Deloitte Sustainability

🗣️ What's the purpose of convening sustainability leaders from all over the world? We'll let Anne-Marie Malley, Deloitte UK Sustainability and Climate Leader, share her perspective and why she’s excited about the potential for impact at these momentous gatherings (hint: it's about more than just talking). See where Deloitte fits into the conversation — and action — in the video below.

Sustainability is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of corporate strategy, as highlighted by Deloitte Global's 2024 CxO Sustainability Report. After surveying over 2,100 business leaders across 27 countries, the study reveals a growing commitment to building a prosperous future through climate resilience. Sustainability is a shared journey, not a solo endeavor. By learning from one another, organizations can drive greater change. Explore the full report for more insights from Deloitte Sustainability's Jennifer Steinmann. https://deloi.tt/4fKqNLC

AI is helping revolutionize climate solutions, but it’s also driving a surge in energy demand, with consumption projected to nearly triple in the next decade. The challenge? Maximizing AI’s potential while minimizing its carbon footprint. How can organizations scale AI while doing it sustainably? It starts by asking these critical questions: 📈 What trends and regulations will shape the energy consumption of data centers? 🔋 How will data centers evolve, and what will their carbon footprints look like? 🍃 What strategies can businesses and governments adopt to curb AI-related energy impact? Discover the path to scalable, sustainable, Green AI. Download the full report from Deloitte's Economic Advisory Partner Dr. Johannes Trüby and Climate Leaders Prof. Dr. Bernhard Lorentz and Geoff Tuff for more insights. https://deloi.tt/4i3pJnE

Who knew that balancing the books could help balance our climate? With ESG reporting frameworks shifting from voluntary to mandatory across the U.S. and Europe, organizations are leveraging the expertise from the finance function to help improve the accuracy, controls, and governance of their sustainability data. Learn more about the intersection of audit and environmental accountability in this article from The Wall Street Journal, where Deloitte's John Heath explores the emerging role of the ESG controller and its positive impact on the nation’s largest producer of emissions-free energy. https://deloi.tt/3CPgGpV

Whether in the workplace, outside of it, or both, we're proud to highlight stories of Sustainability impact like that of Emma Howe, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Sustainability and Climate senior consultant. For Emma, reducing waste isn't limited to 9-5. Whether she's helping lead Deloitte's network of 36 Green Teams, executing new, green initiatives, or planning ways to reduce waste for birthdays, holidays, and even her wedding – sustainability is a 365-day calling. Learn how Emma got started, what she's proud of, and her purpose-driven goal for next year: https://deloi.tt/40Rj7lU

Businesses flourish when their people do — this is the core philosophy of Human Sustainability. Embracing it means investing in your team’s holistic growth and well-being to help employees build their skills, networks, and careers. Prioritizing performance and overall well-being can unlock a new level of positive (and sustainable) outcomes for the entire organization. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on fostering growth — in every sense of the word — and subscribe to Capital H podcast for transformative insights about human sustainability and more. https://deloi.tt/3Ay7B4j

Forward-thinking companies are leveraging technology solutions to meet their sustainability goals and stay ahead of regulatory changes. Discover the crucial role smart tech investments and innovations play in driving progress toward sustainability — download Deloitte Global’s 2024 CxO sustainability report from Deloitte Sustainability's Jennifer Steinmann today: https://deloi.tt/3YE3wDF

🗓️ As we celebrate 100 years of the American Heart Association's (AHA) dedication to improving heart health, let's also look ahead to the next century and ask: How can we promote greater access to essential nutrition amidst ongoing food insecurity challenges? Explore 5️⃣ transformative approaches organizations can take to enhance every stage of the food value chain and help create a better future of food. 🤖 Leverage advanced food systems technologies and innovations 🌳 Promote ecosystem restoration and regeneration 🥗 Embrace health-based initiatives ✍️ Support stronger policies 🛒 Encourage consumer engagement 🌱 Building a resilient food system helps foster a healthy planet and population. Download the report f to explore ways we can create a future where nutritious food is more accessible, equitable, and sustainable. https://deloi.tt/3UPvU4G

📍The situation Sustainability leadership at a consumer goods company buzzed with ambitions and goals for reducing emissions and using renewable energy, but each location tracked emissions, energy, and waste in different ways — making it difficult to get an accurate picture of their current state. 🔍 The solve During a two-step engagement, Deloitte reviewed the company’s emissions data, then conducted an in-depth analysis of the additional data around health, safety, waste, and water usage. 💥 The impact Conducting assurance readiness delivered greater internal clarity and external transparency while enabling the organization to: 📊 Standardize its reporting process 🥅 Set realistic sustainability goals 👣 Help take decisive action to improve its environmental footprint across all locations 🔗 Check out the link in the comments to discover how collaboration with Deloitte helped sustainability leaders make sense of their roadmap to progress.

⚡️Electric vehicles (EVs) benefit the environment and the economy, but some communities are still waiting to see those advantages. How can the public and private sector step up to address this inequity? Explore 3️⃣ ways stakeholders from both sides can collaborate to accelerate the energy transition and help create greater EV equity. 💰 Leverage new funding sources: Developers can look to federal backing for public charging to help catalyze EV market expansion. 📊 Integrate equity-focused data and tools: Organizations can use recent advancements in analytics to get unbiased, location-based data that considers the needs of all community segments. 🏡 Engage with communities: Government agencies and private developers can convene with community stakeholders to foster collaboration and ownership. Through cooperation and creative solutions, stakeholders from both sectors can find a way to help communities get access to the energy they need. Discover more in this article from The Wall Street Journal: https://deloi.tt/3Z0Mcdh