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WorldClimate

Climate change is not a choice. It's billions of them.

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters with our clients, our communities and our people. We aim to accelerate our impact towards a more equitable and sustainable world by providing solutions that help create a better future for all. ​

We accept our shared responsibility as kaitiaki, or guardians, of our natural environment. We practice arataki, committed to creating opportunity and leading the way to a more sustainable world.  ​

Deloitte has set a worldwide target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 2040. In 2020 Deloitte set near-term science-based targets and in 2024 we added long-term targets. Deloitte’s net-zero target is inclusive of our near- and long-term targets and has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Our net-zero by 2040 target is consistent with the Paris Agreement goal to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Deloitte has committed to a 90% reduction in GHGs by 2040 from a 2019 base year across our business operations and value chain, and we will remove the remaining 10% of our emissions through the purchase of permanent carbon removals.

Our goals

Deloitte commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040.

Our near-term targets:

  • Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
  • Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel 55% per FTE (full-time equivalent employee) by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
  • Engage with our suppliers to have 67% by emissions set science-based targets by 2025.

Deloitte New Zealand has set an ambitious target to accelerate these near-term targets to 2025.

Our long-term targets:

  • Reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year.
  • Through our WorldClimate ambition, Deloitte firms and people have been taking action on climate change within our organization and beyond.
  • Our additional environmental sustainability goals include having 100% renewable energy by 2025.
  • We are also focused on innovation and invest in solutions that can expand the market for low-emissions products and services, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Deloitte recognises we must align our climate policies, practices and actions across our organisation, by:

  • Designating a senior leader to be responsible for climate in each geography;
  • Prioritising discussion of climate change on executive agendas;
  • Embedding climate-smart considerations into operational decisions; and
  • Continuing to report the organisation’s annual emissions externally for transparency and accountability.

Our people are empowered to act on climate change. By engaging and educating Deloitte professionals on climate change impacts—decisions about what they consume, use and buy—we will enable our people to make positive climate choices at home and at work and amplify these through their personal networks.

Deloitte will collaborate with clients, alliance partners, NGOs, industry groups, suppliers and others to:

  • Increase demand for responsible products and services;
  • Remove roadblocks that get in the way of enacting change; and
  • Create innovative climate solutions at a systems and operations level.

Seeking improvements to our systems through our collaborations with the Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition, and by engaging suppliers through our Supplier Code of Conduct.

Our FY24 progress

Our collaborations
Deloitte 2024 CxO Sustainability Report

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Aotearoa New Zealand’s Turning Point

Time is running out to act on climate change with its impacts being felt by us all daily. But with disruption comes the opportunity to be bold and shift our mindset to reap significant rewards for ourselves, the local economy, and future generations of Kiwis.

2024 New Zealand Impact Report - Environment

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Get in touch

Meredith Dawson Lawry

Director - Sustainability Innovation, Corporate Responsibility
+64 9 952 4269

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