The statement provides detailed insight into Accenture's ethical sourcing practices and supplier due diligence. It underscores measures taken to ensure that its global supply chains are free from modern slavery, including rigorous assessments and sustainability initiatives, which together contribute to responsible supply chain ethics.

Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement 2025

By scrapping its diversity and inclusion goals, Accenture is reducing its commitment to fostering an equitable workplace and supporting marginalized groups. This decision, made in the wake of political changes and pressures from the Trump administration's executive orders, suggests a shift away from upholding strong labor and human rights practices, effectively undermining efforts to counteract authoritarian tendencies.

Accenture scraps diversity & inclusion goals amid Trump administration changes

Accenture's decision to sunset its DEI policies and related diversity goals represents a significant rollback in its efforts to promote an inclusive and merit-based workplace. This move potentially undermines the protection of marginalized groups and can diminish fair labor practices. From an anti-fascist perspective, reducing institutional commitments to diversity and equity may pave the way for unchecked bias, and signals a troubling alignment with broader political trends that devalue progressive, inclusive policies.

Accenture dropping corporate DEI policies

By dismantling its diversity representation targets and cutting programs specifically designed for underrepresented demographics, Accenture is effectively compromising its responsibility towards promoting fair labor practices and human rights. This decision, taken under pressure from authoritarian policies, undermines efforts to create an equitable workplace and support marginalized communities.

Accenture rolls back DEI goals to comply with Trump’s EOs

The document details Accenture's proactive supply chain due diligence, sustainable procurement initiatives, and supplier audit programs. These measures ensure that ethical sourcing standards are maintained and that any risks related to modern slavery are consistently mitigated, demonstrating responsible business practices.

Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement 2024

The data indicates that a significant number of Accenture's lobbyists (38 out of 56 in 2023 and 32 out of 56 in 2024) have previously held government positions. This revolving door practice suggests a potential for undue influence in political processes, undermining democratic governance.

Accenture Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets

Accenture's policy clearly delineates guidelines for political contributions and lobbying. The company discloses its payments to trade associations and instructs them against using funds for independent campaign activities. This transparency helps limit the potential for corporate money to be misdirected towards extremist or authoritarian agendas, reflecting a moderately positive engagement in public and political behavior. However, the inherent influence of corporate memberships in trade associations still poses some risk, which is why the score is not maximally positive.

Political Contributions Policy

Accenture’s policy demonstrates transparency by disclosing detailed lobbying expenditures and strictly segregating corporate funds from political donations. However, the active expenditure on lobbying and the use of a politically active PAC – even when funded voluntarily by company leaders – serve as mechanisms to influence public policy. Such practices, despite being legally compliant, align with concerns of corporate complicity in undermining democratic processes and enabling undue influence, which anti-fascist groups oppose.

Political Contributions Policy