Research & insights

The China Greentech Report 2012, released by the China Greentech Initiative (CGTI), is the third annual update of recent developments in the greentech sector in China. CGTI, founded in 2008, has rapidly grown to become the only Chinese-international collaboration platform of 100+ commercial and policy organizations, focused on identifying, developing and promoting green technology solutions in China.

Material gains in sustainability: the business case for the construction products sector

In this business brief, PwC discusses the risks and opportunities associated with global infrastructure investment, and offers insight into optimal project management, governance and assurance.

A PwC report on the challenges facing the water industry in light of decreasing water quality and supply – key players, economics and future solutions.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in the private equity industry are increasingly in the spotlight. But many PE houses are struggling with how to demonstrate the value of their ESG activity.

A theme to emerge from our survey of the Private Equity industry is the difference in attitude and approach between the US-headquartered PE houses and those in Europe

Global Green Policy Insights is a bimonthly update on the latest developments in environmental taxes, regulations and other ‘green’ policies around the world.

Explore eight critical questions to help you position your company for long-term growth in your priority markets based on findings from Our 15th Annual Global CEO Survey.

This PwC article discusses the growth of renewable energy in the Middle East and the ways in which it could transform the energy supply and business development opportunities open to national oil companies (NOCs).

With a growing population, increasing GDP levels and improving lifestyles, renewable and non-renewable resources—energy, water, land, minerals—are in ever higher demand. In this report, we found that the supply of many minerals and metals is struggling to keep up with rapid increases in consumption, resulting in price hikes and delivery delays. For a manufacturing organisation with a global supply chain, this could spell trouble. Explore how this scarcity will impact seven key manufacturing industries around the world.

This publication on corporate reporting includes a case study on Puma’s ground-breaking approach to costing its use of different kinds of capital and how it led to a radically different approach to sustainability reporting.

A webcast to discuss issues prior to the Durban Climate Change Summit and to talk about the findings from the Low Carbon Economy Index.

What makes cities thrive? This year's report covers 26 cities in-depth and examines issues and insights from urban thinkers and influencers. Choose any combination of 26 cities and 66 key variables and compare the rankings that interest you.

From the education of global talent pools, to national immigration policies, regulation and international intellectual property protections, the public policy issues on the new innovation landscape are abundant and complex.

This PwC reports takes a close look at airlines’ corporate sustainability reporting on social, environmental, financial, corporate governance and other factors

How are G20 economies progressing in reducing their carbon emissions levels and how far must they go to meet 2050 targets?

This PwC study examines the GHG Protocol, which launched new standards that allow companies to measure and manage more carbon emissions - the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) and Product Life Cycle standards .

Those looking to become a part of the renewed vigor in the IPO market may be unprepared for the public scrutiny they are likely to encounter. Mounting interest in companies' nonfinancial disclosures, such as sustainability and corporate responsibility, leads to a simple question: Is your company prepared?

For the first time, a majority of S&P 500 responding companies report they are now integrating climate change into their core business strategy, according to the 2011 Carbon Disclosure Report.

How are companies the world over responding to climate change and disclosing their carbon output? Get a complete picture of what the world's largest companies across the Global 500, FTSE 350 and S&P500 are doing.

Explore the rich trove of global cross-sector data uncovered by PwC in the Carbon Disclosure Project 2011 survey, customised to your needs.

PwC is at the forefront of an initiative to promote a new growth model in Spain, one of the key pillars of which is the transformation to a low-carbon economy. Pedro Larrea and Mari Luz Castilla, partner and director at PwC, had the opportunity to speak first-hand with Christiana Figueres, the global climate change chief.

CEOs recognize big opportunities to meet rising expectations for environmental and corporate responsibility practices. They see environmentally friendly products and services as one component of long-term growth.

In March 2010 we released a report proposing a 100% renewable electricity vision and roadmap for Europe and North Africa by 2050. How is this progressing?

What progress has been made in achieving 100% renewable electricity in Europe and North Africa?

