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The sustainability imperative

Sustainability spans environmental, social and governance issues. Today every organization must embrace sustainability for future competitiveness.

Sustainability now

98%

of CEOs agree sustainability is their responsibility

2.6x

ESG high performers deliver a higher total shareholder return

37%

of the world’s largest companies have a public net zero target. Nearly all are off track

18%

of companies are cutting emissions fast enough to reach net zero by 2050

Reinvent with sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

Define the sustainability ambition and roadmap for your organization

The climate crisis is at the top of the business agenda. Smart companies are reinventing themselves to create business value as well as sustainability impact.
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SUSTAINABILITY MEASUREMENT

Devote equal energy to ESG and financial measurement and pivot to growth

Only 26% of CFOs trust their ESG data. Dependable data is crucial for compliance. Discover how generative AI and advanced data capabilities can address data deficiencies—and boost your competitive edge.
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Net Zero Transitions

Shift from setting targets to delivering tangible decarbonization outcomes

With just 18% of companies on track for net zero by 2050, it’s time to earn stakeholder trust through real decarbonization actions. Let us guide you from targets to tangible impact.
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Value chain opportunities

Drive higher margins by embedding sustainability into your value chains

Sustainability performance is good for the planet and for business – companies with top ratings see 3.7x higher margins. Enhance the sustainability of your value chains to cut costs and elevate your brand.
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Sustainability for customer, brand and experience

Help consumers move from good intentions to new, sustainable behaviors

Each year humans use more resources than the earth can regenerate. To help consumers move from good intentions to sustainable actions, companies need to start humanizing sustainability.
Leadership guidance

Shift governance, processes and culture toward sustainable practices

Despite mounting pressure, 60% of leaders are still not aligning growth strategies to a sustainable future. It’s time to position sustainability as a strategic value driver for leaders to champion.
Technology capabilities

Sustainability by technology, sustainability in technology

Technology fuels sustainability but can also bring new challenges. Take control by minimizing your tech footprint. Implement measures to reduce your environmental impact while cutting costs.
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Awards and recognition

Leader in IDC Sustainability Finance and Accounting Services 2024 Vendor Assessment

Accenture is positioned as a Leader for both “Strategies” and “Capabilities”, which assessed the capabilities and business strategies of 11 firms, focusing on their ability to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial services.

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Leader in the IDC EMEA CSRD Compliance 2024 Report

Accenture is named a leader in the IDC MarketScape European ESG Technology Services for CSRD Compliance 2024 report.​

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Leader in Everest Sustainability Enablement Tech Services PEAK Matrix® 2024

Accenture is the highest Leader on the Vision and Capability axis and the highest leader on the Market Impact axis.

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Accenture is a Leader in Forrester Report - IT Sustainability Service Providers Wave Q3, 2023

Accenture has been positioned a Leader with the top scores in the Strategy and Current Offering categories in The Forrester Wave™: IT Sustainability Service Providers, Q3 2023 authored by Abhijit Sunil.

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Accenture Positioned as a Leader in Everest Group Net Zero Consulting Services Peak Matrix® Assessment 2023

Accenture’s vision for a net zero consulting practice is to drive the reduction and removal of emissions by assisting clients to achieve twin transformations by bringing together their expertise in digital technologies and sustainability, enabled by culture and experience.

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Our leaders

Stephanie Jamison

Global Resources Industry Practice Chair and Global Sustainability Services Lead

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Wytse Kaastra

Senior Managing Director – Sustainability Services EMEA Lead

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Alison Kennedy

Senior Managing Director – Sustainability and Enterprise Reinvention Lead, Growth Markets

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Amy Callahan

Senior Managing Director – Sustainability Services US Lead

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Sustainability careers

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