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Our commitment to social responsibility

Our Responsible Business goal is to enable Deloitte to fulfil our mission to make an impact in our communities, by empowering our people to address big societal challenges.

The Responsible Business team manages programs on behalf of The Deloitte Foundation. Our approach to societal impact is to focus on strategic areas of deep and sustained impact and build meaningful community relationships. This is reflected in our suite of programs and carefully selected family of charities. 

Our strategic themes include:  

  • Sustainable Development (UN SDGs) 
  • Climate Action (WorldClimate) 
  • Education & Skills Development (WorldClass)
  • Supporting Indigenous Voices

Our strategic themes

Key Programs and Initiatives

Each year Deloitte Australia invests $30 million to make a positive impact in our communities. This contribution includes cash donations, pro bono work as well as skilled and general volunteering for not-for-profit organisations.

Deloitte has been committed to reconciliation for more than a decade. Read more about our latest RAP here.

We have key sponsorships with The Smith Family (Education), WWF (protects endangered species), SharingStories Foundation (collaborates with First Nations Communities to protect cultural heritage) and LiteHaus (digital learning across Asia Pacific). A further seven not for profit organisations build out our Workplace Giving Program.

Pro bono services are one of the most powerful ways we can make a social impact for our clients, community and planet. Deloitte’s aim is to integrate pro bono work with professional practice and develop a social leadership culture within the firm.

Impact Day is an iconic, culture-building event that shows how we can work together to make progress in the community. It’s Deloitte’s largest annual volunteering initiative, aligned to our global purpose of making an impact that matters.

Thousands of our Deloitte leaders and professionals across the country put down their usual work tools to make a positive contribution in our communities. On Impact Day, and every day, we do what we do best - work together, leveraging our collective brainpower and efforts to drive social impact, strengthen our communities, and help change lives.

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Our workplace giving program enables our people to make financial donations pre-taxed and dollar matched by the firm towards causes they most care about. Our people can join this program for as little as $2 a month.

OYW is a key part of our commitment to fostering social impact. The Deloitte & OYW leadership development program aims to identify and inspire high-potential young talent within Deloitte globally. This year-long experience focuses on honing leadership skills and providing opportunities to contribute to our WorldClass and WorldClimate ambitions. Participants benefit from leadership mentoring, skills development sessions, attendance at a global summit, and involvement in a WorldClass or WorldClimate project.

“The experience was incredibly positive for me. I built a strong network of peers from around the world I’m still talking to. The quality of speakers was second to none – giving a real opportunity to learn what frameworks and lessons are working in what context across climate, education, mental health, peace and resettlement and the food crisis at all levels: from community initiatives to multi-national and federal governments.  In short, I couldn’t recommend it more for anyone wanting to apply for the Montreal 2024 summit.”- Elizabeth de Szoeke, OYW Delegate 2023. 

At Deloitte, we are unwavering in our commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms. Our Modern Slavery Statement outlines the comprehensive measures we take to ensure ethical practices throughout our operations and supply chains. By upholding the highest standards of integrity and responsibility, we strive to protect the rights and dignity of all individuals involved in our business activities. 

Modern Slavery Statement 2024

"Our Responsible Business mission is to enable Deloitte to make an impact in our communities, by empowering our people to address big societal challenges. Making a positive social impact is a vital part of our firm’s culture."

- Rob Collie, Chair, The Deloitte Foundation

Contact The Deloitte Foundation via email.

During this dynamic, unpredictable year, Deloitte people worked with business, government and society to help advance toward a more sustainable, equitable and prosperous world.