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PwC’ s services span the full spectrum of sustainability needs. These include net zero strategy development, GHG emissions baselining across all three scopes and digital tools like the Emissions Tracker and Decarbonisation Compass. The firm also supports regulatory compliance and provides independent assurance over reported data.
Alongside its external offerings, PwC has cut its own Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 87 % since 2019, sourcing renewable electricity across offices and targeting net zero by 2050.
The evolving landscape of decarbonisation PwC’ s 2025 State of Decarbonisation report reveals a strong, ongoing commitment to sustainability as a source of business value. While some companies may be talking less about their climate pledges, many are focused on addressing rising energy demands, protecting value at risk, responding to evolving customer expectations and designing operations for long-term growth and resilience.
“ The report aims to understand the current global state of companies regarding climate, decarbonisation and sustainability,” explains David.
PwC analysed more than 4,000 companies and more than a million data points. To make sense of it all, the team turned to gen AI algorithms, trawling through dense qualitative material, sustainability reports, 10-K filings and CDP responses.
“Contrary to expectations and media headlines, 37 % of companies analysed were increasing their climate ambitions, while only 16 % were decreasing them”
David Linich, Decarbonisation and Sustainable Operations Lead, PwC
PwC’ s goal is to uncover what truly works in decarbonisation and which choices set companies up for lasting sustainability success.
“ The challenge,” David says“ was to harness this information to uncover which practices matter most for decarbonisation and what variables lead to success.
“ We found some surprising insights,” he adds.“ Contrary to expectations and media headlines, 37 % of companies analysed were increasing their climate ambitions, while only 16 % were decreasing them. Over five years, there was a ninefold increase in companie making commitments.”
The report explains that the main drivers include business value as customers demand sustainability and carbon intensity information.
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