As the world moves toward a more sustainable future, businesses are under increasing pressure to take meaningful climate action. From climate-related risks and tightening regulations to investor expectations and shifting consumer demands, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s essential for business continuity and long-term value creation. Leading the charge, PwC highlights the importance of climate action as a critical enabler for innovation, resilience, and financial performance.
In this blog post, we’ll explore how PwC’s sustainability services support businesses on their net zero transformation journey—driving change across the value chain, improving sustainability reporting, and unlocking new revenue streams.
It’s Your Sustainability Journey: Why It Matters
The Business Case for Climate Action
According to PwC’s Global Investor Survey 2024, a striking one-third of investors now say they would divest from companies not taking adequate climate action. That’s a clear signal: companies that fail to act face increasing financial and reputational risks. Climate transition isn’t just about compliance—it’s about survival and growth.
Key benefits of prioritizing sustainability:
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Improved financial performance through energy efficiency and risk reduction
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Access to sustainable finance and green investment opportunities
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Enhanced stakeholder trust through transparency and accountability
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Entry into new markets and the development of innovative products
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Stronger employee engagement and talent retention
“Businesses that embed sustainability into their core strategies outperform those that treat it as an afterthought.” — PwC Source
How PwC Can Help You: Sustainability Services for Every Stage
PwC’s Comprehensive Climate Services
PwC provides end-to-end sustainability solutions tailored to your sector, size, and strategic goals. Their approach combines technology, regulatory expertise, and data insights to support transformation across your operations.
PwC’s key sustainability offerings include:
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Net Zero Strategy |
Create actionable decarbonization roadmaps and emissions baselines |
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Sustainability Reporting |
Align with global standards (CSRD, TCFD, GRI) and increase transparency |
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Sustainable Finance & Tax |
Structure investments and tax strategy for ESG impact |
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Nature & Biodiversity Services |
Assess and manage risks linked to biodiversity loss |
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Supply Chain Decarbonization |
Embed sustainability across your value chain |
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ESG Risk & Compliance |
Navigate fast-changing climate-related regulations |
Explore more at PwC Sustainability Services
Report on Your Sustainability Journey: Time for Smarter Reporting
Why Sustainability Reporting Matters
In today’s climate-conscious world, sustainability reporting is a powerful tool for building stakeholder trust, improving performance, and meeting compliance obligations. With mandatory disclosure frameworks like the EU CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and IFRS S2, transparent and accurate reporting is non-negotiable.
PwC’s Global CSRD Survey 2024 reveals:
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Over 70% of companies are not fully prepared for CSRD disclosures
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Data quality and availability are major bottlenecks
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Those who act early gain a competitive advantage
“Smarter reporting enables better decisions—internally and externally.” — PwC
See PwC’s CSRD Hub
Finance Your Sustainable Transformation
Connecting Climate Action and Capital
Sustainable finance is gaining traction fast. Whether it’s through green bonds, climate-linked loans, or ESG-aligned investments, companies that lead in climate action attract stronger financial backing.
How PwC helps finance sustainability:
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Assess investment-grade ESG data
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Align with global frameworks like EU Taxonomy and ISSB Standards
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Access impact-linked finance for high-priority sustainability projects
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Support on carbon pricing, carbon markets, and climate risk assessments
Explore related insights in the Net Zero Economy Index 2024
From Understanding to Action: Nature, Biodiversity, and the Supply Chain
Managing Nature Risks and the Value Chain
Nature loss and biodiversity degradation pose systemic risks to business. With over half of the world’s GDP moderately or highly dependent on nature, companies need to assess how their operations and supply chains impact ecosystems.
PwC’s nature-based services include:
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Biodiversity footprinting and materiality assessments
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Developing nature-positive strategies
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Integrating TCFD and TNFD recommendations
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Nature risk scenario planning
Learn more about Creating Nature Positivity: Nature & Biodiversity at PwC
Aligning CEOs with Investor Expectations
How Leadership Can Drive Climate Transformation
PwC’s Business Talks Podcast and CEO insights highlight a critical shift—investors now expect C-suite leaders to embed climate risks and opportunities into strategic planning.
“CEOs must act now to secure their company’s future and stakeholder trust.”
Actions CEOs can take today:
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Embed ESG metrics into core KPIs
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Champion cross-functional sustainability teams
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Ensure board-level oversight of climate strategy
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Communicate climate progress clearly to investors and regulators
PwC’s Own Journey: Leading by Example
PwC isn’t just advising clients—they’re walking the talk. Their corporate responsibility strategy includes:
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A science-based net zero commitment by 2030
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100% renewable electricity across global operations
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Transparent sustainability reporting aligned with GRI and TCFD
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Circular economy initiatives like e-waste recycling, water stewardship, and employee engagement
Explore PwC’s progress: Our Sustainability Journey
Internal & External Resources to Explore Further
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EU Taxonomy Compass
Ready to Begin Your Climate Action Journey?
PwC’s multidisciplinary team is here to help. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your climate strategy to the next level, let’s create a positive impact—together.
Contact us to speak with a specialist.
Final Thoughts
PwC highlights the importance of climate action not just as an ethical imperative, but as a strategic advantage for future-ready organizations. By embedding sustainability into every layer—from reporting and regulation to innovation and finance—companies can ensure long-term growth, stakeholder trust, and business longevity in a rapidly changing world.
The future belongs to those who lead the transformation.
