Sustainability, Equity, & Climate

Governments are prioritizing resilience planning to withstand and overcome a broad spectrum of increasingly frequent disruptions by unlocking greater resources and investments.

The US can tackle water challenges by forming strong public-private partnerships where all parties can collaborate to find solutions that benefit everyone.

The December 2022 Deloitte-ThoughtLab Global City Survey highlights the need for city leaders globally to track climate action in their cities and develop strategies to address the challenges.

There actions government agencies should take in order to move past merely planning sustainability plans to successfully executing them.

Discovering the next frontier in outcome measurement in government

Adding a climate lens to decision-making can help militaries better understand the operational environment and uncover opportunities to enhance mission success.

Deloitte explores governments embedding climate resiliency plans across operations for better preparedness in the face of the evolving climate threat.

Cities should take a multidimensional approach to climate change. Based on insights gleaned from our survey, we recommend that cities view climate action through five lenses: governance, innovation, risk reduction, operational sustainability, and climate equity.

Seven important lessons for effective climate action

The Biden administration’s emphasis on climate change is giving government agencies an opportunity to approach climate issues with fresh perspectives and fresh solutions.

Governments should pursue tangible equity through diverse measures, including leveraging technology, human-centered approaches, inclusive policies, and strategic partnerships.

Digital technology is enabling greater personalization by government. These tailored services can be more effective and equitable.

As technology drives more transportation options, transit agencies must ensure equitable mobility for all travelers, regardless of income, location, or ability.

Starting with the Justice40 Initiative established during their first week in office, the Biden administration has been expanding the ways environmental justice is considered and measured through federal programs and certain workforce and training investments.

Five basic shifts in the care ecosystem could change how those who need it most can access timely, affordable, effective, and equitable mental health care.

Government community engagement has shifted and is increasingly trying to reimagine the traditional methods of communication by centering them on citizens.

Infrastructure, connectivity, and design for the digital era can enable equitable digital access to all, and are imperative for government transformation.

In order to best close the digital divide, governments should recognize that state broadband access includes availability, affordability, and adoption.

Inequity and bias impacting the use and delivery of Federal services is a systemic problem requiring a systemic response. To build an equitable future, government leaders should address inequities across all parts of their organizations and beyond.

The US defense industrial base (DIB) needs to harness the full diversity of the nation if it is to be as innovative as it needs it to be. But creating a more diverse DIB takes more than just slogans; it requires a deeper look at the structural barriers that may hinder wider participation.