Our Social Impact - Acclaro Advisory

At Acclaro, we believe businesses have an important role to play in supporting the communities in which they operate. Alongside the work we do for clients, we contribute our time, expertise and resources to causes and initiatives that strengthen local communities, create opportunities for young people and support positive social outcomes.

Supporting our local communities

We are committed to creating positive social value in the communities where we live and work. As a partner of the Wokingham Communities Vision, we have helped shape a shared vision for the borough and continue to support initiatives that strengthen local communities.

We also encourage our team to give back through volunteering, with every employee entitled to two paid volunteering days each year to support causes that matter to them. Volunteering participation is tracked as a KPI, helping us measure and encourage our contribution to the communities where we live and work. Through these activities, we aim to make a lasting contribution beyond our day-to-day work.

Creating opportunities for young people

We help young people develop skills and gain experience through paid placement years and work experience. This year, we have hosted a work experience placement for a local sixth form student and provided a paid summer internship for a second-year student from the University of Reading. Through these opportunities, the students contributed to client projects while developing practical sustainability and business skills to support their future careers.

Collaborating for greater impact

Our team contributes to a range of industry groups, professional networks and advisory bodies, helping to share expertise, support initiatives and influence positive outcomes. Through these roles, we provide our professional expertise and dedicate significant time each year to activities that benefit the wider community. Some of the examples of committees and professional networks we’re involved in include:

UK Green Building Council
Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals
Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management
Environmental Industries Association
Carbon Accounting Alliance

So far in FY27, we have contributed more than 24 hours to these committees and industry bodies, sharing our expertise and supporting collaboration on sustainability-related topics.

Promoting workplace wellbeing

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where our people can thrive. Around a quarter of our employees are trained Mental Health First Aiders, and all employees have the opportunity to undertake Mental Health Awareness training, helping to foster a culture where people feel supported and able to perform at their best.