The road to responsible growth

An industry focused series looking at how to balance purpose and profit to accelerate recovery and growth

Look ahead

The case for change

Businesses are operating in an environment full of uncertainty and constant change. While the economic impact of the pandemic may vary by industry and by situation, many of the trends we've seen accelerate, in consumer behaviour or the importance of ESG performance, are here to stay. Moving towards growth – businesses now must balance profit with purpose to stay ahead.

In this action-oriented industry series, we explore the challenges and opportunities organisations face within an industry context. We make the case for change and we provide tangible ideas for business recovery and  purposeful progress.

Industry insight 

From banking, asset wealth management and insurance to transport, travel and technology via healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, utilities and resources – and beyond – each report is rooted in industry insight from our consulting and deals teams. 

Each report reflects stakeholder needs and expectations, surveying what business purpose means for organisations now and in the future. And each report explores the change levers required for meaningful business transformation.

What’s inside?

All the reports in the Look ahead: The road to responsible growth series feature:

  • The economic context, both sector specific and economy wide.

  • The case for change. The rationale for business transformation is considered through the lens of responsible business growth, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures.

  • The levers of growth. Three areas of change that are driving business transformation in an era of responsible business growth and ESG imperatives.

  • What to do next. Some practical actions that organisations should consider as a means of accelerating recovery and business growth balanced with purpose.

Click the link below to access the whole industry-focused series.

Contact us

Dr Colin Light

Dr Colin Light

EMEA and UK Strategy& Leader, PwC United Kingdom

Andrew McKechnie

Andrew McKechnie

Value Creation and Realisation Leader, PwC United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)7799 602349

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