Ripple effect, leaving a meaningful legacy

Deloitte Africa’s role in society is to make an impact that matters, for our people, clients and across Africa. Our purpose informs how we go about doing our business. Our focus is on empowering our people with knowledge, ensuring that we can lead by example and that we prioritise action that is within our control. Responding to climate change requires a broad approach to complex, interconnected challenges. Just as importantly, it requires behaviour change, underpinned by the sharing of knowledge so that solutions are strengthened.   

Advancing practical sustainability initiatives

Across the continent, we are advancing initiatives that include: 

• Reducing single-use plastics in selected offices, prioritising locally appropriate, biodegradable alternatives 
• Strengthening responsible waste management in our offices and at Deloitte-hosted events 
• Using environmentally responsible cleaning products  
• Embedding sustainable event principles across Deloitte Africa to reduce waste, energy use and emissions 
• Implementing water-efficiency solutions in specific locations, including the use of greywater systems in two offices to reduce potable water consumption  

Empowering people to drive lasting climate action

We recognise that lasting impact requires more than operational improvements. Climate action is also about people, skills and decisions. Deloitte Africa is leveraging its global and regional network to share insights, lessons learned and practical tools that are relevant to African markets. By empowering our people and our clients with the right knowledge, we aim to progress towards net-zero.  

Case study: How the grey water system works at Deloitte Cape Town and Johannesburg

In the Cape Town and Johannesburg offices, grey water systems are used to help reduce the use of potable water. Grey water is collected and reused for non-drinking purposes within the building. Key features of the system include: 

• Grey water is used to irrigate plants within the office as well as landscaped areas outside the building 
• Toilets use grey water for flushing, reducing reliance on potable water 
• Bathrooms are fitted with low flow automated taps to help limit unnecessary water use 
• Toilets include small and large flush options, and waterless urinals are flushed periodically as part of routine maintenance 

These measures are specific to selected locations and form part of a broader approach to improving water efficiency, while recognising that solutions vary depending on building design and local infrastructure. 

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