In both industries, innovation is critical for success. Since innovation is driven by human capital, managing this resource well is paramount. In software, the need to address intellectual property protection and piracy is also a prime concern, while sound environmental management of the entire product life cycle, including end-of-life considerations, will serve to distinguish companies in the electronics market.
Issues
- Brand/reputation management
- Responsible supply chain
- Management of human resources
- Intellectual property protection and piracy
- Outsourcing
- Accessibility/affordability (digital divide)
- Management of toxic substances and of energy and water consumption (electronics)
- Product stewardship
Client examples
Fortune 100 software and technology company
We assessed the client’s policies, processes and metrics in preparation for its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. We made an inventory of the company’s worldwide CSR activities and conducted a gap analysis against company policies, CSR rating-agency criteria, voluntary reporting guidelines, peer company activities and CSR leading practice. We developed a CSR reporting framework which identi.ed opportunities to showcase, integrate, document and systematically enhance the client’s CSR- related policies, processes and performance.
South African electronics manufacturing company
PwC’s accredited certification body was contracted to certify an electronics manufacturing company’s operations to the ISO 14001 environmental management system standard.
Global electronics and entertainment company
We provided assurance for the company’s EHS and sustainability reporting processes. The work identified the strengths and weaknesses of the current reporting processes and systems, and associated opportunities for improvement.
