From Ambition to Action

PwC UK at COP 28

COP 28 UAE marks a halfway point, with seven years since the Paris Agreement was made, and seven left to make halving emissions a reality. It also marks the first ever Global Stocktake, presenting the chance to reflect on progress to date as business, governments and society come together to bridge the gap between climate ambition and action.

Our presence at COP28

Official partner: UK Pavilion at COP28

We are proud to sponsor the UK Pavilion at COP28. We have an established heritage of working with organisations across the private and public sector to turn their climate ambitions into action. We know that, to make real progress, sustainability needs to be at the heart of business strategy, operational delivery, and reporting – it can no longer be a separate agenda.

We regularly convene sustainability leaders from across sectors and industries, to share knowledge and best practice, with the aim to help everyone move further, faster. Through our support of the UK Pavilion at COP28, we aim to bring leaders together to explore how solutions including finance, technology and innovation can drive a just energy transition and contribute to a net zero, nature positive future.

Driving action requires the collaboration of governments and business leaders across the globe. We’re playing our part and supporting businesses to front the charge for change and turn climate ambitions into action. Our team will join the discussions across COP28, sharing their insights on how, together, we can make our climate actions count.

“We're proud to support the UK's Pavilion at COP28 and we're committed to working with the UK Government on the transition to net zero. Driving the energy transition and other areas of action requires collaboration between governments and business leaders, and we're playing our part by supporting both the public and private sector to turn climate ambitions into action to deliver an economy that is decarbonised, fair and balanced with nature.”

Kevin Ellis, Senior Partner at PwC UK

Progress, not perfection

Live from COP28

Listen back to our LinkedIn Live, recorded on 5 December, for on the ground insights from COP28. Our Head of Platforms Carl Sizer, was joined by our Sustainability Practice Leader, Lynne Baber, and Amal Larhlid, an ESG Partner in PwC Middle East, and shared insights on key areas of progress, the evolving role of business, and what they hope to come out of COP28.

Listen back

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Net Zero
Energy Transition
Data and reporting
Finance
Nature

Net Zero

“With COP28 rapidly approaching, the need to galvanise real action on Net Zero is greater than ever. From adjusting their approach on carbon pricing, to introducing climate-related requirements in supply contracts, business leaders across the board are taking practical actions that others can draw from. Technology and good data management are critical enablers of change, freeing up teams to do the strategic thinking and problem-solving that can only come from the truly agile human mind.”

^{Chris Temple, Net Zero Transformation Leader, PwC UK}

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Energy Transition

“From advances in alternative power sources and fuels such as hydrogen, to the development of entirely new energy systems, the energy sector can balance growth with decarbonisation. In order to thrive and meet the evolving expectations of consumers, investors and regulators, operators need to look at addressing the various complexities of the managed transition. This will mean redefining markets, incorporating sustainable technologies and delivering new products and services in new ways.”

^{Rob Turner, Partner, Strategy & Consulting, PwC UK}

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Data and reporting

“Reporting isn't just about compliance. It’s an opportunity to add value and growth through deepened insight, data-led decision making and business-wide efficiencies. By getting your numbers right, you’ll showcase your commitment to our environment and communities, while realising transformational benefits.”

^{Lisa O-Donnell, UK CSRD Leader}

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Finance

“The scale of investment needed to achieve net zero has to be viewed as an opportunity. This is the chance for investors to be at the forefront of the transition to a cleaner economy, creating profound social and economic value. De-risking carbon transition projects is key to unlocking this future.”

^{Kevin Ellis, Alliance Senior Partner, PwC United Kingdom and Middle East}

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Nature

“This is the time for urgent action. Organisations are starting to feel the impact of regulation and their reputation will be exposed to new risks. Nature loss, biodiversity and resource depletion must be prioritised to protect our natural world. Nature positive strategies will secure the future of business and our planet as one. The challenge of sustainability feels vast, however the answer is progress, not perfection.”

^{Lynne Baber, Sustainability Practice Leader, PwC UK}

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