PwC, which employs almost 328,000 people worldwide, has announced office closures over Christmas to save on energy bills in the face of soaring prices.
The company is to shut its main office in London from 23 December until 3 January as well as some smaller offices across the UK.
Chairman Kevin Ellis told BBC News that PwC’s staff wanted the company to “do our bit to reduce energy consumption”. He added: “Office life is hugely important to our culture and business but having all our offices open over the holiday period doesn't make sense at a time of energy scarcity. We've taken a pragmatic approach ensuring some offices across the country remain open for those who need them.”
Both Deloitte and KPMG have also opted to shut their offices as they have for several years; but this is the first year that PwC has joined their ranks.
