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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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Corporate citizenship is such a fundamental part of Accenture LLC’s character that it is reflected in the way it runs its business and ultimately, in the actions of its people, officials said. From its focus on Skills to Succeed to its environmental stewardship, the charitable efforts are geared toward making a real impact.
“Our focus on transferring skills to support individuals’ economic success in this current financial climate positions us to work with our people, clients and communities to make significant impact,” said La Mae deJongh, managing director, U.S. human capital and diversity.
One of the ways Accenture employees work to achieve that goal is through its “skills-based volunteering” initiative. Accenture employees give their time and energy to help nonprofits develop the strategy, technology and operational structure they need to do the good work they have set out to do.
In addition, the firm runs Accenture Development Partnerships, which makes consulting services available at greatly reduced costs, to organizations working with developing economies.
Citizenship facts
Total cash contributions in New England in 2008: $389,594
Number of volunteer hours in New England in 2008: 3,000
In-kind contributions of equipment and services in New England in 2008: $348,924
Principal recipients of charitable activities in 2008: Junior Achievement, Points of Light/Hands on Network, NPower and Aidmatrix. There are additional recipients of cash and in-kind giving across all U.S. locations.
Interesting philanthropic activities: In Brazil, Accenture offers unemployed workers free training in “market relevant” skills and offers free consulting to small entrepreneurs. In the United States, Accenture is training low-income New York City youth to meet the demand for skilled technology workers in the nonprofit, public and business sectors.
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