Join Jochen Vincke, Partner at PwC and Christoph Vanderstricht, Director at PwC, to discuss sustainable supply chains and the shift towards a circular economy. They deep dive into the companies/countries’ issues in shortage in resources and resources efficiencies, the impact on the global market, the actions taken by countries to counter this phenomenon as well as measures taken by companies, often leading them to redefine their value proposition and integrate the circular model into their business strategy. Many EU regulations on the way are part of Europe’s plan for sustainable growth (Green Deal) and will support the adoption of sustainable business models notably around circularity.

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Join Jan Coekaerts from PwC’s Operations Consulting and Energy Transition teams, and Philip Lenders from our Fit for Growth and EU&R (Energy, Utility & Resources) teams, as they delve into the monumental shift happening in the energy landscape. The impact of this transition resonates across all sectors, affecting businesses, economies, and the planet itself.

Clients across energy-intensive sectors and beyond are grappling with a myriad of challenges, seeking guidance on legal, incentive, operational, engineering, and economic aspects to navigate this changing landscape and make informed decisions. Jan and Philip detail the concept of transitioning towards a low-carbon economy, discussing essential technologies, renewable energy sources, and cutting-edge innovations that are driving change in the energy sector.

Tune in for insights into successfully navigating the energy transition and its multifaceted considerations.

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In this episode, Thomas De Cuyper, Director at PwC, and Zhou-Heng Yang, Manager at PwC, look at the current sustainability reporting landscape, focusing on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Spurred by stakeholder demand, the CSRD marks a significant market shift, as it puts just as much emphasis on the disclosure of non-financial information as on financial data.

Find out more about the EU’s objectives underlying the CSRD, including deadlines and sanctions for non-compliance. Explore the challenges companies are facing to comply with the directive’s requirements, along with practical guidance for implementation, and flexibility initiatives for smaller companies.

Tune in for insights into how the CSRD is reshaping reporting practices, as we emphasise the comprehensive disclosure of business models, strategies, policies and action plans, and paint a holistic picture of corporate sustainability efforts.

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