Grant Thornton releases 2025 ESG report highlighting progress in sustainability, people and governance
Report highlights coordinated multinational ESG approach and measurable progress
Dublin, May 6, 2026 — Grant Thornton has released its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, outlining progress and priorities across sustainability, people, governance and responsible growth.
Titled Building with Intention, this marks Grant Thornton’s first ESG report that includes details related to ESG alignment and progress from firms across its multinational platform. The report reflects efforts to bring ESG priorities and goals together across the multinational platform, while preserving the individual cultures, identities and regulatory requirements of each firm.
“2025 was a defining year as we continued building a multinational platform of firms stretching from the Americas across Europe and the Middle East to the Asia Pacific region,” said Jim Peko, CEO of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and CEO of the Americas. “This report represents an important step in strengthening cross-border consistency in our ESG approach and long-term value creation.”
Across the platform, Grant Thornton’s aligned firms now include nearly 25,000 professionals across 18 firms, operating in more than 150 offices and 20 time zones.
In Ireland, Grant Thornton continued advancing its ESG priorities through targeted investments in environmental stewardship, workforce development and strong governance.
In 2025, the firm was recognised as the ESG Best Performer of the Year (+1000 employees) at the Green Awards 2025, highlighting the firm’s innovative approach to advancing sustainability and its efforts to reduce carbon emissions through sustainability initiatives and green practices. Grant Thornton was also named one of Ireland’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Champions for 2025 – 2027, a movement that aims to advance Ireland’s progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – the 17 goals designed to deliver sustainable development for people and the planet.
Steve Tennant, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Ireland and EMEA CEO of the Grant Thornton Advisors multinational platform, noted:
“ESG is not a standalone initiative at Grant Thornton, it is core to our culture and embedded in how we grow, innovate, and lead. Our progress in 2025 is part of an ongoing commitment to shaping a future where responsible business and sustainable impact go hand in hand.”
Culture and inclusion remain central to Grant Thornton’s ESG strategy, with continued focus on creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow. The report highlights ongoing efforts to foster a supportive workplace through learning and well-being initiatives designed to strengthen engagement and performance across the platform. In 2025, Grant Thornton Ireland was reaccredited with the prestigious Investors in Diversity Gold accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity (ICD). This recognition highlights the strength, consistency, and ongoing progress of the firm’s people-focused culture, its award-winning equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) programmes, and its commitment to building strong community partnerships.
“Our culture is how we show up for our people, our clients and our communities,” said Rashada Whitehead, Chief Communications, Culture and Inclusion Officer at Grant Thornton Advisors. “As we align our firms, we are doing so thoughtfully – honoring local cultures and creating consistency where it matters. By investing in the development and wellbeing of our teammates, we’re building an environment where our people can thrive and deliver meaningful impact.”
The report also highlights the firm’s investments in technology, including AI, and development opportunities to support professional growth and high-quality service delivery.
Learn more about Grant Thornton’s efforts and to download the 2025 ESG Report here.
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About Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton is a leading multinational professional services firm in Ireland, with approximately 2,900 people in offices across the island of Ireland, Bermuda, Isle of Man and Gibraltar. Our tax, audit and advisory teams work with organisations across sectors including technology, insurance, asset management, banking, life sciences, and aviation, as well as the public sector. We deliver practical solutions to help organisations achieve their goals, while maintaining our position as a leader in sustainability through long-term value creation, ethical practices and positive social impact.
Since January 2025, Grant Thornton Ireland has been part of the multinational platform established by Grant Thornton Advisors LLC in the US.
Grant Thornton Ireland is also part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
About the Grant Thornton Advisors multinational platform
The Grant Thornton Advisors multinational platform is a group of firms within the Grant Thornton International Limited network that connects priority markets and operates with aligned standards, technology and delivery expectations. Firms remain locally led and legally separate. The Grant Thornton International Limited network provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
The platform is currently home to almost 20 aligned firms stretching from the Americas across Europe and the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific region. These firms bring together almost 25,000 professionals to deliver cross-border solutions powered by advanced technologies, a shared commitment to quality and a growing reputation as the industry’s employer-of-choice. The platform firms operate as separate legal entities.