Nature-based carbon removal

To achieve net-zero emissions by 2025, we’re investing in additive nature-based carbon removal solutions—the majority will be proprietary to Accenture.

Contributing to low-carbon sustainable development

We began to measure and disclose our environmental impact in 2007, and we continue to hold ourselves accountable to clear, measurable goals that are aligned with climate science. For example, in 2020, we established a 2025 carbon removal goal—previously referred to as our 2025 net-zero goal—and we are on track to achieve this goal.

We continue to work toward our 2025 carbon removal goal by first focusing on reductions across our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and then removing any remaining emissions through nature-based carbon removal projects.

We plan to begin applying carbon removal credits in fiscal 2025, in line with our carbon removal goal.

Our nature-based carbon removal projects are generally targeted to reforest land, improve biodiversity and the resilience of ecosystems, make agriculture more sustainable and help create green jobs—all while removing carbon from the atmosphere.

At the end of fiscal 2024, our nature-based carbon removal portfolio included projects in Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Our portfolio of projects

Our carbon removal projects support our climate change mitigation goals. This aligns with our pledge to do our part to keep global warming below 1.5° Celsius in alignment with the Paris Agreement and the criteria and recommendations of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Alignment

The project locations will align with our geographic footprint.

Verification

Our projects will be registered under the SD VISta standard, where technically feasible, verifying SDG outcomes along with the carbon removals.

Decarbonization

The projects are expected to physically remove millions of metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere as part of our journey to our SBTi-approved fiscal 2040 net-zero targets.

Planting trees in Indonesia

Our project will reforest degraded land and engage local communities, cooperatives and farmers in sustainable agroforestry practices, including helping farmers plant trees on their own land. Ultimately, this will help contribute to stabilizing incomes, reducing poverty, increasing biodiversity and promoting community-based action, all while sequestering carbon.

Planting bamboo in the Philippines

We will plant native giant bamboo on degraded land to sequester carbon and deliver economic growth. At maturity, approximately 15-20% of the bamboo will be harvested annually and developed into high-quality, fully traceable building materials for international markets. This project will help to diversify incomes, reduce poverty levels and increase local biodiversity.

Reforesting the Mississippi Valley in the United States

Our support restores degraded agricultural lands back to their original forest ecosystem. The project is designed to incentivize landowners to replant and maintain forests, accelerate CO₂ sequestration, improve tree quality and survivability, and establish quality wildlife habitats. Together with partners, this project will have lasting positive impacts on the forests and surrounding communities.

Increasing woodlands in the United Kingdom

We are supporting projects that have converted marginal farmland to permanent woodland in Scotland and England. This is expected to lead to the creation of new and diversified, sustainable forests. Woodlands act as important natural water filters, help prevent floods, serve as essential habitats for wildlife and provide support for employment through sustainably managed and harvested timber.

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We work to embed sustainability into everything we do, with everyone we work with. Why? It unlocks new opportunities for our clients, our partners and our people, and for the communities where we do business.

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