Topic: Responsible Business

The Power of Circular Venture Building
By Nathan Kizilirmak
November 11, 2022
An innovative method that offers the possibility to stay relevant within the boundaries of earth’s resources is circular venture building. Accenture talks more.
CO2 Performance Ladder - newest insights and best practices
By Laura van den Hurk
Silke Lepée
August 17, 2022
In the Netherlands, Accenture commits to CO2 Performance Ladder certification for carbon footprint reduction to protect the planet for the future. Read more.
Transition Talk - a video series on the energy transition
By Lonneke Tabak
Amber De Weijer
Alessio Fioravante
August 31, 2021
Accenture provides in-depth information on the energy transition through our Transition Talk videos after the success of its podcast series. Read more.
Our CO2 Performance Ladder certification for carbon footprint reduction
By Laura van den Hurk
Silke Lepée
June 16, 2021
In the Netherlands, we commit to the CO2 Performance Ladder certification for carbon footprint reduction to protect the planet for future generations.
How AkzoNobel combines becoming a sustainability leader with a higher return on sales
By Femke de Jager
June 11, 2021
Accenture discussed AkzoNobel's path to sustainability with Daniele Vlad and what does purpose mean to its powder coatings business. Read more.
De inzet van warmtepompen voor een duurzaam energiesysteem
By Lonneke Tabak
Amber De Weijer
June 4, 2021
In dit artikel zullen we de voor- en nadelen van warmtepompen bespreken. 
4 key takeaways for feasibility studies of the hydrogen economy
By Lonneke Tabak
Amber De Weijer
Bas Fikkert
May 20, 2021
Together with our partners, we’ve identified 4 key takeaways for implementing a hydrogen economy. Check the interactive heat map for more insights.
Why the Accenture Netherlands Foundation focuses on the environment
By Laura van den Hurk
April 21, 2021
Why the Accenture Netherlands Foundation focuses on the environment.
How digital technologies can improve wind farm performance in the Netherlands
By Roel Nous
Sander Van Guinkel
Guido Houben
March 18, 2021
Accenture explains how digital technologies can help with wind power to reach the Netherlands’ ambitious carbon emission targets by 2030. Read more.
Gender equality slumps during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Accenture the Netherlands
March 8, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on gender equality, extending the time to gender equality by 51 years. Celebrate IWD 2021 with Accenture!
How we used our marketing expertise to boost Voedselbanken’s impact
By Laura van den Hurk
March 5, 2021
Accenture's Storm Digital team has used its marketing expertise to increase the impact of Voedselbanken Nederland during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
How technology can help solve societal challenges | Episode 5
By Accenture the Netherlands
January 14, 2021
In Accenture's The New Insiders, Irine Gaasbeek & Marcus Remmers discuss how we can sue inclusive technology to tackle societal challenges. Read more.
How inclusive technology can tackle social problems in the Netherlands
By Irine Gaasbeek
Sytze Dijkstra
January 14, 2021
Accenture's blog explains how inclusive technology can tackle social problems in the Netherlands by following some simple steps. Read more.
How to improve your employees' well-being
By Marije Linden
January 7, 2021
Employee well-being is high on everybody’s agenda. Learn how we, in just two weeks, created a well-being app, building a sense of community among employees.
Accenture and JINC: your background should not determine your future
By Laura van den Hurk
December 22, 2020
Accenture believes in building a future of shared success by innovating for social impact and that’s why we foster our 10-year partnership with JINC. Read more.
How to lead through change | Responsible Business
By Accenture the Netherlands
December 3, 2020
In the first episode of Accenture's The New Insiders, Peter Lacy & Jan Peter Balkenende discuss how to become a responsible business. Listen to the podcast now.
Temporary cash for permanent change: the story of 100WEEKS
By Rinco Buist
Laura Marijnissen
December 3, 2020
As NGO 100WEEKS missed vital campaign and donor data, Accenture helped them successfully implement Salesforce to empower more women in Africa. Read more.
Inclusion and diversity in the workplace: a people and business imperative
By Jelmer Silvis
October 5, 2020
Accenture's blog explains how to make inclusion and diversity part of your company DNA to become business imperative. Read more.
Sustainably successful: how supply chain collaboration is key for Umicore
By Femke de Jager
Ruben de Pauw
July 9, 2020
Accenture's blog explains how supply chain collaboration is the key to Umicore being successful in its quest for sustainability. Read more.
The Accenture Learning Journey: supporting an NGO in a developing country
By Martijn Verleisdonk
Roel Nous
July 8, 2020
Accenture Learning Journey provides consultants the chance to work on a consulting project for an NGO in a developing country. Read more.
Anticipating the future Dutch district heating system
By Marjolein ten Haaft
July 1, 2020
Accenture's blog describes future district heating systems that will play a major role in the Dutch energy transition. Read more.
Javier empowers LGBT+ employees
By Accenture the Netherlands
June 18, 2020
Accenture's blog discovers the ways in which we encourage our LGTB+ employees to be active and visible, and how we ensure that they feel included. Read more.
