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Delivering infrastructure for good

Together we can revitalise, rebuild and reimagine better futures for all.

Infrastructure should enhance outcomes and serve people. From green infrastructure and sustainability to smart technologies and a lifecycle approach, we drive equitable outcomes, minimise risk, accelerate delivery and enhance outcomes for all.

Deloitte supports “Infrastructure for Good” research with Economist Impact and Duke University

Investment in infrastructure can have a transformative power on economies and societies, and there’s a critical need to drive awareness of the benefits of smart and responsible infrastructure, to establish what “good” looks like, and create a roadmap to enable better decision-making.

Deloitte is a proud supporter of Economist Impact's “Infrastructure for Good” initiative, a research programme exploring what inclusive and sustainable infrastructure looks like and how to support it.  

To encourage prosperity globally, it is critical that governments and countries improve how they prioritise infrastructure and support dialogue between key stakeholders in infrastructure development, investment, private sector participation, and regulation. 

With an anticipated US$5+ trillion per year in global economic stimulus and infrastructure spending forecasted annually, the ability to shape the utilisation, prioritisation, security and social impact of these funds is an enormous opportunity and privilege. As such, Deloitte has a responsibility to create equity, possibility and opportunity—and connect citizens with infrastructure that builds better lives. 

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Explore our suite of solutions

By combining leading technology with our proven business capabilities, we can help drive real and rapid progress towards infrastructure for good.

Explore our capabilities by these key pillars

From accessing capital and creating social value to informed decision making and planning ahead, we bring the very best minds and solutions from across Deloitte to turn the complex into clear. Discover the many ways we can support you in delivering infrastructure for good.

Governance and planning

Quality governance and effective strategic planning establishes accountability, minimises corruption, and enhances project sustainability and long-term performance.

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Sustainable financing and investment

Sustainable financing ensures economic activities align with long-term environmental and social goals while delivering financial returns.

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Social and community impact

By gaining a holistic understanding of the social dynamics at play and engaging local communities from the outset of the planning lifecycle, government entities can be more confident that infrastructure initiatives will promote social cohesion, reduce inequalities, and enhance the overall quality of life for citizens and residents of all kinds.

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Economic benefits and empowerment

Infrastructure systems serve as the backbone of economic activity, trade, investments, and movement of people. Strategically investing and optimising infrastructure systems unlock economic advantages that can propel sustainable development and enhance global competitiveness.

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Environmental sustainability and resilience

With accelerating effects of climate change and mounting environmental concerns, sustainable infrastructure investments can alleviate adverse impacts and improve societal resilience and adaptation.

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Explore our capabilities across key sectors and industries

We have a deep understanding of key sectors and their unique challenges towards delivering infrastructure for good. Using innovative methods and applying knowledge across various geographies, sectors, and services, we can help incentivise public infrastructure investment, attract private sector participation, and meet sustainability and equity goals.

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Government

Today, transportation can impact lifestyle, noise and air quality for the local community, health and safety management, and the ability to oversee and manage interactions with governments. To help drive solutions, Deloitte can conduct climate and ESG assessments and analytics, advise on resilient infrastructure, and provide scenario planning and optimisation, among other capabilities.

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Water

From water and soil pollution to the high energy consumption required for water treatment, Deloitte is helping solve the rising issues within the water sector by providing ESG data management and controls, presenting customer and green product strategy and innovation options, and implementing sustainable operation and supply chain transformation.

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Mining

Common issues within the mining sector often relate to the containment of toxic materials and fluids; the emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matters; increased energy consumption; and changing government tax and royalty agreements. To help, Deloitte is offering ESG data management and controls, customer and green product strategy and innovation, and pathways for transitioning to clean and renewable energy, and more.

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Real estate

Deloitte is harnessing its expertise within M&A advisory, ESG data management and controls, risk strategy and tax structuring to reduce the sector-wide carbon footprint, emissions, and more.

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Energy

Deloitte is committed to helping find solutions for energy sector issues, including high CO2 emissions, water utilisation in nuclear waste management, and land mass utilisation in renewable/hydro energy projects. By reducing scope 1 emissions, primarily through carbon capture and reduction of methane emissions, and diversifying product portfolios with low-carbon energy, Deloitte can help limit the negative impacts on communities from physical energy infrastructure and dangerous working conditions.

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Government & Public Services

By gaining a holistic understanding of the social dynamics at play and engaging local communities from the outset of the planning lifecycle, government entities can be more confident that infrastructure initiatives will promote social cohesion, reduce inequalities, and enhance the overall quality of life for citizens and residents of all kinds.

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Financial Services

Infrastructure systems serve as the backbone of economic activity, trade, investments, and movement of people. Strategically investing and optimising infrastructure systems unlock economic advantages that can propel sustainable development and enhance global competitiveness.

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Insights and News

How governments can prioritise infrastructure stimulus investments moving beyond cost-benefit analysis

As governments have come to realise the risks associated with relying solely on cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure prioritisation, they are looking for ways to enhance the accuracy of their project appraisals. Our latest report with Oxford Global Projects explores alternatives to CBA including emerging methodologies and real-world case studies. Beyond saving time and money, effective project prioritisation supports the development of equitable, sustainable, resilient, and future-proof assets for decades to come.
Climate change is transforming the global business landscape, but many corporate leaders continue to underestimate the speed and scale with which the shift to a low-emissions economy is likely to unfold—and they are failing to recognise the substantial business opportunity associated with the transition.

Delivering infrastructure programme success in inflationary times

Government infrastructure programmes, which are known to deliver long-term economic, environmental, and societal benefits, face significant threats from inflation. Rising costs for labour, materials, land, debt servicing, and beyond pose significant economic strain on global infrastructure projects.

Building for a better world

The Infrastructure for Good barometer does more than rank performance. It provides a roadmap, identifies patterns, shines a light on high performers, and illuminates the areas in need of improvement.

Explore the ‘Infrastructure for Good’ hub which hosts the research and a rich collection of videos, podcasts and case studies that explore the nuances of infrastructure for good around the world.

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Other ways we can help

Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Deloitte’s global Infrastructure & Capital Projects team provides comprehensive, integrated solutions across the entire lifecycle of an asset.

Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Government

Browse the latest and greatest thought leadership from Deloitte Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Government leaders.

Sustainability and Climate

Global business offering integrated sustainability, consulting, and climate change services that help our clients build a more sustainable future.

Industry thinking

Deloitte leverages deep industry knowledge and experience to deliver fresh perspectives on some of your organisation's biggest business challenges.

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Luke Houghton

Luke Houghton

Global Market Leader, Infrastructure & Real Estate
+61 2 9322 5245
Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn

Global Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Government Leader