Malaysia
PwC Insights
Business in bite-sized chunks
November 2023
Highlight
Businesses, even those with little to no direct nature assets, are increasingly exposed to nature risks. The impending regulations are pushing organisations to step up their nature-reporting game. We explain how businesses can get ahead by using existing frameworks. Read more
Feature
This year’s Net Zero Economy Index delivers a sobering reality: with a mere 2.5% decarbonisation rate achieved last year, annual decarbonisation rates must increase sevenfold to cap global warming to 1.5°C. While the need for a rapid overall pace is evident, the decarbonisation challenge also unveils opportunities for businesses to drive the net zero transition at a macroeconomic scale. Read more
Investment
Capital flows to climate tech ventures fell 40% amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical turmoil, according to PwC’s 2023 State of Climate Tech report. While such macroeconomic headwinds may temper investor confidence, climate tech ventures that can demonstrate robust fundamentals and a solid growth plan continue to attract investor interest. Read more
Adaptation
Even if we could reach net zero carbon tomorrow, we would continue to experience the effects of climate change. We share three actions to bolster your company’s climate resilience through climate adaptation solutions, while potentially unlocking co-benefits along the way. Read more
Reporting
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will impact around 50,000 companies worldwide. At face value, it’s a move towards greater disclosure. But businesses that are able to use this exercise to transform how they do business, and articulate this clearly, will likely see rewards in how their companies are valued. Read more
Data
Executives are transitioning from struggling to produce reliable sustainability performance data to building robust systems for investor-grade reporting. We explore how technology architecture supports businesses’ three primary purposes of sustainability data—reporting, performance optimisation and business growth. Read more
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