Irena Pichola

Senior Advisor to Management Boards and Non-executive Directors on Sustainability and Climate strategic transformations with over 25 years of experience of running leading sustainability teams at PwC and last 10 years at Deloitte as Partner in Central Europe, also holding european and global roles Global Climate Action Leader @Deloitte.

Since more than 20 years actively engaged as VicePresident of NGO educating on climate and ESG issues – Responsible Business Forum which is part of WBCSD and CSR Europe networks. Founder and President of Steering Committee of Chapter Zero Poland educating NEDs, also involved in setting Chapters in Uzbekistan and Turkey. Teacher at a range of institutions and universities, run strategic sessions and workshops to help organisations across the public and private sector to define strategic position on climate and sustainability matters.

Possesses profound expertise in providing strategic sustainability counsel to both private and public sectors, encompassing sustainability & transition strategy, reporting, disclosures (including recent CSRD implementation where she co-led Deloitte’s efforts in EMEA), climate and natural capital, corporate climate governance, sustainable finance, supply chain engagement and ESG tools and software development.

 

She has overseen intricate projects for clients spanning various industries, including the public sector (EBRD, IFC, EU Commission, Frontex, DG Reform), major banks, retailers, logistics, transportation, and real estate. Her adeptness in influencing and business development has fostered enduring relationships with clients and teams alike.