Our Commitment to All
Below is a message Laura Newinski and I shared with our people.
Attacks against Asian Americans, especially the elderly, have increased in California and cities across the U.S. in recent days and violence against members of the Pan-Asian community has continued to rise since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KPMG does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or racism; and condemns all forms of violence and xenophobia—all acts of hatred and bigotry are wrong. Consistent with our values and our diversity and inclusion principles, we want to reiterate our commitment to ensuring that KPMG is a place where all can thrive. This is core to who we are.
As a signatory of the Ascend COVID-19 5-Point Action Agenda, we will continue to speak up against acts of intolerance and racism against Pan-Asians and all people, and ensure we continue to foster an inclusive, safe environment for everyone.
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3 年Thanks, Paul and Laura. I was talking to a good friend, who is also a person of a color (but not Asian) and who is a strong advocate for Diversity and Inclusion. My friend, quite honestly and humbly told me he didn't really understand why this was happening. So messages like this really matter. And I wish I could say it goes without saying, but it needs to be said, calling COVID-19 the "China virus," regardless of your intent, contributes to negative perceptions, stereotypes, disinformation, and yes, violence against the Asian community.
Associate Director - Strategic Initiatives at KPMG US
3 年Thanks to you and Laura Newinski for being outspoken against injustices of all kind, even those that many don't acknowledge! Proud to work for KPMG!
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3 年Thanks for sharing. It is very impressive that you are talking about such things.