Launched WorldClimate plan with net-zero by 2030 target and SBTi commitment During the year, Deloitte LLP launched WorldClimate, a plan to achieve net zero by 2030. Working with SBTi to set science-based targets aligned with 1.5°C. Joined UN Race to Zero campaign and committed to all three Climate Group initiatives (renewable energy, EV adoption, energy productivity).
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Purchased EACs for all landlord-procured electricity to reach 100% renewable During the year, Deloitte LLP purchased Energy Attributable Certificates (EACs) for all electricity procured by landlords, achieving 100% renewable electricity commitment. From 1 June 2020, EACs also purchased for owned Electric/Plug-In Hybrid Fleet.
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COVID-19 lockdown materially reduced travel and energy consumption Energy efficiency improved 18% per m2 vs prior year, largely due to COVID-19 office closures. Vehicle fleet energy consumption decreased 82% per FTE. Minimal travel undertaken during the whole fiscal year. Future hybrid model expected to maintain efficiency vs baseline.
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Acquired Kemp Little LLP technology and digital media law firm On 29 January 2021, completed acquisition of Kemp Little LLP, a technology and digital media law firm. 114 employees joined including 80 lawyers and 29 partners, doubling the lawyer headcount. Goodwill of £14 million recognised.
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Sale of restructuring services practice to Teneo On 28 May 2021, sold restructuring services practice to Teneo. 255 people including 16 equity partners left with this business. Resulted in £184 million profit on disposal and £136 million capital profit to members. Sale consideration was £220 million.
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Retirement annuity scheme closed to new entrants The retirement annuity scheme was closed to new entrants effective 1 June 2021, following requisite Deloitte NSE governance and a vote of the members of Deloitte LLP.
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Sale of UK Restructuring practice In February 2021, Deloitte LLP entered into a conditional agreement to sell its Restructuring business. The sale completed on 28 May 2021, resulting in the transfer of 16 equity partners and 239 staff. Group received GBP 220 million consideration, recognising profit of GBP 184 million in 2021.
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WorldClimate plan launched with science-based targets Group committed to WorldClimate plan launched in 2021, with SBTi-aligned targets including: reducing business travel emissions by 50% per FTE by 2030 from 2019 levels; sourcing 100% renewable energy for buildings by 2030; converting 100% of fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles by 2030; and 67% of suppliers (by emissions) to set science-based targets by 2025.
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Energy and carbon report published only at Deloitte NSE group level An Energy and Carbon report has not been included within this LLP report as it is included within the group report of Deloitte NSE. TCFD report is also at Deloitte Global level. Limits ability to track Scope 1/2/3 numbers at LLP entity level.
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