeing and long-term personal and professional development of our colleagues where our people feel heard, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Our ability to deliver long-term value depends on how we create a future-ready workplace. Achieving this requires providing the right tools for all individuals to grow, belong and have an impact.

We listen to our people through regular engagement efforts, including our annual people survey, and use insights to adapt our policies and practices.

We promote flexible working and tailored support to help individuals manage both personal and professional responsibilities-whether in-office or remote.

Learning and development are a core focus. We offer training in technical, soft and digital skills, and in ethics and integrity. Learning paths are designed according to career stage and function to ensure relevance and impact. We place strong emphasis on leadership succession by nurturing future leaders through a robust executive education ecosystem.

Local communities

We closely assess Türkiye's social needs and local priorities, focusing on developing long-term and sustainable solutions in collaboration with non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

As a knowledge-based firm, we believe that education is one of the most effective drivers of long-term social change. Accordingly, we develop and support programmes that improve access to education, skills development and employment opportunities, with a particular focus on underserved and disadvantaged groups.

We also encourage our people to play an active role in this transformation by participating in our volunteering programmes, which enable them to engage directly with local communities. Through these initiatives, we not only enhance our social impact but also bring our values to life in meaningful ways.

Our approach to social impact extends beyond volunteering and corporate social responsibility initiatives. We consider applying our professional expertise for the benefit of society to be an integral part of our business model. As part of our responsible revenue approach, we provide independent audit services to non-governmental organisations at reduced fees. Through these services, we help strengthen their financial transparency, accountability and regulatory compliance, supporting the development of more resilient, sustainable and trustworthy organisations.

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. 

Our principles  shape how we serve and meet the needs of our clients, develop and nurture our talent and work with our communities. They are the foundations of our growth and are embedded in everything we do.

Our Code of conduct serves as a moral compass for our daily activities. It clearly states the strong values we share, who we are, what we expect from our people and how we interact and create value for our stakeholders.

We believe in creating strategic outcomes while also caring for our people, the planet and society at large. Honouring this belief, we strive to engage with organisations that are equally responsible in the way they do business, valuing ethical, social and environmental factors.

Our Sustainability Identity

We have been conducting sustainability studies since 2013 and have been transparently reporting our activities to our stakeholders with our regular sustainability reports since 2017.

We are proud to be the first B Corp company and the first integrated reporting organization in the independent audit and consultancy sector in Türkiye, and we work not to be the best company in the world, but to be the best company for the world.