Season 2 | Episode 3: Enabling the Workforce of the Future

07/31/23 • 35 min

In this episode we talk about the impacts of the transition to net-zero on people, and in particular, on workforces, including those of contractors and those in value chains with Devika Iyer from the United Nations Development Programme and Parul Munshi, a Partner in PwC's Southeast Asia consulting practise.

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ESG: Defining Asia Pacific’s Future - Season 2 | Episode 3: Enabling the Workforce of the Future

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Ivy Kuo: Hello, I'm Ivy Kuo, Asia Pacific’s Sustainability Leader at PwC, and you're listening to ESG: Defining Asia Pacific's Future. This podcast series provides insights on the latest sustainability trends in the region to help you solve today's challenges and prepare to take on tomorrow's. In this second season, we focus on Asia Pacific's just transition to net zero. And I'm delighted to introduce you to PwC's expert in this topic, Kirsty Haymon.

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