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Accenture 2021 Communication on Progress Summary

Core Content

Accenture's 2021 Communication on Progress outlines its commitment to sustainability, ethics, and diversity, aligning with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report emphasizes the company's role in driving positive change for clients, communities, and the environment through its 360° Value approach, which integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities into its business strategy.

Main Goals and Progress

Sustainability Goals

• Net-Zero Emissions by 2025:

  • Reduced total emissions by 65% from 2016 baseline.
  • Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduced by 72%.
  • Emissions per unit of revenue reduced by 76%.
  • 90%+ of key suppliers disclosed environmental targets and 60% disclosed actions to reduce emissions.
  • Expected to invest in nature-based carbon removal solutions, removing an estimated 13+ million metric tons of carbon over the next 20 years.

• Path to Net-Zero:

  • Joined 1,100 companies in pledging to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
  • Set science-based targets to reduce GHG emissions by 11% by 2025, 65% for Scope 1 and 2, and 40% for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions per unit of revenue.

Diversity and Inclusion Goals

• Gender Equality:

  • Aiming for 50% women and 50% men in the workforce by 2025 for binary-gendered individuals.
  • Targeting 30% women in managing director roles by 2025.
  • As of December 2021, women made up 46% of the workforce and 27% of managing directors.

• Race and Ethnicity Representation:

  • In the U.S.: African American and Black colleagues increased from 9% to 10.9%, and Hispanic American and Latinx from 9.5% to 10.6%.
  • In the U.K.: Black colleagues rose from 4% to 7%, and managing directors increased from 2.8% to 4.7%.
  • In South Africa: African Black colleagues increased from 45% to 68%, and Coloured colleagues from 6% to 10%. Managing directors for African Black, Coloured, and Indian colleagues increased from 39% to 70%.

Ethics and Compliance

• Maintained 99% completion rates for Ethics & Compliance training.
• Committed to equal pay for equal work, with 100% pay equity for women compared to men in all countries where data is collected.

Key Initiatives

Environmental Sustainability

• Committed to reducing emissions and transitioning to renewable energy.
• Achieved 53% of global office electricity from renewable sources.
• Implemented a 24/7 Global Watch program to support people's safety and health.
• Expanded health benefits and provided over 300,000 home care kits in response to the pandemic.

Supply Chain

• Launched the Diverse Supplier Development Program to graduate 250 diverse suppliers by the end of fiscal 2023.
• Required 90% of key suppliers to disclose environmental targets and actions by 2025.

Future of Work

• Focused on creating a flexible and inclusive work environment.
• 88% of global respondents in a recent survey identified flexibility in work location and timing as the most important enabler for the future of work.
• 75% of respondents expressed a desire to participate in more team workshops and meetings.

Employee Development

• Invested $900 million in learning and professional development in fiscal 2021.
• Delivered over 31 million training hours, an increase of 43% from 2020.
• 435,000 people completed or demonstrated knowledge of at least four of the 10 Technology Quotient (TQ) topics.

Community and Partnerships

• Launched the Black Founders Development Program in the U.S. to support Black entrepreneurs.
• Increased community investments to support economic inclusion.
• Collaborated with local and global partners to promote equality, fight racism, and enhance understanding of cultures and faiths.

Reporting and Frameworks

• Expanded ESG reporting to include SASB, TCFD, and WEF IBC metrics, alongside GRI, UNGC Ten Principles, and CDP.
• Committed to reporting against the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards in 2022.
• Maintained OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 45001 certifications in multiple countries.

Leadership and Culture

• Julie Sweet, Chair & CEO, and Peter Lacy, Chief Responsibility Officer, emphasized the importance of sustainability and ethical leadership.
• The company fosters a culture of shared success, with leaders tied to team performance through a new scorecard.
• Offers continuous recognition and rewards programs, including equity and bonuses, to align with company success.

Conclusion

Accenture is actively working to embed sustainability and diversity into its core operations, guided by the UNGC Ten Principles and the SDGs. The company continues to innovate and lead in ethical business practices, while also supporting the personal and professional growth of its employees. Through transparency, collaboration, and a focus on long-term impact, Accenture aims to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all.