Corporate Responsibility Inaugural Report - Deloitte

About this ReportThis report covers essentially the first year under the Board-approved CorporateResponsibility Policy for Deloitte, from August, 2007-July, 2008. The scope ofthe Corporate Responsibility Policy includes Ethics, Talent, Client Service,Community Involvement, Internal Operations and ITS. Each of these majorcomponents of Corporate Responsibility at Deloitte is reviewed.These expressions of corporate responsibility are closely aligned withour culture which has guided our actions for more than a century. We arerecognized leaders in most of these areas. However, our focus on betterunderstanding the impact we make on our environment, and the steps weare taking to incorporate the principles of sustainability in all that we do, isa direct result of the recently proclaimed Corporate Responsibility Policy ofAugust 29, 2007.This report describes our approach and major accomplishments in each ofthe areas of corporate responsibility. It does not cover every activity, everyaccomplishment, and every award. Accordingly, this report does not speak toprogress against a formal reporting standard, but rather provides highlights.This report has been reviewed by leadership and we believe it is a faithfulrepresentation of our achievements and aspirations as we proceed down thepath of being a responsible corporate citizen--determined to make the worlda better place for our people, our clients, our communities and for generationsto come.We recognize that there are significant challenges ahead, requiring the wisdom,participation, collaboration, and responsible leadership of all stakeholders.We pledge to do our part, and more.We welcome your thoughts about this report as well as any insights orperspectives that might be helpful. Please email your comments touscorporateresponsibility@deloitte.com.In deference to the sustainability principles we respect, this report is meant to beviewed online, although a pdf version is available. Resources consumed in thepreparation of this report have been deliberately minimized, using only existingmaterials and visuals.4P Please consider the environment before printing