Deloitte’s near-term (2030) greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as 1.5°C-aligned, science-based targets. Deloitte has also committed to set long-term emissions reduction targets using the SBTi’s Net Zero Standard. 

Goals 

Our near-term goals are to: 

• Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
• Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel 50% per FTE by 2030 from a 2019 base year. 
• Engage with our major suppliers with the goal of having 67% (by emissions) set science-based targets by 2025.
• Invest in meaningful market solutions for emissions we cannot eliminate. 

Our additional 2030 goals to reduce emissions include: 

• Sourcing 100% renewable energy for our buildings
• Converting 100% of our fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles 

Deloitte’s near-term goals (2030) were validated in advance of the issuance of the SBTi Net-Zero Standard. Deloitte’s next step will be to set long-term emissions reduction targets following the SBTi standard to continue playing our part in achieving a net-zero world.

As a professional services firm, we work with our clients through the process to achieve sustainable operations and responsible climate choices.

In working with organisations, we take the following positions:

• We will actively work with new and emerging low emissions intensive industries and businesses to help them establish themselves in crafting a new system of production in Australia
• We will actively advise and work with high emissions intensive businesses to effectively manage their way through this major transition
• We will work with regulators and governments to ensure that best practice regulation and policy is in place to support Australia’s economic growth, jobs, and as a leader in decoupling the economy from emissions
• We will actively work with all sectors to help them understand the physical impacts of climate change and develop adaptation and response pathways, and
• We will actively work with other businesses, communities, and governments to ensure that our economy makes a responsible and equitable transition to a new future.

We will participate in the discussions on government policies and actions on climate change that are in the best interests of a sustainable and prosperous future. Policies aimed at strengthening economic growth can support low-emission pathways; and actions to stimulate investment in low-emission investments can strengthen economic growth and job creation.

As a global firm, we will draw on our vast experience with business, communities, governments and regulators, alongside our research and analytical expertise to contribute a balanced debate on climate change.