Our journey towards sustainability

Our communities
Investing in our communities
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Building a more sustainable
and equal world
At EY we recognize that building a better working world
goes beyond our business. For the first time, the international
community has recognized business’s role in building a more
sustainable and equal world with the introduction of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our community investment strategy
We know that our business has a direct and
indirect socioeconomic impact that affects the
sustainability of our communities. As such, we
take steps not only to minimize negative
impact, but also improve our positive impact.
EY is reliant on our people and the
communities in which we work. Our
responsibility as a business is to create shared
value that empowers communities and
develops a better way of working. We know
that our strength comes from our people,
which is why we encourage them to help
drive our purpose through programs and
opportunities in our local communities.
From the materiality assessment we can
see that community impact is ranked high
among our stakeholders. We need thriving
communities in which to live and work.
In helping to build a better working world,
community investment becomes an essential
part of our DNA.
Our people contribute their time
We know that our greatest asset is our people.
We want to provide them with opportunities to
use their time and skills on projects and topics
that they are passionate about. Across our
14 markets, we have dedicated programs and
projects that tackle the local challenges within
the communities in which we work. Our people
contribute their time through pro bono
engagements, skills-based volunteering
and traditional volunteering initiatives.
Our greatest
asset is our
people.
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