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Deloitte Impact Foundation

Deloitte is committed to making a positive impact on society through the Deloitte Impact Foundation . We partner with NGOs, non-profits, and start-ups to establish social initiatives. In addition Deloitte empowers colleagues to start employee-led initiatives that are close to their hearts. We leverage our employees' expertise, knowledge, and network to make a meaningful difference in the areas of education and employment, sustainability, and promoting an inclusive society.

To amplify the impact of our Deloitte Impact Foundation, we concentrate our efforts on three key areas and are working together with partners in ecosystems:

  • WorldClass, a Deloitte global initiative with the ambition of supporting 100 million people worldwide by 2030. Our NL WorldClass Programme focuses on equal opportunities in education for vulnerable young people, especially in primary, secondary, and middle-level vocational education in the Netherlands.

  • Sustainability, through our sustainability-related initiatives, we protect our natural environment by addressing the root causes and effects of global warming and degradation of land, water, and air. This focus area aims to support future generations on our planet to live in a healthy and sustainable environment. 

  • Inclusive society, Deloitte contributes to an inclusive and diverse society. Our initiatives provide support for challenges related to the quality of life in the Netherlands such as concerning poverty, safety, health, loneliness, and/or happiness of Dutch inhabitants.

For more information about Deloitte Impact Foundation, please see paragraph 3.5 in Annex 2 of this Report.

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Read our Deloitte Impact Foundation stories here: 

Impact story: Financial Health 

Inclusive society

The Financial Health programme aims to raise awareness and improve the financial health of households in the Netherland. Financial health has a tremendous impact on people’s lives, their families, their physical and mental health, and also their performance at work or school. The aim of the programme is that by 2030 the number of people who experience financial stress is reduced by 50 percent compared to 2015. And that people are in control of their finances, now and in the future. To achieve this, current initiatives are:

Financial Health Check

Together with our partners we developed a tool “Financial Health Check”. This tool enables households to measure their own financial well-being to determine strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement. Related to income, spending, savings, borrowing and planning. Households can access the tool for free via the NIBUD site or in the Rabobank app.

For the National Coalition for Financial Health, an employer version of the Financial Health Check has been developed to measure the financial health of employees. The outcome of the measurements are input for the action plans at corporate level.

National Coalitie Financiële Gezondheid (NCFG)

Deloitte, ING and SchuldenlabNL have taken the lead in forming a broad coalition (NCFG ) of employers to tackle financial problems and debt in the workplace. Our CEO Hans Honig was chair of the NCFG during 2023. At the end of 2023 ING took over the position of chair. Within the programme, we run project management, participate and lead in working groups focusing on measuring financial health of employees, improve awareness and create an action plan with interventions for employers.

Annual research  

Together with our partners, NIBUD and Leiden University, we provide insight into the financial health of Dutch households. We developed a methodology for measuring financial health to score Dutch households on a financial health scale. With 5,000 households participating in the survey, we provide a snapshot of the current situation and we monitor the development of financial health in the Netherlands. In March 2024 we published our third annual report.

Impact story: WorldClass

Millions of people worldwide are still being left behind, unable to fully develop their talents. Through the WorldClass Programme in the Netherlands, we are dedicated to expanding horizons and investing in the talent development of vulnerable youth in economically disadvantaged districts of Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

We utilise the expertise of our employees to organise scalable and sustainable activities. We collaborate with the education sector and business community to develop new teaching materials in areas such as energy, financial health, entrepreneurship, digital skills, technology, and soft skills for primary and secondary school students.

Our professionals play a vital role in addressing the teacher shortage by serving as guest lecturers, teaching assistants, and offering in-person or virtual assistance within the Dutch education system. We provide guidance and support to students in securing internships and jobs, leveraging our network of offices, employees, clients, and partnerships. These activities contribute to equal opportunities for every child's comprehensive development.

Key achievements in Financial Year 2023/2024 include:

  • Establishing a new partnership with the IT Campus in Rotterdam to enhance students' digital skills.

  • Organising the Homebase Festival in collaboration with Studiezalen and the ABN AMRO Foundation to support and mentor children in marginalized areas of Amsterdam.

  • Collaborating with JINC to impact over 2,000 students in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.

  • Donating laptops and IT devices to partner organisations to enhance their digital skills and activities.

  • Developing sustainability and energy transition workshops in partnership with various energy companies.

Impact story: Vereniging van Nederlandse Voedselbanken

Over recent years, Vereniging van Nederlandse Voedselbanken and Deloitte have achieved great results through various Deloitte Impact Foundation initiatives like the ‘Digital Food Brigade’ and ‘De Laatste Pluk’. Looking ahead, we're excited to deepen our collaboration through a strategic partnership. This alliance will enable Deloitte to offer substantial support and collaborate closely with Vereniging van Nederlandse Voedselbanken in combating poverty and food waste. Our goal is to provide professional services, including capability building, process enhancement, marketing strategies, and technological advancements.

Vereniging van Nederlandse Voedselbanken is a Dutch nonprofit dedicated to fighting food waste and hunger. Relying on volunteers and donations, their network of food banks plays a crucial role in addressing nationwide food insecurity. In the face of rising poverty levels and a growing effort to reduce waste throughout the supply chain, Vereniging van Nederlandse Voedselbanken finds itself navigating challenging times.

In the coming year, we're eager to support Vereniging van Nederlandse Voedselbanken with three distinct working streams aimed at addressing critical needs and advancing our shared goals. With confidence in our collective ability, we anticipate making a meaningful impact together.

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