Sustainability now: Where sustainability and strategy meet

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.comIn this episode, we explore insights from PwC’s Global Sustainability Reporting Survey featuring nearly 500 executives worldwide. Recorded during New York City Climate Week, the conversation highlights how companies are using sustainability data to drive strategy, respond to stakeholder pressure, and prepare for evolving regulations.In this episode, we discuss:1:14 – Key takeaways from New York City Climate Week3:40 – Overview of PwC’s Global Sustainability Reporting Survey and its purpose8:42 – How companies are using sustainability data to inform risk, resilience, and opportunity11:14 – Lessons from early reporters: tech adoption, resource needs, and AI use14:14 – The demand for transparencyLooking for more on PwC’s 2025 Global Sustainability Reporting Survey? Check out From insight to value: The sustainability reporting journey continuesAbout our guestNadja Picard is PwC’s Global Reporting Leader. She leads PwC’s initiative to help clients transform their reporting both to meet investor and stakeholder demands for trusted reporting and to unlock business value from new data sets, including sustainability. Nadja also advises companies on the accounting, corporate reporting, and investor relations requirements in advance of capital markets transactions, especially Initial Public Offerings.About our guest hostDiana Stoltzfus is a partner in the National Office who helps to shape PwC’s perspectives on regulatory matters, responses to rulemakings and policy development, and implementation related to significant new rules and regulations. Prior to rejoining PwC, Diana was the Deputy Chief Accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) at the SEC where she led the activities of the OCA’s Professional Practices Group.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to [email protected] you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.