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Grant Thornton Bharat’s Sustainability Report 2024–25 reflects our belief that sustainable progress is not just a responsibility — it is an opportunity to contribute to a Vibrant Bharat. As one of India’s leading consulting firms, we continue to embed ESG principles into our culture, our operations, and our work with clients across industries.
The report provides a comprehensive view of Grant Thornton Bharat’s sustainability journey, outlining performance, achievements, challenges, and future ambitions across environmental, social, and governance priorities. Covering all Indian entities and operations for FY2025, it reflects transparent, responsible reporting aligned with GRI Standards, UN SDGs, UNEP, and UN WEPs, reinforcing sustainability as a core driver of long‑term value creation.
Grant Thornton Bharat views sustainability as a continuous journey driven by responsibility and purpose. Last year marked the start of our reporting journey, establishing our commitment to embedding ESG principles into core operations and shaping a sustainable, Vibrant Bharat.
During FY2024–25, we strengthened ESG integration across all business units, deepened our climate stewardship efforts, and reinforced governance systems. Guided by global frameworks such as GRI, UN SDGs, UNEP and UN WEPs, we enhanced disclosures to align with international best practices.
We remain committed to advancing corporate sustainability in India, shaping an ecosystem where businesses grow responsibly and communities progress meaningfully.
FY 2024–25 marked a decisive turning point in our Net Zero journey, as we moved from aspiration to accelerated action. Building on our ESG foundations, we delivered measurable progress through a comprehensive GHG inventory across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, with total emissions at 7,504 tCO₂e — a significant 42% reduction from last year. This milestone surpassed our annual target, driven by the adoption of biodigester technology with Sistema.bio and targeted carbon‑avoidance strategies. In addition, we retired 5,425 verified emission reductions through the India Dairy Biogas Programme, further reinforcing our Net Zero commitment and demonstrating purposeful, science‑aligned action toward a sustainable future.
Our environmental actions include:
Each initiative reinforces our commitment to building a healthier, greener, and more resilient planet.
People are core to our success. Through progressive policies and inclusive culture, we ensure that every colleague feels valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their potential.
Our diversity and inclusion initiatives, such as WINGS, WoMentorship, DADvisor, PridePurple, DEIverse, EmpowHER and the Reasonable Accommodation Policy, continue to transform our workplace into one that celebrates individuality and enables equal opportunity.
We are focused on building diverse leadership pipelines and elevating representation across all levels.
We take a holistic approach to wellbeing through robust employee wellbeing programmes, such as:
We continue to invest in creating an environment where our people can be at their best — personally and professionally.
Our social impact initiatives are anchored in long-term, sustainable development with a focus on expanding opportunities for underserved communities.
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Supporting learning centres for foundational and STEM education.
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Provided maternal and pregnancy care through Project Mamatva. |
Sustainable agriculture and climate‑resilient farming. |
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Enabling livelihood advancement by equipping 135 underserved youth with BFSI sector skills through STeP centres and providing income‑enhancing skill development training to 102 households. |
Provided paediatric cardiac support through Project Nanha sa Dil. |
Jasmine farming and floriculture initiatives. |
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Providing ICT-enabled learning. |
Partnered with mobile medical units to deliver free rural healthcare services. |
Women-led enterprise training. |
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Mentoring and life-skills programmes for children. |
Conducted food drive (Swasthya Ahara) to support zero hunger and wellbeing for patient families in hospitals. |
Poultry and allied livelihood support programmes. |
Each programme reflects our commitment to community progress and aligns with India’s national development priorities.
Our sustainability agenda is supported by a comprehensive ESG governance framework, anchored in accountability and transparency. This includes:
This governance model ensures that sustainability remains central to our decision‑making and organisational conduct.
As a trusted consulting firm, we support businesses in strengthening their ESG maturity through:
Our approach blends insights, data and sector expertise to help clients accelerate their ESG journeys with confidence.
The Sustainability Report 2024–25 is a testament to our collective resolve — to act responsibly, create meaningl impact, and contribute to a sustainable and Vibrant Bharat. As we continue this journey, we remain focused on powering progress for businesses, communities, and the nation. Together, we are not just shaping outcomes — We are shaping a sustainable and Vibrant Bharat.
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