Sustainability and climate change

Our planet is changing and so is the way we need to conduct our business in Ireland. Phrases like sustainability, climate change, good corporate citizenship and going "green" are no longer part of some fringe discussion - they are now on stakeholders' agendas. This has meant a huge shift in focus for many businesses, as public concern over sustainability has started to impact the bottom line. The business environment is changing. With change comes opportunity.

At PwC, we take sustainable business practices very seriously. We know that the companies and organisations in Ireland that will succeed are the ones that incorporate sustainable business practices into the very fabric of their processes, systems and supply chains. We also know that sustainability and corporate responsibility affect numerous aspects of your organisation - from marketing your brand and differentiating yourself from competitors to showcasing sustainability initiatives to attract and retain talented workers.

Our sustainability team works collaboratively with our clients to put strategic thinking at the heart of sustainability, and sustainability at the heart of corporate strategy. We can advise on both your sustainability aspirations and your commercial realities, and make those two agendas work together.

We specialise in five key areas:

• Sustainability strategy development
• Climate change advisory and assurance
• Sustainability performance management and improvement
• Reporting and assurance of non-financial information
• Investing in renewable energy

Questions for you to consider?

• Do you know what your customers and suppliers expect of you now, next year, in five years?
• What are your competitors doing?
• How do you report your corporate responsibility and performance?
• Do you view sustainability as a business opportunity or cost?
• Are you dealing with regulatory or reporting requirements
• How do you report corporate responsibility and performance?
• Where does the responsibility of development of sustainable business lie? Who manages the cost?

How we can help

If you feel that these questions are applicable to you and your business please feel free to contact Bartley O' Connor who would be happy to discuss your options on how your business might embrace Sustainability.