We take a progressive and integrated approach to advancing sustainability
Our vision for sustainability is centered on four pillars; environment, community, people and governance.
- Environment: We address the climate crisis and global biodiversity loss by taking thoughtful action every day, with our people playing a key role in these efforts.
- People: We foster a culture of care, enabling everyone at Grant Thornton to thrive through initiatives in equity, diversity, inclusion, health, and wellness.
- Community: We engage with local communities to create shared-value partnerships that benefit society as a whole, forming a crucial part of our sustainability journey.
- Governance: We operate responsibly, supported by strong policies and frameworks that lay the foundation for our sustainable business.
Our strategy is underpinned by The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ("UN SDGs").
Environmental sustainability
We help to address the climate crisis and global biodiversity loss by focusing on our strategic areas, goals, partnerships and initiatives.
Our approach to environmental sustainability
We’re on track to reduce 50% carbon emissions by 2030 and become a net zero carbon firm by 2045.
We’re on track to have 80% general waste eliminated by 2030 and be single use PlasticFreeGT by 2024.
We always strive to support pollinators & their habitats, and partner with local nature-based organisations.
Our people established and lead our Green Scene committee and Climate Action & Circular Economy working groups.
Social sustainability
Social sustainability is embedded in Grant Thornton’s culture and our diverse workforce works together to deliver unique insights to our clients.
Our approach to social sustainability
Our ED&I programme is called “Embrace”, focusing on five pillars:
- Gender Equality
- Ability, Family
- LGBTQIA+
- Ethnicity
- Culture.
Our H&WB programme is called “BeWell”, focusing on three pillars:
- Emotional;
- Physical; and,
- Financial Wellbeing.
Traditionally known as CSR, 'GT in the Community' engages with local communities to create shared value partnerships.
We integrate and promote ESG & Sustainability into existing L&D learning programmes where possible.
Governance
Our environmental and social sustainability goals are intertwined and enabled by our exceptional approach to governance.
Our Transparency Report demonstrates our uncompromising commitment to quality, integrity and sustainability.
Our global commitment to a sustainable culture
Grant Thornton’s global network remains committed to making a meaningful impact for sustainability in all our communities.
We join with all our stakeholders in this critically important work and approach it with the same collaborative approach and spirit of innovation that has guided us throughout our history. We are intentionally including ESG issues in our business strategy and goals, and taking them into consideration as part of business decisions.
Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA)
Grant Thornton was a founder organisation of the Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA), launched during Climate Week NYC 2021.
Like the Net Zero Banking Alliance, it forms part of the Glasgow Financial Alliance to Net Zero (GFANZ) and commits Grant Thornton to aligning all relevant services and products to achieving net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, or sooner.
