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Inclusion & diversity in Ireland

We put inclusion & diversity at the heart of the way we work with our people, clients and communities in Ireland.

Gender pay gap reporting

A commitment to gender equality and transparency

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What we believe

Accenture's purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity and our commitment to our people, clients and communities is to accelerate equality for all. Our purpose and our commitment drives our innovation agenda, helps us deliver 360 value, and ensures we act as a responsible business leader.

It enables us to attract, develop, inspire and reward top talent. And it creates an environment that unleashes innovation, allows our people to perform at their very best and underpins a culture in which everyone feels they have an equal opportunity to belong and build a career.

This commitment starts at the top with our chief executive officer Julie Sweet right through to our country managing director, Hilary O’Meara. We expect leaders at all levels to help create and sustain a culture of equality where everyone can advance and thrive. Our areas of focus include gender, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, religion, persons with disabilities and cross-cultural diversity.

The Culture Makers

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Generation Equal

We know the importance of listening to diverse stories in order to generate insight and empathy so that we can all be more inclusive and this project aims to shed light on the unique challenges and triumphs of young people across Ireland. GEN E (Generation Equal) is a campaign which showcases unique stories and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ young people and those from ethnic minority backgrounds, to generate conversations around the real issues on diversity and inclusion facing young people today.

These five young people have shared their perspective on what equality means to them, and how they are working towards creating a more just and equitable world. The campaign was created with the support of spunout, Ireland’s leading youth and mental health website, Youth Action Panels, produced alongside Event FUEL and director Eamonn Murphy. Discover more about Generation Equal here.

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Accelerating gender equality

IWD23 Highlights

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. We are dedicated to accelerating equality for all gender identities.

2023 marked the 19th year Accenture in Ireland celebrated International Women’s Day – which is an opportunity for us to recognise the outstanding accomplishments of women and engage in open, honest and meaningful conversations to further advance gender equality and address these issues now for the next generation.

Women on Walls

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Visible leadership is critical to cultivating a culture where equality rules. Yet too often, women leaders are left absent from the walls of history their stories untold.

We wanted to change this.

Accenture Women on Walls is a campaign that seeks to make women leaders visible through a series of commissioned portraits that will create a lasting cultural legacy for Ireland and the next generation.

Our mission is to recognise the pioneering achievements of extraordinary female ‘trailblazers' and enhance the visibility of female leaders in STEM across Ireland.

Discover more about #WomenOnWalls here.

Our partnerships

Building positive relationships is central to the success of Accenture's business. Through collaboration and the sharing of expertise, we aim to make a positive impact on our partners' organisations and their goals.

GAZE LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

We are proud to be the lead supporters of GAZE for 11 years. Gaze promotes visibility of LGBTQ+ community through international cinema. Learn more.

National Concert Hall | Creative Lab

Creative Lab is a new music development programme for young people. It is designed to offer opportunities and address the imbalance of composers.

Dublin Pride Festival

We are longstanding partners of Dublin Pride Festival. Ensuring an inclusive environment for our people is a central part of our I&D strategy.

Cork Pride

As supporters of Cork Pride we also took part in the Work With Pride Diversity and Inclusion conference, which you can view here.

Gay community news

Our content series with GCN.ie showcases how Pride means more. Our own Roberto Sy, Associate Director, shares his story, read it here.

Our inclusive culture

What’s the power of diversity? Discover how our commitment to our people from a variety of cultures, beliefs and backgrounds makes us more innovative.

Mental Health Ally Programme

The Mental Health Ally Programme makes sure that our people feel they can talk confidentially to a colleague about a mental health concern and get the support they need.

Accent on Enablement

Our Accent on Enablement network ensures that there is an inclusive environment for people with disabilities by raising awareness, educating our workforce and providing support.

Accenture African & Caribbean Network

The AACN Ireland ensures there is inclusive environment for Black employees through developing and progressing our diverse workforce.

I&D network

Our I&D network plays a fundamental role in supporting diversity creating the changes we want to see happen in our workforce and the wider business community.

Latin American Network

The LATAM network was established to propitiate a more supportive and inclusive environment for our Latin American employees, while bringing visibility to the community.

Family and Carers Network

Accenture Ireland’s Family & Carers Network is open to those who are balancing work with caring for an ill, elderly, or disabled family member, friend or partner.

APAC & ME Network

At the Accenture Asia Pacific and Middle East Network Ireland we aim to foster an inclusive environment and a sense of belonging by promoting cultures from these regions.

Awards & recognition

Learn more about our accomplishments in driving greater performance, diversity, and innovation.

Business to Arts

We were proud to be highly commended in the Best Long Term Partnership Award category for our Women on Walls campaign in th Business to Arts Awards.

The Business Working Responsibly Mark

Awarded the Business Working Responsibly Mark by BITCI, Ireland's leading independently audited standard for CSR and sustainability for the 5th time. Read more.

Business in the Community Ireland

Accenture Ireland is delighted to be a signatory of BITCI’s Leaders’ Group Low Carbon Pledge and Elevate, BITCI’s Leaders’ Group Inclusive Workplace Pledge.

Getting to Equal | Podcast Series

Our research shows a significant gap exists between the way leaders and employees view progress toward equality in their organisations. In this five-part series, we spoke to leaders and diverse thinkers at our Dublin International Women’s Day celebration event, in March 2020, to explore Ireland’s equality journey and how the gap can be closed. Listen now.