Sustainability kickstarter programme
Are you considering starting or continuing your sustainability journey, but you’re uncertain about your first or next steps? Does the ever-evolving sustainability landscape sometimes leave you confused? And do you want to learn how EU sustainability reporting can give your organisation a competitive edge?
If so, join PwC’s new Sustainability Kickstarter Programme. This 8-week programme includes five hands-on workshops and Q&A sessions, discussions with our PwC Sustainability Experts and access to our supporting tools and documentation templates. Plus, thanks to the small group sizes, participants will be able to network with and learn from peers that have similar sustainability objectives.
Target audience
PwC’s Sustainability Kickstarter Programme is aimed at participants from companies looking to start their sustainability journey or are uncertain about their next steps or if you are on your own to manage sustainability (reporting) and want to get started independently on it.
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Agenda
Note: the timing of the agenda is indicative only. List subject to change depending on availability of the speakers.
Session 1: Sustainability reporting essentials (20 May 2025)
Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025 from 09:00-13:30 (including networking lunch)
Type: in-person, group
Location: PwC Campus, Brussels
The introductory session clarifies the importance of sustainability and how sustainability reporting can be a good starting point for your sustainability journey. We will look at the current sustainability reporting landscape and discuss the most suitable starting options for your company. This in-person group session will close with a Q&A and a networking opportunity.
After this session, you’ll understand:
Why sustainability remains key for companies that want to be resilient.
How to navigate the ever-changing reporting landscape.
Which EU sustainability reporting standards you will or might want to consider in the coming years.
Session 2: Double materiality assessment (27 May 2025)
Date: Tuesday, 27 May - 09:00 - 14:00 (including networking lunch)
Type: in-person, group
Location: PwC Campus, Brussels
Whether or not your organisation currently needs to comply with sustainability reporting regulations, a double materiality assessment (DMA) is the cornerstone of any sustainability strategy. This group session focuses on the essence of the DMA and provides a pragmatic approach to making this first no-regret move. We will be looking at how the DMA can be tailored to your specific context, whether that is compliance or to more broadly determine the right material sustainability topics that matter the most to your company.
After this session, you’ll be able to:
Identify the most important sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities for your company.
Gather key insights to help you go beyond reporting to create value.
Reflect on and challenge real-life use cases.
Session 3: Gap assessment and roadmap (10 June 2025)
Day: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 - 11:00-12:30
Type: Online, group
Based on the key sustainability topics highlighted in your DMA, we work to further understand your current situation and maturity. This clarifies the strategic steps required for your organisation to move forward
After this session, you’ll understand:
Your current sustainability state and how it compares with your company’s stance.
The next strategic steps your organisation needs to take and how to prioritise, so you become more resilient.
How to meet current and future sustainability regulations.
Session 4: Unlocking value creation opportunities (24 June 2025)
Day: 24 June (*timing will depend on client and PwC experts)
Type: Online (individual)
This one-to-one session with a PwC Sustainability Expert leverages the insights gained from your DMA to highlight potential value creation opportunities tailored to your organisation that will transform compliance into a competitive advantage.
After this session, you’ll understand:
How to use sustainability as a competitive advantage to benefit your organisation.
How to leverage sustainability compliance as a starting point to build a sustainability strategy in the current day and age.
Session 5: Building your sustainability narrative (1 July 2025)
Day: Tuesday, 1 July 2025 - 15:30-18:00 (including networking drink)
Type: in person, group
Location: PwC Campus, Brussels
The final session takes everything we have covered so far to craft a sustainability narrative that can be used to effectively communicate your journey, achievements and next steps with your internal and external stakeholders.
After this session, you’ll understand:
How to use a narrative to drive sustainable transformation.
The importance of good communication for implementing sustainability initiatives.
The benefits of PwC’s Sustainability Kickstarter
Fast track sustainability programme.
Assistance as you build the foundations of your sustainability journey.
Access to our team of Sustainability Experts and our dedicated tools.
Connections with peers in a similar situation.
Deep dive on key opportunities to create value.
Get a one-on-one session with one of our Sustainability Experts to explore a topic of your interest.
Practical information
- Dates: 20 May, 27 May, 10 June, 24 June and 1 July 2025
- Additional sessions will be organised during the summer and autumn, with exact dates to be confirmed later. If the dates of the initial program are not suitable, you can sign up to be notified about the later sessions.
- Language: English
- Format: A mixture of in-person sessions at PwC Brussels and online sessions
- Fee: €7,000 per participant
To ensure the personalised nature of the programme, there are limited spaces available. Register now to reserve your spot.
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PwC’s Sustainability Kickstarter Programme
Contacts
Jochen Vincke
Partner, PwC Belgium
E-mail: jochen.vincke@pwc.com
Delphine Boly
Senior Manager, PwC Belgium
E-mail: delphine.boly@pwc.com
Thomas De Cuyper
Director, PwC Belgium
E-mail: thomas.de.cuyper@pwc.com