Cherif encourages refugees to show their talent
By Accenture the Netherlands
June 18, 2020
Accenture's blog shows how the Refugee Talent Hub makes a social impact for refugees, together with other employers and clients. Read more.
Jurriaan boosts sustainable partnerships
By Accenture the Netherlands
June 18, 2020
Accenture's blog explains how to boost sustainable partnerships by reading about the Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition's best practices. Read more.
Responsible citizenship at Accenture the Netherlands
By Accenture the Netherlands
June 18, 2020
Accenture's blog discovers our responsible citizenship program and how we use our knowledge of technologies to be a force for good. Read more.
Making a Difference Battle 2020 - Let there be change!
By Accenture the Netherlands
June 17, 2020
Accenture's blog discovers the seven teams of the 2020 Making a Difference battle and their innovative solutions to real-world problems. Read more.
Boosting the energy transition with a digitally-enabled heat grid
By Onno Wesselink
June 16, 2020
Realizing a digitally-enabled transmission network for district heating is how WarmtelinQ can boost the Dutch energy transition. Learn how.
For goodness sake: everyone wins with corporate citizenship, business too!
By Accenture the Netherlands
June 5, 2020
Accenture's blog shows our corporate citizenship initiative and how we created impact through projects that address social & environmental issues. Read more.
A future-proof Chemelot site? Communication and cooperation are key
By Femke de Jager
Adriana Begeer
April 10, 2020
Accenture's blog reveals how Chemelot seeks to improve its cooperation and communication to tackle safety and sustainability issues. Read more.
The Chemelot ambition: safe, sustainable, and competitive
By Femke de Jager
Adriana Begeer
April 10, 2020
Chemelot’s CEO Loek Radix reveals how he aims to make Chemelot the safest and most sustainable chemical site of Europe. Read more on Accenture Insights.
Transition Talk podcast series
By Lonneke Tabak
Amber De Weijer
Henk Bijl
March 31, 2020
Accenture's Transition Talk podcast explores the latest insights of energy transition to achieve a hydrogen economy. Read more.
Leonie reduces her carbon footprint
By Accenture the Netherlands
March 18, 2020
Accenture's blog shows how we must start reducing our emissions immediately, and how we need to look for sustainable alternatives in all facets.
International Women's Day: Putting the quality in equality
By Accenture the Netherlands
March 6, 2020
Accenture examines the leader-employee perception gap and how you can close this gap, in light of International Women's Day. Read more.
Tata Steel’s three steps to becoming carbon-neutral and circular
By Femke de Jager
November 21, 2019
Steel manufacturers face disruption from many angles. Tata Steel, with its 100-year legacy, is no exception. Learn how has Tata redefined its purpose.
Having a job makes all the difference for refugee talents
By Accenture the Netherlands
October 16, 2019
Since its launch, the Refugee Talent Hub has encouraged companies to look beyond an applicant’s resume. It has become a true hub that specializes in connecting
How Gasunie harnesses its purpose to accelerate the energy transition
By Let there be change
August 28, 2019
How can Gasunie become more purpose-driven and move towards CO2-neutral sources of energy to accelerate the energy transition? Find out on Accenture Insights.
Hoe we blockchain hebben gebruikt om supply chains transparant en traceerbaar te maken.
By Jogchum Alberda
August 2, 2019
In een wereld waarin waarde toevoegen steeds meer te maken heeft met maatschappelijke impact, heeft blockchain de potentie om supply chains te optimaliseren. Wi
The secret to boosting employee engagement for Millennials and Gen Z
By Féline Mollerus
July 31, 2019
By 2025, millennials take up 75 percent of the workforce. However, millennials and Gen Z alike have more mental health issues than previous generations. A digit
How could DSM transform so successfully into a purpose-driven business?
By Adriana Begeer
Amber De Weijer
June 26, 2019
DSM has a rich history of reinventing its position. What sets them apart that allows them to transform so successfully? Learn it on Accenture Insights.
How technology is making the future office smart and sustainable
By Féline Mollerus
June 21, 2019
Whereas we used to 'work' primarily outdoors, the new reality is that we spend 90 percent of our waking lives in physical space. And one third of that between o
VNCI: "The chemical industry is asking for collaboration"
By Denise Teeuwisse
May 2, 2019
With new climate policies announced by the Dutch government, we join Colette Alma, Director General at VNCI, to ask her how she sees the future of the Dutch che
Waarom een cultuur van gelijkheid innovatie stimuleert
By Accenture the Netherlands
March 8, 2019
Een cultuur van gelijkheid is een krachtige multiplier voor innovatie en groei, aldus ons Getting to Equal-rapport. Ontdek hoe gelijkheid jouw succes bepaalt.
Why a culture of equality will boost workplace innovation
By Accenture the Netherlands
March 8, 2019
A culture of equality is a powerful multiplier of innovation and growth, our Getting to Equal research found. Explore how improving equality and diversity in yo
How can businesses in the resource industry become truly purpose-driven?
