PwC Canada is a founding sponsor of The Onyx Initiative, resources, and working closely with educational us to transform our business model to decarbonise a non-proift designed to help Black college and university partners to support student placement our value chain, increase transparency, and support students join the corporate workforce. opportunities for Canada’s Black students. the development of robust ESG reporting frameworks and standards. The PwC network will also engage with Black students often contend with smaller professional Environmental sustainability clients and suppliers to support them in tackling their networks and a lack of mentorship opportunities. As and net zero climate impact. a result, talented candidates and future leaders are too often excluded from the recruitment talent pool. Environmental sustainability is a core focus PwC’s net zero commitment involves four key areas: The Onyx Initiative will support Black students and for PwC and we’ve been a proud signatory to recent graduates with coaching and online training on ■ Operations: We will reduce our greenhouse gas the UN Global Compact (UNGC) since 2002. important job-hunting skills, including crafting a cover emissions in line with what is required to limit warming We remain deeply committed to operating letter and preparing for a job interview. It will also to 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level, limiting the responsibly in line with the UNGC’s ten connect students with prospective employers, including worst impacts of climate change. This includes a 50% principles. PwC Canada. reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 50% Achieving net zero absolute reduction in business travel emissions from As an Onyx founding sponsor, PwC Canada is a 2019 base by 2030. In addition, we will accelerate As outlined in PwC’s global strategy, The New contributing substantial expertise and experience our transition to 100% renewable electricity. And to Equation, PwC has committed to achieving to further enhance and ifnalise the Onyx model. The net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by mitigate our impacts today, we will continue to offset commitment includes providing vital information, ongoing our emissions through high-quality carbon credits 2030. Our net zero commitment will require