We take a progressive and integrated approach to advancing sustainability at our firm.
Our vision for sustainability is centered on four pillars; environment, community, people and governance.
Our strategy is underpinned by The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ("UN SDGs").
We help to address the climate crisis and global biodiversity loss by taking thoughtful action at our firm every day, and our people are key to doing this.
We engage with local communities to create shared value partnerships that benefit society as a whole, playing a crucial part in our sustainability journey.
We create a culture of caring and support all of our people to thrive at Grant Thornton - through equity, diversity, and inclusion and health and wellness initiatives.
We operate responsibly, with strong policies and supports in place. This lays the foundation for our sustainable business.
We help to address the climate crisis and global biodiversity loss by focusing on our strategic areas, goals, partnerships and initiatives.
Climate Action
We’re on track to reduce 50% carbon emissions by 2030 and become a net zero carbon firm by 2045.
Circular Economy
We’re on track to have 80% general waste eliminated by 2030 and be single use PlasticFreeGT by 2024.
Nature & Biodiversity
We always strive to support pollinators & their habitats, and partner with local nature-based organisations.
People Focused
Our people established and lead our Green Scene committee and Climate Action & Circular Economy working groups.
Social sustainability is embedded in Grant Thornton’s culture and our diverse workforce works together to deliver unique insights to our clients.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Our ED&I programme is called “Embrace”, focusing on five pillars: Gender Equality, Ability, Family, LGBTQIA+, Ethnicity & Culture.
Health & Wellbeing
Our H&WB programme is called “BeWell”, focusing on three pillars: Emotional; Physical and Financial Wellbeing.
Community
Traditionally known as CSR, 'GT in the Community' engages with local communities to create shared value partnerships.
Learning & Development
We integrate and promote ESG & Sustainability into existing L&D learning programmes where possible.
Our environmental and social sustainability goals are intertwined and enabled by our exceptional approach to governance.
We have been recognised with the BITC Business Working Responsibly Mark (“The Mark”) which is the leading standard in Ireland for sustainability that fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ongoing accountability and leadership.
We are the only professional services firm in Ireland to be accredited with both ISO 14001 and 150001 standards for environmental and energy management for our City Quay office.
The Irish Centre for Diversity’s Investors in Diversity Gold Accreditation is Ireland’s only Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Mark for business. In 2022, we were awarded Bronze in April and then Silver in October. We were delighted to be awarded the Gold accreditation in November 2023.
We are a signatory of the Elevate Pledge is the Inclusive Workplace Pledge and have committed to developing tangible action that ensures the recruitment or retention of diverse talent and to report the progress of this action.
We are a signatory of the Women in Finance Charter, launched in 2022, and have committed to 25% female partnership by 2025 growing to 30% by 2027, and a maintenance of 50/50 parity at director level.
We are a signatory of the Low Carbon Pledge and have committed to reduce our greenhouse gas emission intensity by 50% by 2030, in line with the Paris Agreement and the latest IPCC findings.
Our Transparency Report deomonstrates our uncompromising commitment to quality, integrity and sustainability.
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.
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 and commits Grant Thornton to aligning all relevant services and products to achieving net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, or sooner.
We are proud to have our dedication and commitment to environmental and social sustainability recognised through various awards.
