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Women at PwC: CSR
Norma Taki
20 September

2. Women at PwC - Our Objective in the Middle East
To attract, develop and retain women in the Middle East. We view women as a critical talent group to enable the firm to continue its growth in the marketplace and to deliver the best in client solutions. Provide a Strong collaborative group for women at pivotal points in their careers, giving them the resources, role models, mentors and contacts which contribute to career success.
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3. Our Approach
We will drive our activities through connecting with the following four groups of people:
Women to (other PwC) Women – Internal Focus
Women to (PwC) Leadership – Internal Focus
Women to Clients (current and future) – External Focus
Women to Community – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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4. Initiatives for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Middle East
1) Working with our local community
Healthcare and Education (donating blood, malaria drive in Africa, dress in pink (cancer awareness), Injaz, scholarships, employment simulation )
Charitable support initiatives (care packages and iftar meals, financial support for schools, orphans, running for charity)
Putting our knowledge to work (pro bono for Make a wish foundation, over 3,500 hrs of skilled volunteer , c2,000 of general volunteering)
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5. Initiatives for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Middle East
2) Minimise our environmental impact
Office initiatives; recycling, video conferencing, energy effective lighting systems and management
Creating awareness; Earth hours and driving culture change
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6. Initiatives for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Middle East
3) Market place
Our role as professional service advisors; sharing knowledge and thought leadership (ME CEO Survey, Arab Human Capital Report, Middle East Public Sector Institute, Insead –PwC PE report)
Developing our sustainability consulting practise – work done on climate change
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7. Initiatives for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Middle East
4) Our People
Developing talent (Falcon, MyWy, Coaching, technical training – Advisory University this summer, global mobility)
Diversity; 47 nationalities, 26% of workforce women, developing national talent, AIWF affiliation and Mentoring programme)
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