PWC Sustainability Profile

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PwC Australia has a long-held commitment to managing our impact on the environment.

PwC presents sustainability as a core part of its consulting work and its own operations. The material says the firm wants to help clients move toward a more sustainable economy, while also cutting its own emissions and improving diversity and inclusion. It says PwC has set a net-zero target for 2050 and a 50% cut in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, with that target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, which checks climate goals against climate science. It also says the firm works with outside groups such as the World Economic Forum and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Independent review data in the scraped content is limited and mixed, with Trustpilot showing weak customer ratings.

Common Criticisms:
The independent review signals in the scraped content are weak. Trustpilot shows a poor TrustScore of 2 out of 5 for pwc.com based on 10 reviews, and another Trustpilot page for pwc.co.uk says 40 people have reviewed PWC, though no score is shown there. A separate Trustpilot page for PwC Danmark shows an even lower 1.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews. These ratings suggest that public customer sentiment is mixed to negative, but the scraped material does not include detailed review text, so the exact reasons are not visible here. There is also no independent sustainability rating from bodies like Good On You or B Corp in the material, so outside verification of the firm’s ESG claims is limited.

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PwC offers a comprehensive suite of climate and sustainability services, including decarbonisation strategy, climate risk assessment, and GHG reporting. Our experts help businesses comply with environmental regulations, enhance ESG reporting, and navigate climate policy, ensuring a responsible transition to a sustainable and resilient future.

Serviceable Locations: Global/Online

General Sustainability Strategy

Sustainability Reporting

Emissions Reduction

Green Finance & Carbon Markets

Sustainable Finance

PWC Sustainability Actions

Set a 2030 emissions target

PwC says it aims to reach net zero by 2050 and cut its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030. Scope 1 covers direct emissions, Scope 2 covers energy it buys, and Scope 3 covers other indirect emissions such as travel and suppliers. The target is described as an absolute cut, not one adjusted for staff size, and it is said to be validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, which checks whether climate targets match climate science.

Reduced travel and car use

The company says it has lowered business travel as part of its New Ways of Working approach. It also says it has reduced its company car fleet and switched to electric vehicles. These steps are meant to lower the emissions linked to travel and daily operations, which is important for a consulting business where staff often move between client sites.

Built DEI into processes

PwC says it has embedded diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, into core people processes such as recruiting, onboarding, project staffing, training, and HR development. It says it uses measurable DEI criteria, has diversity champions in appraisal committees, offers mentoring, and runs training such as unconscious bias sessions. It also says it has a family and career support program, transparent pay within career levels, and an internal ombudsteam to spot and address wellbeing issues early.

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Works with global sustainability groups

PwC says it collaborates with international groups such as the World Economic Forum, the Global Solutions Initiative, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. It says this helps create dialogue between science, politics, business, and civil society so that wider rules and conditions for sustainability can improve.

PWC Sustainability Commitments

2050

Reach net zero

PwC says it wants to help shape a net-zero economy by 2050 and also reach net zero in its own business. Net zero means cutting emissions as much as possible and balancing the rest, usually with removals or offsets. The statement is framed as a long-term goal for the global network.

2030

Cut emissions by half

PwC says it plans to reduce its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 compared with 2019. The target is described as an absolute reduction, which means the cut is not based on company size or revenue. The company says this target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.

2030

Increase female leadership

PwC says it wants its partner and director team to be 30% female by 2030. This is a gender balance target for senior leadership, and it is part of the firm’s wider diversity, equity, and inclusion approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has PwC published a sustainability report?

Confidence: Low. As of September 2026, PwC has published sustainability-related web pages and statements, but a full standalone sustainability report is not clearly shown in the material provided. The content does mention climate targets, DEI measures, and sustainability strategy, but it does not include a report title, date, or download link. Consumers who want a formal report should check PwC’s sustainability pages directly on its website.. Sources: PwC sustainability page - https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/ch/en/about/sustainability.html

What is PwC's sustainability rating?

Confidence: Moderate. As of September 2026, PwC does not have a clear independent sustainability rating shown from bodies like Good On You or B Corp in the material provided. The main third-party signal is Trustpilot, where pwc.com is rated 2 out of 5 from 10 reviews, which reflects customer experience rather than sustainability performance. Another Trustpilot page for pwc.dk shows 1.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Consumers should treat these as service reviews, not full ESG assessments.. Sources: Trustpilot pwc.com, Trustpilot pwc.dk - https://www.trustpilot.com/review/pwc.com, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.pwc.dk

What sustainability certifications does PwC have?

Confidence: Moderate. As of September 2026, the material shows that PwC says its 2030 emissions target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, which checks whether climate goals match climate science. The content also mentions B Corp as a certification system, but it does not show PwC as certified. No other sustainability certification is clearly confirmed in the material provided. Consumers looking for proof of certification should ask PwC for the latest verification documents.. Sources: PwC sustainability page, B Corp - https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/ch/en/about/sustainability.html, https://www.bcorporation.net/certification/

What is PwC's carbon footprint?

Confidence: Moderate. As of September 2026, PwC says it is working to cut its emissions, but the material does not give a full carbon footprint number. It does say the firm aims to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 compared with 2019. Scope 1 is direct emissions, Scope 2 is purchased energy, and Scope 3 covers other indirect emissions such as travel and suppliers. The exact current footprint is not publicly shown here.. Sources: PwC sustainability page - https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/ch/en/about/sustainability.html

Is PwC's packaging sustainable?

Confidence: Low. As of September 2026, there is no clear public information in the material about PwC’s packaging, which makes sense because PwC is a professional services firm rather than a product brand. The available content focuses on consulting, emissions, travel, and workplace policies, not packaging. Consumers do not have enough evidence here to judge packaging sustainability. If packaging matters for a specific PwC service or event, consumers should ask the company directly.. Sources: PwC sustainability page - https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/ch/en/about/sustainability.html

Is PwC ethical in how it treats workers and suppliers?

Confidence: Moderate. As of September 2026, PwC says it has DEI measures built into recruiting, staffing, training, and HR development, and it says pay is transparent within career levels. It also mentions mentoring, family support, and an ombudsteam for wellbeing issues. That said, the material does not include independent labour audits or supplier checks, so the picture is based mainly on PwC’s own statements. Consumers wanting stronger proof should look for third-party labour or supply chain reviews.. Sources: PwC sustainability page - https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/ch/en/about/sustainability.html

What is PwC doing about sustainability?

Confidence: High. As of September 2026, PwC says it is helping clients with sustainability strategy, climate work, sustainability reporting, and ESG strategy, while also cutting its own emissions. It says it aims for net zero by 2050, a 50% cut in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, and a 30% female partner and director team by 2030. It also says it works with groups such as the World Economic Forum and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.. Sources: PwC sustainability page, Trustpilot pwc.com - https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/ch/en/about/sustainability.html, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/pwc.com