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Sustainability & Climate

Guiding organisations towards a more sustainable future

We are there with you each step of the way—connecting from the very beginning with insight-driven strategy, culminating in the transformation necessary to create value and long-term sustainability for your business and stakeholders to thrive. 

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Climate change risks—setting the pace for sustainable business

How you respond to climate risks and opportunities can set the tone for the business for years to come. As part of the Deloitte Global Sustainability & Climate practice, our Risk Advisory professionals help clients to understand what environmental, social and governance criteria (ESG) mean to their organisation, how to identify and analyse the trade-offs and address the issues that are important to their business and stakeholders.

With more than 20 years of experience in sustainability services, we can provide end-to-end solutions to meaningfully embed sustainability and climate considerations into your operations to build brand value, improve and protect margins and enhance risk resilience. Whether you are trying to measure the impact of your value chain, accelerate your transformation to net-zero, build a more responsible supply chain or report on your sustainability achievements, we have the innovative approaches, digital solutions and deep-industry experience to map your way forward.

Together, we can rewrite the playbook on authentic organisational responsibility. Learn more about our capabilities here.

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ESG Strategy

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Climate & Decarbonisation

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Sustainable Supply Chain

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Sustainable Finance

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Sustainability for CFOs

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Our Spotlight Services

Deloitte has created a comprehensive digital regulatory management platform that combines technology with ​human intelligence. This perspective can enhance the way organisations interpret regulations, set targets and structure, source and manage compliance.

This exclusive regulatory tool allows companies to:​

  • SENSE - by finding emerging global S&C regulations, so they know what’s coming
  • UNDERSTAND - by determining what is applicable now and how it evolves on a daily basis​
  • COMPLY - by helping companies implement and adhere to regulations​


We can help you navigate sustainability regulations and enhance your business value with our GreenCompass by Deloitte solutions.

 

Deloitte helps clients create a single source of truth around their sustainability performance. Centralising and connecting data so it's there when you need it offers a clear view of your commitments—and that's the key to making data-led decisions with confidence.

A single source of truth allows companies to:​

  • Comply with regulations​
  • Report to stakeholders, auditors and customers​
  • Make informed, data-led decisions about capital allocation, investments, M&An opportunities, operations, purchasing and more
  • Identify opportunities to differentiate their products based on green credentials and energy efficiency


Harness the power of Sustainability & Climate data for creating a Sustainable by Design system to benefit the environment, society and shareholders.

Deloitte’s Sustainable by Design approach brings together our deep S&C advisory experience and world-class technology capabilities, across a variety of solutions.

Aligned to SAP, Deloitte offers sustainability strategies and solutions in five key areas:

Our work is comprehensive across all major industries including Consumer, Energy, Resources & Industrials, Financial Services, Government & Public Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications.

Some industries, such as financial services, play a central role in funding climate transition plans. And no industry will be exempt from regulatory considerations. That's why we focus on helping organisations identify, assess and implement the most pressing issues and opportunities as they invest in their S&C transitions.

We work with clients to address:​

  • Strategy & Net Zero Strategy
  • Classification & Scoring (Taxonomy)
  • Risk Integration
  • Products​
  • Reporting & Disclosure
  • Data Management & Analytics 


Explore Sustainability & Climate opportunities across key industries.

Deloitte helps to enable appropriate responses—placing downward pressure on risks and upward support for opportunities.

Organisations can access an integrated service across:​

  • RISK - by transitioning and enhancing multi-sector climate risk and risk assessments
  • RESILIENCE - by supporting organisations through nature-based solutions to climate change
  • ADAPTATION - by creating synergies between disaster risk reduction and adaptation​

Our thinking

The turning point

Time is no longer running out to act on climate change; it’s up, and the global economy is at a crossroads. But, if the world acts now to rapidly achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century, the transformation of the economy would set the world up for stronger economic growth by 2070.
Research
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The road to net-zero

To avoid the worst of climate change, the scientific consensus is that greenhouse gas emissions must reach net zero by 2050. Many financial institutions have stepped up to the challenge. Here’s what they’ve discovered about what it takes to drive real-world change.
Analysis
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Pathways to decarbonisation series

Hard-to-abate industries are the biggest carbon emission contributors which makes them a priority on the path to decarbonisation.
About Us
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To be sustainable or resilient or both? A guide for supply chain professionals

The geopolitical, regulatory, and social pressures of recent years have undoubtedly constituted paradigm-shifting challenges for supply chain professionals.
Perspective
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Responsible Business Blog

Insights on connecting trust, resilience and security to create enduring success and responsible business.

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Awards and Recognitions

Verdantix ESG & Sustainability Consulting Green Quadrant 2024

Deloitte has been recognised as a Leader in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability Consulting Green Quadrant 2024

Verdantix Global Corporate Survey 2023: EHS Services Brands Recognition

Deloitte has ranked #1 in brand perception and recognition in Verdantix Global Corporate Survey 2023: EHS Services Brands Recognition for the second year in a row.

Deloitte Wins 2022 'Digital Innovation of the Year' for its Omnia ESG Module

Deloitte's cutting-edge Omnia ESG Module allows our professionals to easily evaluate and benchmark client disclosures against leading global standards.

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Sam Mackay

Sam Mackay

Global Sustainability & Climate Risk Advisory Program Lead
+61 401 235 404