COP28

Solving together at COP28 for Africa

Africa’s role at COP28 cannot be overlooked. While the continent as a whole only contributes around 4% to global emissions, it is facing the immense challenge of providing affordable energy to its citizens in a way that mitigates future climate impacts. Importantly, while Africa has been and is a minor contributor, most of the continent will be more adversely affected than other continents by climate-related impacts such as floods, droughts, import tariffs and changing market conditions. Africa needs to work with the global community to solve these challenges through creative, people-focused solutions.

PwC events at COP28

Central to the debate on tackling climate change and delivering on net zero commitments.

Watch our event from COP28 here.

We proudly hosted an event at COP28 on how people and the workforce play a crucial role in enabling successful sustainability agendas. People are the main agents of change for driving performance and transformation. Technical solutions will not solely solve our future challenges around food, water security, climate change and biodiversity. 

Technical solutions require people with new skills and attitudes to design, develop and drive these solutions. 

Where technical solutions cannot play a role in solving the impacts from these challenges, we will need societal solutions such as behaviour and culture changes that require new ways of working, skills and opportunities.

Join our events at the Resilience Hub

We are happy to announce the agenda of the COP28 Resilience Hub programme is now live on the Resilience Hub website. The full agenda contains detailed rundowns of the speakers, formats and topics for each session in the Resilience Hub. We have a full agenda covering our nine main themes, looking at resilience from every angle. Whether you will be at COP in person or following the Hub via our virtual platform, you can start saving the date for the sessions you want to participate in.

Join our events at the South African pavilion

All events will be held at the South Africa Pavilion in Dubai Expo City. The venue details are Building OA20, Pavillion OA20G3, in the Blue Zone's Opportunity Petal. If you're part of the COP28 delegation, you can attend these events in person without registration — seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if you prefer to attend virtually, please use the provided registration links. Additionally, the events will be live-streamed on the NBI YouTube Channel.

About the PwC Sustainability team

At PwC, we understand that for most organisations, sustainability is rising to the top of their agenda. Sustainability is an ongoing journey, and requires commitment, dedication and adaptability. By helping our clients develop and implement a robust sustainability strategy, we can contribute to their long-term success while also making a positive impact on the environment and society. 

We offer a fully integrated sustainability service with expertise in multiple industry sectors, delivering a wider perspective and deeper insight tailored for each client, from strategy and transformation to reporting and assurance. PwC’s Sustainability platform helps organisations to plan, source, deliver, finance, measure and report on their sustainability ambitions and to also determine the wider impact of their activities. We’re helping future-proof businesses by making them more resilient, agile and sustainable. We focus on both the people and technical pathways for change.

Measuring sustainability performance and the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives is an ongoing process, and it's essential to continuously align efforts with the organisation’s overall strategy and values. Regularly reviewing and updating focus areas, performance indicators and targets will help ensure that sustainability initiatives remain effective and impactful. Reliable and up-to-date data is critical to accurate reporting and optimally steering an organisation. We therefore support organisations in automating the data acquisition and visualisation process, where required in close collaboration with our alliance partners. 

Our global footprint, Centres of Excellence and Sustainability Academy ensure that our staff are actively upskilled, and that our efforts are amplified to advocate for globally aligned ESG reporting and performance standards. This is aimed at driving consistency, trust and transparency. We also help our clients exceed those standards through integrated projects that are driven by their business strategies and operating models.

Sustainability has a profound impact on society. It influences how we interact with the environment, how our economies operate and the quality of life for current and future generations. Embracing sustainability is not only essential for addressing pressing global challenges but also for creating a more equitable and prosperous world. It requires collective efforts from individuals, businesses, governments and civil society to make meaningful and lasting changes.

Remember, there is no Plan B because there is no Planet B

PwC Africa’s sustainability team stands ready to guide organisations through every stage of their journey.