Rethinking the role of long-term investors in the energy transition
Given their long-term investment horizon, sovereign wealth funds and large public pension funds can help bridge the gap in financing the energy transition.
Changing the way we use energy isn’t easy, but a growing number of organisations are proving it can be done. By prioritising decarbonisation, decentralisation, and digitisation, you can mitigate risk, create value, and advance towards net-zero transformation.
Managing energy demand is not just a compliance exercise; it’s a way to create business value. Now is the time for a proactive energy transition strategy that includes reducing emissions, accessing new revenue streams, optimising costs, and mitigating risks. We collaborate with clients to redesign complex systems, leveraging the PwC network's industry, funding, tax, and accounting expertise to address each client's unique needs.
Unlock demand-side opportunities, whatever industry you are in
As energy grids continue to transition to clean systems, companies in every industry will no longer be able to operate on a “business as usual” basis. They will be faced with a choice between taking a “passive” or a “proactive” approach. Those that opt for a proactive approach to energy transitioning will require support in designing a value-creating operational approach, while meeting stakeholder expectations.
Reducing and optimising energy demand
If organisations cut the amount of energy they use in their daily operations, they can lower their Scope 2 emissions, contributing to slowing global warming, and significantly reduce their costs. Even simple steps can lead to more energy efficiency—like installing smart meters and small appliances, for example, to help monitor and control usage.
How resilient is your business? Evaluate your solutions against the World Energy Council's 2022 World Energy Trilemma Index:
- Will this solution provide energy security and resilience?
- Is it environmentally sustainable?
- Does the solution present equity, affordability and access across all our operations for the benefit of all our stakeholders?
How we can help
As a global community of professionals, with more than 10,000 sustainability staff members and sector specialists in 65 countries, empowered by the right tech and data insights, we can help you pinpoint the most effective energy-related actions to create the most value.
By having a focused strategy and securing access to capital to getting the right numbers that prove real progress, we cover all bases. Our network of energy transition specialists have the expertise and experience to drive value-accretive demand-side energy transition solutions. We believe in working with our clients to design bespoke solutions that address their specific needs and energy ambitions by focusing on the following:
- Baselining and assessing the energy value potential.
- Identifying and capitalising on opportunities to transform.
- Defining an energy transition strategy and designing a roadmap based on priorities.
Energy solutions insights
Unlocking the energy-demand opportunity in food and beverage
Companies in the F&B industry can cut costs and create value by optimising demand, becoming energy independent, maximising markets and electrifying fleets.
De-risking the energy transition in Europe
Europe’s net-zero transition needs an investment of US$32 trillion by 2050. This requires tripling investments yearly and developing financing strategies.
Sustainable chemicals pathways
There is an urgent need to develop climate-friendly ways of producing the chemicals that make life possible.
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