KEY POINTS

• PwC pioneered the Sustainability Academy as an initiative to train people about ESG strategies.
• Through the academy businesses can achieve sustainable profitability as well as comply with ESG requirements.
• The PwC Nigeria Business School continues to develop programs for leadership training expansion.

Under the PwC Nigeria Business School framework the Sustainability Academy serves as a specialized educational program which focuses on delivering practical ESG understanding and skills to professional practitioners.

The initiative supports current market needs to train business executives in sustainability practice integration for organizational strategic development and operational resilience and economic value addition purposes according to Femi Osinubi who serves as Partner & Consulting and Risk Services Leader at PwC Nigeria.

The time has passed when sustainability dealt with boardroom discussions because it now demands strategic importance for companies pursuing enduring success.

Bridging the ESG knowledge gap

The academy according to Marilyn Obaisa-Osula, Partner & Head of ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change at PwC Nigeria will assist businesses to bind regulatory compliance with their profitability targets.

By adopting ESG framework organizations gain the advantage of reduced costs while increasing margins and developing better brand reputation which drives sustainable growth.

The Sustainability Academy demonstrates PwC Nigeria’s strong dedication to delivering sustainability education through all business leadership development initiatives.