Leading in sustainable transformation
Pivot for Growth
The Pivot for Growth initiative by PwC Middle East, in collaboration with the UN Global Compact Networks in the UAE and KSA, brings together senior leaders and decision-makers from diverse industries and functions to explore how sustainability can be embedded into business strategy, technology and operations to drive profitability and long-term organisational growth.
What to expect from Pivot for Growth?
Whether you're an experienced sustainability professional, a senior leader perhaps responsible for finance, risk or operations looking to understand how sustainability will play a role in shaping your organisation’s strategy, or you’re exploring sustainability for the first time, this initiative has been designed to offer valuable insight and practical relevance for all levels of experience.
In-person insights breakfast series (invite only)
Duration
UAE Track: Running October 2025 to May 2026
KSA Track: Running January 2025 to October 2026
This exclusive series of seven in-person two-hour breakfast sessions offers a highly interactive, action-oriented experience featuring:
- Inspiring keynote talks from renowned thought leaders
- Interactive roundtable discussions with industry peers
- Expert-led conversations centred on regional sustainability priorities
Designed to spark insight and drive tangible outcomes, the series is an ideal platform for senior stakeholders committed to advancing sustainability in the region.
Foundations of sustainable value workshop series for emerging leaders (invite only)
Duration
UAE Track: Running January 2026 to May 2026
KSA Track: Running March 2026 to September 2026
This immersive, in-person programme is designed to equip emerging leaders from any line of business with the foundational skills to implement strategic sustainability practices across different functions and industries. An optional certificate of achievement and digital badge may be awarded upon meeting assessment criteria. The programme consists of the following three immersive workshops:
Climate Risk 101: Understand the drivers of climate change and why it matters for business
Shaping Growth Strategy: Explore how sustainability-linked decisions drive growth, impact, and resilience
Enabling Value Protection: Apply sustainability thinking into actions that protect value, reduce risk, and respond to real business needs
Sustainability essentials video series (open access)
A seven-episode video series introducing key sustainability concepts and trends, open to all professionals. Each episode, led by subject matter experts and tailored to the Middle East, offers practical tools, local case examples, and actionable approaches for integrating sustainability into daily decision-making.
The video series will cover:
Key sustainability concepts and pressing challenges facing organisations today
Emerging trends shaping leadership, strategy, and decision-making in the region
Practical tools and locally grounded case examples
What topics we will cover throughout Pivot for Growth
Explore the most pressing themes shaping the regional sustainability agenda:
1. Decarbonisation as growth strategy
Frame decarbonisation not just as a climate action but as a driver of innovation and competitiveness. Facilitate learning networks, sectoral collaboration, and executive commitment for impactful transformation.
2. Greener built environments
Use sustainability to add long-term value in real estate. Foster peer exchange and tech-enabled solutions that align infrastructure development with climate and ESG goals.
3. Sustainable finance
Promote sustainable finance as a foundation for resilience and value creation. Advance ESG integration through strategic roadmaps and collaborative action.
4. Procurement as a sustainability lever
Position sustainable procurement as a key impact tool. Encourage shared knowledge, sector cooperation, and actionable plans with tech and innovation at the core.
5. Readiness for regulatory evolution
Support businesses in understanding and complying with changing sustainability regulations. Share best practices and encourage proactive compliance through digital tools and stakeholder alignment.
6. AI-powered sustainability
Highlight AI’s potential in driving sustainable innovation. Foster cross-sector data collaborations and encourage ethical AI adoption for long-term growth and governance.
7. Business-led community development
Make community investment central to business strategy. Share effective models and inspire leaders to champion inclusive, sustainable development through partnerships.
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Together, we can transform the Middle East and unlock inclusive growth through sustainability.
