Accenture runs one of the leading supplier diversity programmes in the world. We are deeply committed to inclusive procurement practices, which we believe will create long-term value for our clients and communities.

“Greater than a checkbox” is a publication of the inspiring journeys of entrepreneurs in our ESD Programme. This year, we applaud 19 courageous South African ICT entrepreneurs and the amazing team of Accenture executives who’ve been helping them reach for their business dreams. South Africa’s unemployment rate of over 30% has been exacerbated by COVID-19, and at Accenture, we embrace the significant role and responsibility we have in helping our country and our people get back to work. Skilling people is not good enough – we should skill them, and then put them into employment. This is why when we started this programme, our vision was that if we equip a number of SME suppliers with valuable skills, we’ll give them the opportunity to grow as companies, but most importantly, they’ll absorb a number of unemployed people in our country. This is how we can impact lives.