Industry perspectives
The growing global population, demographic shifts, climate change and increasing pressure on natural resources have all brought sustainability to the top of the political, social and business agenda. New regulations have also put a price on commodities and services – like water, air and waste disposal – that were previously inexpensive or free. Reporting on social and environmental issues has become more important than ever, as consumers, investors and other stakeholders demand greater transparency about all aspects of doing business today.
Sustainability presents both major challenges and tremendous opportunities for businesses. Many companies have realised that by investing in energy-efficiency measures, responding to changing consumer buying patterns and ensuring sustainable business practices in their supply chains, they can operate more efficiently and create value in new ways.
In this paper, PwC examines the unique challenges and dynamics of complex global supply chains across five key sectors; energy, transportation and logistics, retail and consumer, technology and banking and capital markets.
