Corporate responsibility: Press releases

PricewaterhouseCoopers launches two innovative programs that extend firm's corporate responsibility commitment
Project “make [it] count” enables PwC employees to demonstrate responsible leadership; expanded flexible work options benefit firm's people
[ 7 July 2009 ]

ab2 PricewaterhouseCoopers sends 150 people to New Orleans to assist in ongoing recovery efforts
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) today launched Project “Make [responsibility] Count,” a two-day community outreach initiative in New Orleans involving 150 partners, staff and college students from across the country to assist in the city's ongoing recovery efforts after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
[ 23 June 2009 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers congratulates inaugural impact program scholars
Nearly 50 African American high school students "graduate" from innovative diversity program; part of PwC's corporate responsibility commitment.
[ 11 June 2009 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers named best company for global diversity by DiversityInc
PricewaterhouseCoopers has earned the top spot on DiversityInc's 2009 "Top Companies for Global Diversity" list, a select group of ten companies chosen for their strong commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive global culture.
[ 18 May 2009 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers announces national relationship with Be The Change, Inc. Expands commitment to community service
Collaboration with ServiceNation leader will advance youth education and leadership development through service across the US
[ 30 Apr 2009 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked #5 on Computerworld's Top Green IT Organizations list
PwC's corporate responsibility efforts to reduce its carbon footprint lead to innovative use of technology
[ 20 Apr 2009 ]

Press release from Point Foundation announces PwC as recipient of the Point Inspiration Award
PricewaterhouseCoopers has proven to be a leader in diversity and LGBT support.
[ 10 Mar 2009 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers launches Carbon Bigfoot application on Facebook®
Interactive tool enables users to calculate and track their environmental impact
[ 24 Feb 2009 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers acquires Sustainable Finance Limited
Move strengthens PwC's ability to help companies with exposure to financial and reputational risks of sustainability and climate change
[ 16 Jan 2009 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers donates $1.5 million to charities in lieu of holiday parties, dedicates significant volunteer resources to help communities in need
PricewaterhouseCoopers donates $1.5 million to charities in lieu of holiday parties, dedicates significant volunteer resources to help communities in need "Simply the right thing to do," says U.S. Chairman and senior partner Dennis Nally. [ 8 Dec 2008 ]

Press release from the US Treasury Department Office of Public Affairs
Treasury hires accounting firms under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
[ 21 Oct 2008 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers announces carbon emission reduction targets; US emissions to be cut 20% by 2012
The largest professional services firm in the world today announced a significant carbon emissions reduction program in the United States. Highlighting the firm's corporate responsibility commitment and its expertise as a service provider, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP plans a 20% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction by 2012 compared to its 2007 emissions levels.
[ 22 Sept 2008 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers launches corporate responsibility commitment at inaugural ServiceNation Summit
Firm announced 10 additional hours of paid time off for staff to volunteer.
[ 12 Sept 2008 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers, partners and staff donate $500,000 to UN humanitarian fund
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) today welcomed the very generous donation of $500,000 by PricewaterhouseCoopers, on behalf of its partners and staff, to the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
[ July 2008 ]

Not your parents' summer job: PricewaterhouseCoopers internship sends 100 interns to Belize for revitalization project
Distinctive program instills corporate responsibility values in high-performers
[30 June 2008 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers appointed global adviser and report writer to Carbon Disclosure Project
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a collaboration of 385 institutional investors with assets under management of US $57 trillion, today announced the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as its global adviser.
[ 24 June 2008 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers kicks off third annual Month of Community Service
30,000 partners and staff involved in month-long initiative to develop future leaders.
[ 11 June 2008 ]

PricewaterhouseCoopers launches Impact Program for talented African-American high school juniors; Initiative advances firm's commitment to developing future leaders
Students gain help navigating college planning and admission process; Dr. Thomas A. Eppley, Jr. retained to develop and administer curriculum
[ 29 May 2008 ]

Little PINK Book
Getting Your Way
[ 4 November 2009 ]

Secrets of successful data centers
PwC packs a punch
[ 19 October 2009 ]

Interview on Detroit's 99.5 WYCD Radio
Supporting youth education with our investment in Cornerstone Schools
[ 9 August 2009 ]

Fast Company member blog
What is Social Innovation? Reflections from the National Conference for Service and Volunteering
[ 3 July 2009 ]

The Glass Hammer
Voice of Experience: Shannon Schuyler, Managing Director of Corporate Responsibility, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
[ 29 June 2009 ]

Fast Company interview
Six essential strengths of an employee volunteer program; An interview with Shannon Schuyler of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
[ June 11, 2009 ]

US Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center
Interview with Shannon Schuyler on what businesses are doing to support the economic recovery
[ May 22, 2009 ]

The Idealist.org Podcasts
Cross Sector Relationships, Corporate Responsibility and Citizen Service: An Interview with Alan Khazei and Shannon Schuyler
[ 19 May 2009 ]

The Case Foundation
Companies that care: Spotlight on PricewaterhouseCoopers
[ 30 Mar 2009 ]

Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship blog
Using corporate citizenship to rebuild trust
[ 24 Mar 2009 ]

PR News
PwC wins two Corporate Social Responsibility awards
[ 2 Mar 2009 ]

PwC helps Bauer College of Business go green
Companies that care: Spotlight on PricewaterhouseCoopers
[ 26 Jan 2009 ]

CNN interview
Your Money segment with partner Matt Arnold
[ 24 Jan 2009 ]

Bloomberg radio
Interview with partner Matt Arnold on how businesses can capitalize on opportunities for climate change in carbon markets
[ 21 Jan 2009 ]

Bloomberg radio
Interview with managing director Shannon Schuyler on how we are giving back to the community
[ 12 Sept 2008 ]

Service Nation
Partner Kelly Barnes presents at Service Nation
[ 12 Sept 2008 ]

National Conference on Volunteering and Service 2009

In June, PwC was honored to participate in the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders from the nonprofit, government and corporate sectors. During this event, we had an opportunity to speak alongside such leaders as First Lady Michelle Obama, Governor Schwarzenegger, Speaker Pelosi, Jon Bon Jovi and others at this star-studded conference. Our Corporate Responsibility leader, Shannon Schuyler, spoke in front of nearly 4,000 business, nonprofit and governmental leaders about our firm's vision around responsible leadership. She not only articulated the importance of service for our firm, but also our holistic commitment to acting responsibly in the marketplace, for our people and for the environment. Watch video of Shannon's speech as well as view photos from the event.



Shannon Schuyler from PwC presents at the three day National Conference on Volunteering and Service 2009:

The event included public leaders who are passionate about the need for civic engagement in our communities: