Having an impact
We believe that ideas have to contribute to make a difference. We work with some of the leading organisations in the world and participate in major conferences attended by a diverse audience of business representatives, public figures, policy makers, NGOs and the media. These opportunities enable us not only to contribute to and influence the debate on essential business issues but also to refine and develop our thinking so that it is relevant to and valued by our clients.
We work in partnership with some of the world’s leading organisations; some of our recent and forthcoming activities are shown on this page.
World Economic Forum (WEF): A 20-year relationship with PricewaterhouseCoopers
PwC and the WEF have been strategic partners since the mid-1980s. The relationship focuses on supporting the WEF to achieve its mission, which is to create a global community of business, political, intellectual and other influential leaders of society, all committed to improving the state of the world. As strategic partners, we provide content for WEF summits, participate as panel members in sessions, engage in session debates and help develop programme sessions in areas where we can make a valuable contribution.
The WEF is a not-for-profit, international organisation that serves as platform for discussion, debate and action on key issues of global importance. It works with its 58 strategic partners to shape and deliver programs that make a real difference in the world. Members of the WEF represent many of the world's 1,000 leading companies, along with 200 smaller businesses (many from the developing world), that make a major contribution in their industry or region.
For further information visit
www.weforum.org.
The Conference Board
The Conference Board creates and disseminates knowledge on management and marketplace issues to help businesses strengthen their performance and better serve society. Sam DiPiazza, PwC's CEO, is chairman of the board of trustees.
For more information please go to
www.conference-board.org.
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) brings together 180 international companies committed to sustainable development through economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. In 2003, Sam DiPiazza, PricewaterhouseCoopers’ CEO, became co-chair of the WBCSD's Accountability & Reporting working group and PwC continues to play a role in the Energy & Climate working group. In addition, we have a representative on the WBCSD's Young Managers Team.
For further information visit
www.wbcsd.org.
The St. Gallen Symposium
The St. Gallen Symposium is an event organised annually by the International Student Council (ISC) at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. The event provides a platform to debate issues of global concern. PricewaterhouseCoopers is an official partner of the symposium, each year we contribute ideas to the programme and participate in symposium sessions. Sam DiPiazza, our CEO, will participate in the 38th Symposium, 15 - 17 May 2008.
For further information please visit
www.stgallen-symposium.org.
