Climate Change Data

Accenture plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2024)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • environmental sustainability
  • diversity and inclusion
  • corporate social responsibility
  • stakeholder engagement
  • philanthropy
  • employee health and safety

Environmental Achievements

  • Published a Sustainability Report in 2022 describing environmental sustainability actions and initiatives.
  • All three airlines (ABX, ATI, OAI) are certified to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Social Achievements

  • Formalized governance and oversight of sustainability initiatives through a Management Sustainability Committee.
  • The Committee focuses on employee health and safety, corporate social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, stakeholder engagement, and philanthropy.
  • Offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical care, paid time off, retirement savings, and mental health counseling.

Governance Achievements

  • Sustainability initiatives are overseen by a Management Sustainability Committee, which reports to the ATSG Leadership Council and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
  • Potential impact of new or stricter environmental regulations (e.g., GHG emissions, fuel efficiency standards).
  • Maintaining compliance with numerous economic, safety, security, and environmental laws and regulations.
  • Shortage of licensed pilots and qualified mechanics.
  • Potential for disputes with customers.
  • Dependence on a limited number of key customers.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Took steps to diversify and improve supply chains for modified freighters.
  • Airlines are modifying and upgrading their aircraft fleets to comply with FAA airworthiness directives (e.g., 5G C-Band interference).
  • Investing in attracting, recruiting, training, and incentivizing employees.
  • Customer contracts often stipulate procedures for dispute resolution.
  • Diversifying customer base and expanding fleet to reduce reliance on key customers.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% of total energy use (facilities)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Carbon emissions reduction and removals
  • Inclusion and diversity
  • Community investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Received SBTi approval for net-zero GHG emissions targets
  • Achieved 100% renewable electricity in facilities
  • Reused or recycled nearly 100% of e-waste

Social Achievements

  • Ranked No. 1 on the FTSE Diversity and Inclusion Index for the fifth time in seven years
  • Completed inaugural Season of Impact with over 81,000 employees participating
  • Delivered approximately 44 million training hours, a 10% increase from fiscal 2023

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • 90% reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from fiscal 2019 base year by 2040
  • 90% reduction of absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fiscal 2019 base year by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • 80% reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from fiscal 2019 base year by 2030
  • 55% reduction of Scope 3 GHG emissions per unit of revenue from fiscal 2019 base year by 2030
  • Double Data & AI workforce to 80,000 by the end of fiscal 2026
Short-term Goals:
  • 2025 carbon removal goal
  • Reuse or recycle 100% of e-waste and office furniture by 2025
  • 90% of key suppliers disclose environmental targets and actions by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Volatile economic and geopolitical conditions impacting client spending
  • Rapid technological changes requiring continuous adaptation and investment
  • Competition for scarce talent with market-leading skills
Mitigation Strategies
  • Disciplined acquisition strategy to scale business in high-growth areas
  • Significant investments in R&D and learning and professional development
  • Proactive workforce planning and management to balance skills with client demand

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Working with suppliers to reduce Scope 3 emissions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
  • Droughts
  • Water scarcity
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SBTi's Corporate Net-Zero Standard

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • No. 20 on Kantar BrandZ’s Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands
  • No. 1 on Forbes World’s Best Management Consulting Firms
  • No. 10 on Great Place To Work® World's Best Workplaces™