By Adriana Begeer
February 8, 2019
Which steps do businesses in the resources industry need to take to become truly purpose-driven? The opportunities for sustainable growth and change are huge –
Teaching kids how to exploit their talents with Accenture and JINC
By Laura van den Hurk
December 5, 2018
Find out how Accenture's decade-long partnership with JINC makes a real difference in the everyday lives of kids from disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Responsible AI: with opportunity comes responsibility
October 17, 2018
The AI revolution is here, and it is transforming global business. How can your organization reap the numerous benefits of AI while still remaining responsible?
Inclusief Werkgeven – Hét Antwoord op het Tekort op de Arbeidsmarkt?
By Accenture the Netherlands
August 14, 2018
Het doel van inclusief werkgeven is om mensen met een arbeidsbeperking een volwaardige plek op de arbeidsmarkt te bieden door te focussen op iemands talent.
How Accenture employees use their talents to make a difference
By Accenture the Netherlands
June 14, 2018
Accenture the Netherlands initiated the Making a Difference Battle aiming to economically empower disadvantaged youth, people with disabilities and refugees and
'Het Is Fantastisch om een Sociale Impact te Hebben Simpelweg door Duurzaam te Zijn'
By Accenture the Netherlands
April 12, 2018
Sinds 2012 werkt Accenture samen met se.lab: een expert in sociaal en duurzaam ondernemerschap. Samen hopen we om de sociale impact te verhogen door meer arbeid
'Having a Lasting Social Impact Simply by Being Sustainable Is Fantastic'
By Let there be change
April 12, 2018
Since 2012, Accenture has partnered with se.lab, an expert in social and sustainable entrepreneurship. Together, we aim to increase social impact by maximizing 
Inge Oosterhuis
By Accenture the Netherlands
March 20, 2018
Inge Oosterhuis is a Managing Director Talent & Organization for the European resources industry at Accenture. She has recently re-joined the company after taki
Guido D'hert
By Accenture the Netherlands
March 20, 2018
Guido D'hert is a managing director and the Communications, Media and Technology (CMT) Lead for Accenture the Netherlands. He also manages Accenture’s Consultin
Gerald Duarte
By Gerald Duarte
March 20, 2018
Gerald Duarte is a Managing Director in Accenture Strategy and lead the Accenture Strategy M&A team in the Netherlands.
Alexandra van der Tuin
By Accenture the Netherlands
March 20, 2018
Alexandra's goal is to develop and grow management consulting and transformation activities, at the cross road of analytics and digital. Her focus is setting up
Babiche Veenendaal-Westerbrink
By Accenture the Netherlands
March 20, 2018
Babiche Veenendaal-Westerbrink is Managing Director Legal Services at Accenture the Netherlands, as well as board member of the Global Corporate Citizenship-pro
Irine Gaasbeek
By Accenture the Netherlands
March 20, 2018
Irine Gaasbeek is Country Managing Director for Accenture the Netherlands. Irine leads Accenture’s business and operations in our country, with a specific focus
Supplier Inclusion & Diversity Drives Social Innovation
By Peter Zerp
March 6, 2018
Reap the rewards of supplier inclusion & diversity. Including women and minority groups leads to optimized supply chains and socio-economic advancement.
‘The Continuous Rejection Was Extremely Frustrating'
By Accenture the Netherlands
February 26, 2018
Talented refugees with valuable experience fail to find employment in host countries. Accenture initiative Refugee Talent Hub was set up to tackle the problem.
'It Was Great to Finally Be Working Again'
By Let there be change
December 21, 2017
Accenture and De Normaalste Zaak established a solid partnership that strives to ensure that people with disabilities have a better chance at finding a job.
‘It’s Fantastic to See Young People Make Something of Their Lives’
By Let there be change
November 28, 2017
It’s common sense for organizations to use their resources to give back to people and communities that need it the most.
Why culture is key in the era of digital transformation
By Accenture the Netherlands
July 5, 2017
What is the key to successful digital transformation? Accenture Insights has the secret: it all starts with people and culture, not technology and structure.
Een win-win: onze samenwerking met Plan Nederland
By Accenture the Netherlands
October 11, 2016
De samenwerking tussen Accenture en Plan Nederland is een win-win situatie. Babiche Veenendaal gaat dieper in op deze partnership en Wereldmeisjesdag.
Why It Is Crucial to Have LGBT Business Equality and How to Support It
By Peter Zerp
May 24, 2016
Work is a big part of our lives; to be able to reach our potential we must feel included. But in many countries, LGBT business equality isn't a reality yet.
Why We Should Empower Women Economically
By Peter Zerp
April 21, 2016
The Skills to Succeed program in India provided 100 female waste pickers with decent jobs. And that's not the only reason we should empower women economically.
Tesla Model 3: A Success Story for the Entire Sustainability Movement?
By Accenture the Netherlands
April 21, 2016
On March 31st, Tesla Motors launched its Tesla Model 3. What can we learn from Tesla and what will the impact be on the automotive industry and sustainability?
Waarom inclusief ondernemen belangrijk is
By Accenture the Netherlands
April 6, 2016
1 januari 2015 is in Nederland de Participatiewet ingegaan. Dat is een wet voor iedereen die wel kan werken, maar die het zonder steuntje in de rug niet redt.
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