SupplyChain Magazine July 2020 | Page 99

Accenture JESSICA LONG , MD STRATEGY AND SUSTAINABILITY

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HQ DUBLIN , IRELAND

505,00

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES ( 2018 )

$ 43.2bn

REVENUE IN US DOLLARS
Accenture makes quite the statement of intent with the introduction to its responsible supply chain ambitions : “ We have the purchasing power and multi-billion-dollar supply chain to cultivate a culture of responsible buying on a global scale .” Across five pillars ( corporate citizenship , social impact , environment , inclusive workplace , and core values ), Accenture tackles the breadth of the world ’ s most pressing CSR drivers .
Its environmental policy is to play a key role in the shift to a low-carbon economy , with clear focus on decarbonisation , emissions reduction , cultures of responsibility , adherence to and surpassing of compliance standards , and fostering sustainable supplier relationships that capitalise on opportunities to excel .
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