Corporate sustainability

Impact beyond the future. Together.

As a force for good, PwC China drives positive change for society and our planet. Our goal is to foster a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive future for all. We do this by using our skills, resources and networks to invest in local communities, with a focus on promoting rural revitalisation, and enhancing equitable access to quality education to enable people from underserved backgrounds to thrive. In the face of the dual challenges of climate and nature, we are taking bold actions towards reaching net zero, leading as an advocate on climate issues, and collaborating with NGOs to create greater impact. We put the needs of our stakeholders first, and are always working to achieve better outcomes for society and the natural world we all rely on. Our smart, passionate and committed people from all backgrounds, are fundamental to make this progress. 

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Together, for a better future

Our focus areas

Community engagement

PwC China is committed to the long game, creating solutions that have lasting, positive impact. Our approach empowers diverse communities with resources and support to build long-term resilience. Responding to the national call on rural revitalisation and collaborating with stakeholders on the ground, we’re helping people build skills and thrive. We enhance equitable access to a better life, enabling more individuals to have the same opportunities to learn and grow. We also drive collective actions among our people, inspire and engage them in charitable causes.

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Environmental stewardship

As a sustainable business, PwC China is leading by example through our environmental commitments, collaborations and conversations. We take responsibility for minimising our own carbon impacts, and identifying opportunities to accelerate sustainable transformation. We do this through our worldwide commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with near-term science-based 2030 goals, leading as an advocate on climate issues, collaborating with NGOs and clients to create environmental solutions with greater impact, and inspiring our people to collectively adopt sustainable behaviors and lifestyles. Our goal is to contribute to a greener world that is more resilient, sustainable and inclusive for all.

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Stakeholder engagement

Our stakeholders include our people, businesses, government and regulators, NGOs and non-profits, future talent, and society.

As part of our stakeholder engagement process, we have established diversified channels to facilitate exchange and understanding. We conduct this through both internal and external communication channels. We carefully design the nature and mode of our communication to enable continuous and impactful dialogue with stakeholders on relevant ESG topics.

Our people 

Our staff and partners are at the core of who we are. They drive our success by demonstrating the strategic direction of the firm and by delivering exceptional services to our clients. We actively listen to our people through various channels, including real-time dialogue with the firm’s leaders, focus groups with our staff and regular feedback and follow-up communications.

Businesses 

Our clients, suppliers and business partners are foundational to our work and operations. We engage through active day-to-day communication with our clients and on-going supplier screening, as well as regular business events and forums.

Government and regulators 

Adhering to current regulations and gaining insight from the broader business community is fundamental to meet government and regulatory expectations. We continue to work with regulatory bodies through active dialogue and joint projects, working committees and consultations, and community events.

NGOs and non-profits 

Enhancing capacity and fostering exchange with NGOs is important in unlocking their full potential and creating social impact that benefits the wider community. We regularly engage our NGO partners with corporate sustainability initiatives and collaboration programmes to spur positive impact.  

Future talent 

We strive to attract and retain top talent who are equipped with future-fit and diverse skills to join our workforce and continue our standing as an employer of choice. We reach out to young talent via campus talks and recruitment events, and engage with experienced professionals through channels such as job fairs and social media channels.

Society 

We advance PwC’s purpose of building trust and solving important problems in the wider community by creating meaningful impact with our clients and communities. Through media interviews, publications, our websites and social media channels, we deliver our insights and receive feedback from the public.

Materiality assessment

We conduct periodic assessments to refresh our latest material topics and effectively act upon our ESG priorities. Our materiality assessment process includes conducting desktop research and analysis, identifying and updating a list of topics, prioritisation through stakeholder engagement, senior management validation of material topics, and integration into our ESG reporting and sustainability strategy. Our FY23 materiality assessment results are shown below.

Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

At PwC China, we support several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which were established in 2015 as a global call for a more sustainable future. The following table summarises our initiatives in support of UN SDGs. We have also undertaken an internal mapping exercise to identify the specific targets under each goal where we can make the most significant impact. 

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Douglas Johnson

Douglas Johnson

Director, Corporate Sustainability, PwC Hong Kong

Tel: +[852] 2289 1737

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