at Grant Thornton
“We empower our people, clients and community to succeed today and in the future through excellence in governance and leadership in environmental and social sustainability”
We take a progressive and integrated approach to advancing sustainability at our firm. Our vision for sustainability is centered on four pillars, and our strategy is underpinned by The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ("UN SDGs").
Climate Action
We’re on track to reduce 50% carbon emissions by 2030 and become a net zero carbon firm by 2045.
Circular Economy
We’re on track to have 80% general waste eliminated by 2030 and be single use PlasticFreeGT by 2024.
Nature & Biodiversity
We always strive to support pollinators & their habitats, and partner with local nature-based organisations.
People Focused
Our people established and lead our Green Scene committee and Climate Action & Circular Economy working groups.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Our ED&I programme is called “Embrace”, focusing on five pillars: Gender Equality, Ability, Family, LGBTQIA+, Ethnicity & Culture.
Health & Wellbeing
Our H&WB programme is called “BeWell”, focusing on three pillars: Emotional; Physical and Financial Wellbeing.
Community
Traditionally known as CSR, 'GT in the Community' engages with local communities to create shared value partnerships.
Learning & Development
We integrate and promote ESG & Sustainability into existing L&D learning programmes where possible.
Our Transparency Report deomonstrates our uncompromising commitment to quality, integrity and sustainability.
Grant Thornton’s global network remains committed to making a meaningful impact for sustainability in all our communities. We join with all our stakeholders in this critically important work and approach it with the same collaborative approach and spirit of innovation that has guided us throughout our history. We are intentionally including ESG issues in our business strategy and goals, and taking them into consideration as part of business decisions.
Grant Thornton was a founder organisation of the Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA), launched during Climate Week NYC 2021. Like the Net Zero Banking Alliance, it forms part of the Glasgow Financial Alliance to Net Zero and commits Grant Thornton to aligning all relevant services and products to achieving net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, or sooner.
