Sustainability and impact at Deloitte Netherlands
Our responsibility to make a positive impact on society
Sustainability: rooted in our purpose and strategy
We challenge ourselves every day to do what matters most. Our purpose defines the way we work and interact. As a key priority, sustainability is deeply rooted in our purpose and strategy. We have developed a three-fold approach that addresses the full width of our activities. Each dimension is led by a dedicated team:
- Helping our clients to become more responsible businesses
For example, we are carrying out a comprehensive feasibility study for NortH2. NortH2 is a consortium that is currently developing the largest green hydrogen project in Europe, aimed at large-scale production of green hydrogen by farming wind at sea. Our study will lay the foundations for a truly viable green hydrogen economy. Read more about how we make the difference for our clients when it comes to sustainability. - Contributing to our society
Through the Deloitte Impact Foundation we share our core competences, knowledge and networks in societal initiatives. By this, we aim to make an impact in the fields of education & employment, sustainability and inclusive society. For example, we partnered with the Ocean Cleanup to help them shape their business operations in a responsible way. Read more about the impact we make on society through our Deloitte Impact Foundation. - Becoming a more sustainable and responsible organisation ourselves.
Read further on this page how we are doing that.
Deloitte the Netherlands Human Rights Program
Human rights represent the universal freedoms and entitlements belonging to every individual, grounded in principles of dignity, fairness, equality, respect, and independence. Our commitment to human rights is inherent in our Purpose, to make an impact that matters, and is underpinned by our Shared Values that set the expectations we have for our people.
The Deloitte Netherlands Human Rights Program builds upon the Impact Assessment and the Deloitte Global Human Rights Statement. It explores specific human rights themes within the context of our Dutch firm, while also addressing local requirements and opportunities.
Through our Human Rights Impact Assessment, we have identified and assessed potential and actual human rights impacts across our operations and value chain.
This effort is crucial in helping us understand the most significant impacts on human rights and take concrete actions, as presented in a Human Rights action plan, to end, prevent or mitigate our negative and strengthen our positive impacts.
As an outcome to the Impact Assessment, a Policy Statement was written. This commitment to human rights is based on the International Bill of Human Rights and is further guided by the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP), and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
Here you can find our Human Rights Impact Assessment and our Human Rights Policy Statement.
Related sources
- Deloitte NL Human Rights Impact Assessment
- Deloitte NL Human Rights Policy Statement
- Deloitte Global Human Rights Statement
- Deloitte NSE Responsible Procurement Policy
- Deloitte NL Integrated Annual Report 2023/2024
Change starts from within
A core element of our approach to becoming a more responsible organisation is ensuring our organisation is sustainable and responsible. We launched our global WorldClimate programme specifically to drive responsible climate choices within our organisation and beyond. And are committed to respecting and advancing human rights.
- Net-zero: we aim to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 2019 levels by 2040. In the shorter term, we want to be at 70% lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, reduce emissions from business travel by 55% and use 100% renewable energy for our buildings. In addition, we aim to have our fleet 100% hybrid or electric by 2025.
- We track our carbon footprint via the CO2 Performance Ladder certification Level 3 to gain insight and reduce emissions as much as possible. Read more on the SKAO website.
- Embed sustainability: we align our climate policies, practices, and actions across our organisation with our sustainability ambitions.
- Empowering individuals: we will empower our people to be better informed about professional and personal climate change impacts. The Giki App and the Sustainable Delivery Framework are some of the tools available to our employees.
- Engaging ecosystems: we will collaborate with clients, alliance partners, NGOs, industry groups, suppliers, and others to accelerate the sustainability transition.
- Advancing human rights: we are globally committed to our Human Rights Statement and build on this locally, addressing local requirements and opportunities across our operations and value chain, as identified through our Human Rights Impact Assessment.
More information can also be found in Our Plan: a dedicated microsite that outlines the specific objectives for Deloitte North and South Europe. Find more information about our goals and performance in the CO2 Performance Ladder report.
Our focus on five Sustainable Development Goals
In 2016, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 global goals to end all forms of poverty, to fight inequalities and tackle climate change. Based on our business model and the issues that are most relevant to us, we prioritised five SDGs that we believe are key to making a material impact. Read more about how we bring them to life in our 2023-2024 Integrated Annual Report.
Connect with us
Please reach out to Mark van Rijn, Internal Sustainability Lead at Deloitte Netherlands, if you have any questions about our internal sustainability strategy.