This PwC survey provides a check-up on some of the major determining factors contributing to the success of EVs in the near-, mid-, and long-term.

Providing adequate transportation, utilities, clean water, and sanitation for thousands of athletes and millions of spectators at a mega-event like the FIFA World CupTM or the Olympics is no mean task. But what becomes of that supporting infrastructure after the athletes and spectators have gone home?

What trends are contributing to China's rapid rise as a global greentech leader and what solutions are supporting it? This report analyses recent developments and examines existing and emerging opportunities in six key sectors: cleaner conventional energy, renewable energy, electric power infrastructure, green building, cleaner transportation, and clean water.

What is the rationale behind the trends and key individual deals in the renewable energy sector? Why is energy efficiency increasingly important and what are some of the critical issues for companies engaging in deal activity within the sector?

The Sustainability Yearbook 2011, offers you an overview of the results of SAM's 12th annual assessment of corporate sustainability practices, which provides the basis for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes.

PwC has been one of the key corporate sponsors of the 'Vision 2050' project of the WBCSD. This short illustrative analysis aims to put an order of magnitude on the additional business opportunities that might arise in key sectors if the vision of a more sustainable future in 2050 is realised.

PwC is the only professional services firm making a significant technical contribution to the UN's major study on TEEB report for business — a global study, initiated by the G8 and five major developing economies, focusing on ‘the global economic benefit of biological diversity'.

Why are more companies promoting their corporate responsibility efforts? In the interest of transparency and the fact that investors are increasingly interested in non-financial information, businesses are looking to increase long-term shareholder and social value while mitigating the negative environmental and social impacts of company activities.

PwC and EcoVadis in collaboration with the INSEAD Social Innovation Center have launched in December 2010 a study on the value of sustainable procurement practices.

This booklet sets out how PwC has played and continues to play a key role in helping governments, business and society make the transition to renewable solar energy options.

As cleantech matures into one of the largest global industries and the U.S. and China deploy ambitious cleantech build-outs, opportunities for alliances and cross-border collaboration are emerging in cleantech sector 'sweet spots', including utility-scale wind and solar generation, water technologies, electric transportation and smart grid infrastructures.

Cabinet de services financiers, de conseil et expertise technique, PwC vous accompagne dans l’audit et la certification des comptes de votre entreprise.

Being sustainable can drive new growth through lowered costs, reduced risk, enhanced customer value, revenue growth, new products and markets, and motivated work force. All companies, ecofriendly or not, can adjust their thinking to be more sustainable. How can your company benefit from doing so?

This report, prepared by PwC on behalf of The Climate Group, looks at how adopting institutions are fulfilling their commitments to the Climate Principles.

Offshore windpower generation is growing and has potential to meet future energy needs, but technical, financial and logistical challenges must addressed for this energy option to become a source of large-scale power generation. Offshore windpower generation must attain efficiencies and achieve cost levels that are competitive with onshore energy generation sources.

Industrial products CEOs are recognizing the commercial risks and opportunities arising from climate change. This thought leadership piece focuses on the climate change agenda post Copenhagen and the business implications for Transportation & Logistics, Metals, and other industries.

PwC has prepared a paper for the World Economic Forum which explores the real and present risks that biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation pose for business.

This PwC publication takes a pragmatic look at the long-term plans and actions that will be required to move the energy transformation ahead. That’s where nuclear power continues to fit in, according to many scientists and policy makers. Nuclear faces challenges, of course, but how they are being met is the subject of this issue of Gridlines.

The most comprehensive survey of its kind, Appetite for change examines attitudes in the international business community towards environmental regulation, legislation and taxes.

Risk, responsibility & opportunity: The CEO's guide to climate action gathers insights from ten top executives and highlights how innovative companies across all sectors are facing up to climate change.

While there has been some progress, UK companies must set more ambitious GHG emissions reduction targets if they are to meet the UK's Carbon Budgets, according to the 2011 Carbon Disclosure Report.