At William Buck we are committed to making a positive impact on the environment, fostering an inclusive workplace and upholding strong governance practices. With a focus on sustainability, diversity and ethical conduct, we strive to create a better future for our communities, clients and employees. Discover how we reduce our environmental footprint, promote inclusivity and ensure effective governance through our initiatives and partnerships. Join us on our journey towards a brighter and more responsible future.
Our Environmental statement
William Buck recognises that our environment is important, and we are committed to adopting sound environmental practices in the way we operate and interact with our communities.
- We continue to invest in sustainable business practices that reduce our environmental footprint.
- Our energy consumption, waste, recycling and reuse of materials are monitored with a view to reducing our impact.
- Environmental and sustainability considerations are included in our decision-making processes with respect to procurement, travel and premises.
We continue to review and monitor our environmental practices through various working groups, looking for opportunities to improve how we operate and reduce our environmental footprint.
Our Social statement
William Buck sees a diverse and inclusive environment as key to our success. Our people are supported through a range of initiatives and resources to bring their talents and best-self to work each day. Different ways of thinking and seeing the world are critical to our ability to provide high quality services to our clients.
We aim to foster an inclusive workplace which is at the heart of our culture and CARE values. We provide a space where our people feel cared for, connected and comfortable bringing their authentic selves.
Our Employee Care Plan is an embodiment of the William Buck values and the benefits we offer our people in return for their performance and contribution in the workplace.
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- Health and wellbeing is supported with a range of benefits for our people across our Offices including access to employee assistance programs and flexible working benefits.
- Community engagement and giving back is encouraged and supported through our William Buck Foundation and pro bono work and also includes giving back to our profession.
- Investment in employee engagement and recognition as Xref Engage’s Best Workplace award in 2022 & 2023 and Prosple’s Top 100 Graduate Employer.
- A genuine focus on diversity, with Office based committees and management teams working together to build an inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Developing a set of reconciliation principles that supports the work we are doing with indigenous organisations and individuals, including through our NSW artists in residence program and indigenous scholarship established with Western Sydney University.
Our Governance statement
William Buck is committed to effective organisational governance practices and procedures to help us achieve our goals for clients, our people and the communities in which we operate.
William Buck is committed to doing business and serving our clients following the highest standards of ethical conduct and behaviour. We have a code of conduct that serves as a guide to doing the right thing, reinforcing our culture and commitment to ethics, integrity and professional excellence in all that we do. We expect our people to ask questions and consult with others if the right course of action in a given situation is unclear.
Legal structure
William Buck is an association of six accounting and advisory firms which perform professional services under the name William Buck across Australia and New Zealand, with affiliated offices worldwide. Each member firm is licensed to be a member of the William Buck Group through William Buck Limited, an Australian Public Company limited by guarantee.
The rights and obligations of the William Buck Member Firms are set out in the Constitution and Regulations of William Buck Limited. The William Buck Group is governed by the Board of William Buck Limited.
Part of a global alliance
William Buck is a member of Praxity, the largest professional services alliance in the world. Praxity unites more than 76,600 people in independent professional audit, tax and advisory services firms in over 120 countries, who remain independent to best serve their clients.
Praxity is an alliance of handpicked, like-minded member firms which operate independently and are united by a shared commitment to high quality client outcomes and personal care. More information about Praxity can be found here.
