UNISDR and PwC: Working together to reduce disaster risk

This report provides an in-depth look at this critical initiative—along with insights on the disaster risk management (DRM) approaches and experiences gathered from leading global businesses. It identifies challenges that are constraining efforts to build collaborative resilience, and proven practices that have been used to tackle these challenges. It is intended to harnesses expertise from both the private and public sectors, and creates a tangible link between the sectors. It also provides concrete actions and practical guidelines driven by the private sector.

The report synthesizes the results of the initial phase of the UNISDR-PwC joint initiative, which aims to foster a sustainable collaborative platform both within and beyond the private sector. The ultimate goal is to create risk-resilient societies. The initial phase was structured in three steps: (i) the creation of a DRM Framework (DRM-F) to serve as the basis for the initiative; (ii) the selection of 14 global companies, which were chosen form a disaster risk ‘community’ representing a diversity of industries, such as retail and consumer goods, energy, and industrial products; and (iii) the organization of workshops with the selected companies.