Social innovation

Deloitte's approach to tackling societal issues

Solving persistent and complex social challenges such as lack of access to education and economic opportunity, the increasing number of refugees around the world, and maintaining a clean and safe environment, requires innovative thinking and new forms of collaboration across sectors. 

By engaging with clients, governments, pioneering thinkers, and diverse stakeholders in their local communities, Deloitte member firms find and invest in promising solutions that address social ills. Deloitte's global reach also provides a unique opportunity for professionals to work across borders. For example, through the Deloitte Social Innovation cross-border initiative, the Deloitte network scales the best solutions, by bringing together new combinations of expertise, and by sharing knowledge and ideas across countries.

Case studies and research

Read examples of how the Deloitte network works collaboratively across borders, with government, non-profits and social enterprises to deliver innovative social solutions. 

• Deloitte South Africa and Belgium: DigiTruck - Bridging the digital divide 
• Deloitte US: Wicked Problems - Making an impact on pressing social issues

The Deloitte network has published thought leadership on innovating for societal impact:

• License to innovate: Breakthrough strategies for social impact
• Driving corporate growth through social impact: Four corporate archetypes to maximize your social impact

Insight

Is it worth it? How to measure social return on investment
Published by: Mette Lindgaard, DTTL Social Innovation leader, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited

This book provides a step by step guide for practitioners and decision makers to prioritize and measure the impact of their social interventions, from identifying outcomes, to strategic application.