In this series, Samar Héchaimé, Director in Sustainability at PwC, and Jessica De Bels, Director and Employment Lawyer at PwC Legal, deep dive into the often-overlooked social dimension of Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) policies.

Get ready for an exciting journey into the heart of sustainable transformation, as they passionately explore the pivotal role of the social aspect in achieving true sustainability, with people at its core. In this lively episode, they reveal how effective stakeholder management extends far beyond just employees, encompassing society as a whole for a truly comprehensive approach.

You'll hear about developing innovative and purpose-driven workforce strategies that pave the way for a more sustainable and socially inclusive future. Discover how companies can generate a positive social impact and make their products and services more inclusive and sustainable across the entire value chain.

Filled with practical insights and inspiring discussions, this episode will leave you eager to drive meaningful change. Tune in and be part of the movement towards a people-inclusive and sustainable world!

You can find all episodes from the PwC 'Operating with Positive Impact' podcast on www.pwc.be/esgpodcast

In this episode of our podcast, Véronique Gillis and Peter Opsomer, Partners at PwC, along with Florian Jacques, Senior Manager at PwC, explore the evolving significance and influence of Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) considerations in deal-making.

These considerations are gaining increasing importance in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where ESG metrics have become an essential part of the due diligence process, reflecting the attention given to other fields such as tax, finance, and HR. The conversation navigates various pre- and post-deal questions, including key considerations for companies, the strategies they can apply for the disclosure of ESG metrics before an acquisition, the “six orange flags” for dealmakers and how ESG is involved in each of these areas, how companies can identify the main ESG risks and opportunities for a particular target, how to translate KPIs into valuation and business plans, and more.

Join Véronique, Peter and Florian as they unravel the multifaceted impact of ESG on deals and its transformative potential in shaping the future of deal-making processes.

You can find all episodes from the PwC 'Operating with Positive Impact' podcast on www.pwc.be/esgpodcast

Join Samar Héchaimé, PwC’s Director of Sustainability Strategy & Transformation, and Marc Daelman, Partner at PwC, as they delve into the changing regulatory landscape and its deep impact on organisational strategies. With the arrival of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), regulatory requirements are rapidly transitioning from voluntary non-financial reporting to standardised frameworks that facilitate comparisons with other companies and enhance transparency, reliability and credibility through mandatory assurance.

Explore the potential for companies to go beyond mere compliance and leverage the conversation spurred by the new regulation. Macrotrends are driving companies to adapt and evolve their strategies, leading them to bridge gaps and seize opportunities within the shifting regulatory environment.

Remember, companies do not operate in isolation, and understanding the broader context is key to navigating these regulatory changes.

You can find all episodes from the PwC 'Operating with Positive Impact' podcast on www.pwc.be/esgpodcast