WHAT:

KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm discusses how it has achieved a 7 percent reduction of its U.S. carbon footprint while pursuing a green business operations strategy in its second annual KPMG Living Green Report.

Since committing to developing and implementing sustainable business practices through its Living Green program launched in 2008, KPMG has also increased firmwide recycling activity by 13 percent nationwide, as non-recycled waste has dropped 54% -- meaning that KPMG's 90 offices around the country now recycle more than they send to landfills.

The second annual KPMG Living Green Report also reports on the firm's innovative programs, including new green IT and procurement practices, green guidelines for meetings and travel, and the pursuit of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for its new office spaces throughout the United States.

WHO:

KPMG LLP (U.S.)

WHERE:

The full report is available for download at the recently launched KPMG Living Green homepage: http://www.us.kpmg.com/Rutus_Prod/Documents/9/living-green-annual-report-2009.pdf

http://us.kpmg.com/about/livinggreen.asp

WHEN:

Immediately

WHY:

Like other leading businesses, KPMG recognizes the need to adapt to climate change and invest in sustainable, eco-friendly business initiatives. The Living Green report is part of KPMG's ongoing dialogue about the importance of sustainability and the firm's commitment to corporate social responsibility.

About KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"). KPMG International's member firms have 140,000 professionals, including more than 7,900 partners, in 146 countries.

KPMG

KPMG

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International's member firms have 113,000 professionals, including 6,800 partners, in 148 countries.

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