Our credentials

Accelerate the mission to Net Zero

We achieved the ‘Advancing’ tier of the Carbon Trust’s Route to Net Zero Standard. This demonstrates that PwC UK is advancing on a route to Net Zero path. We were the first organisation to receive this level of certification in July 2022.

We hold the Platinum rating in EcoVadis’ supplier assessment, scoring in the top 1% of respondents. EcoVadis is a global sustainability platform which rates our performance as a responsible business in areas covering environment, labour practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

EcoVadis Platinum rating

We have held the Platinum sustainability rating in EcoVadis’ assessment for four consecutive years, scoring in the top 1% of respondents. EcoVadis is a global sustainability platform which rates our performance as a responsible business in areas covering environment, labour practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement. We were named a leader in carbon management for our 'strong GHG management system and best-in-class decarbonization commitments, actions and reporting capabilities’.

We hold the Platinum rating in EcoVadis’ supplier assessment, scoring in the top 1% of respondents. EcoVadis is a global sustainability platform which rates our performance as a responsible business in areas covering environment, labour practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

BREEAM Outstanding

Over the years we’ve achieved a series of milestones with our buildings. In 2011 our More London office was the first new-build office to achieve the BREEAM offices ‘Outstanding’ rating. In 2014 our Embankment Place office was the first retrofit office to achieve the Outstanding rating. And in 2014, we relocated our Leeds office to the first multi-tenanted office to achieve the Outstanding rating.

Carer Confident Employer

We’re recognised as a Level 2 Accomplished Carer Confident Employer by Employers for Carers. This recognises employers who have built an inclusive workplace where staff who are, or will become. carers are recognised, respected and supported.

Times Top 100 Graduate Employer of the Year

We’ve been voted as one of the UK’s top graduate employers by final year students, in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey.

The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023

We’ve been recognised for our efforts in gender equality for the thirteenth year in a row in the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023. The unranked list, which includes public and private sector employers and organisations, is published in The Times in partnership with Business in the Community.

Best for Flexible Working (Working Mums Top Employer Awards)

We won the 'Best for Flexible Working Award' at the 2021 Working Mums Top Employer Awards for our use of flexible working to navigate the challenges faced by working parents.

Enei Tide - Employers Network For Equality and Inclusion

Employers Network For Equality and Inclusion Employers Network For Equality and Inclusion has awarded PwC the Gold standard in their Talent Inclusion & Diversity Evaluation benchmarking for the 5th year running.

Top Ten Employer in the Social Mobility Employer Index and Leadership of the Year winner in the Social Mobility Awards

We are once again a top ten employer in the Social Mobility Foundation’s Employer Index for 2021, as well as winning the Leadership of the Year award in the UK Social Mobility (SOMO) Awards for 2021

BITC - The Prince’s Responsible Business Network

As founding members of BITC, PwC UK are longstanding supporters of many of their programmes.

Race at Work Charter

PwC are signatories to the Race at Work Charter

The Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards

We won the inaugural Regional Impact award at the 30th Lord Mayor's Dragon Awards, in recognition of the PwC Social Entrepreneurs Club, helping social entrepreneurs to make connections, develop their skills and increase their societal impact since 2011.

Thriving at work award (CMHA)

We’ve been awarded the highest accreditation in the City Mental Health Alliance’s (CMHA) ‘Thriving at Work’ assessment. The assessment is an evaluation and benchmarking tool for organisations to measure their progress in developing mentally healthy workplaces.

Disability Confident Employer

We’re recognised as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Which involves challenging attitudes and increasing understanding of disability. Whilst also removing barriers and ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

Living Wage Employer

We’ve been an accredited UK Living Wage Employer since the scheme’s introduction in 2011. This extends to staff of our suppliers who are permanently based at our sites across the UK.

Parental Fog Index 2022

PwC was rated as Beacon in Parental Fog Index 2022. We have rank in the top 16 out of 100 Graduate Employers to achieve this status - a commendable achievement. The Beacon status means that our transparency for supporting working parents runs through our DNA from the perspective of a graduate seeking employment. More information can be found on Parental Fog Index site.