Accenture’s dedicated sustainability services practice, with deep energy transition and decarbonization capabilities, was key to the high marks
HFS Research, the industry analyst firm, has ranked Accenture as the leading provider for utilities services in its latest Top 10 Report 2021.
The report assessed the capabilities of business and technology service providers in consulting, digital and emerging technologies, sustainability services and managed services. Industry-specific capabilities were evaluated throughout the value chain from generation to transmission, distribution, retail and marketing.
Accenture’s rank in the report was based on its leading execution capabilities, including its scale and resources, as well as greater alignment than the other companies assessed with the HFS OneOfficeTM vision of digital transformation in action. The report cited the importance of Accenture’s ambition and resources, which are focused on leading clients through the multiple transitions the utilities industry is facing.
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“In an era of decarbonization, which will redefine value and put utilities at the center of new and emerging industries, it’s crucial they take charge of their future and the energy transition,” said Scott Tinkler, a managing director and global lead for Accenture’s Utilities business. “Our position in HFS’ report reflects our commitment to empowering utilities as they navigate the changing energy landscape and reinvent themselves as demand-driven digital players. Accenture’s combination of deep industry expertise, digital innovation and leading-edge technology can help these organizations not only deliver value for their business and stakeholders, but also achieve outcomes that have a positive impact on the economy, society, and our planet.”
“Accenture deservedly takes the top position in our report,” said Josh Matthews, practice leader, HFS. “The firm combines successful strategic engagements at the highest levels of utilities organizations with the scale to deliver. Additionally, Accenture’s innovation portfolio across technology and sustainability is as advanced and integrated as it is in any sector. The range and caliber of its clients, and Accenture’s presence in industry groups and global networks, illustrate that the firm will play a key role in leading its clients through the energy transition and in addressing the broader sustainability challenge.”
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The HFS Utilities Services Top 10 report cited the following Accenture strengths:
- Industry ambition: Accenture’s cross-industry narrative focuses on the energy transition and has unmatched ambition. Its “Positive Energy” vision focuses on the industry’s role in the transition via innovation, collaboration and tangible actions.
- Innovation: Accenture’s R&D capabilities and acquisition strategy, combined with proprietary tools, align with its industry practices and utilities-specific innovation labs and assets for clients. Its Industry X service links the best of all industries together.
- Organizational level strategy and delivery: Accenture provides industry-specific consulting services at higher levels of the client organization than the competition, with the resources to outcompete most in delivery, technology and partnerships. Accenture’s brand value keeps it well-positioned against other consulting, system integration and technology firms throughout the value chain.
- Native sustainability: Accenture has a dedicated sustainability services practice with a strong focus and deep energy transition and decarbonization capabilities.
- Industry leadership and networking: Accenture networks with the World Economic Forum, World Energy Council, Eurelectric and the United Nations, and conducts leading internal research.
The findings of the report were based on detailed quantitative and qualitative information provided by service providers on their operations and strategies, briefings conducted with the service providers, reference calls and surveys with their clients and HFS surveys with more than 800 Global 2000 enterprises.
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