19 leading companies join forces to step up alternative farming practices and protect biodiversity, for the benefit of planet and people

Biodiversity has been given a new business focus, following the launch of “One Planet Business for Biodiversity” (OP2B) by WBCSD and 19 companies at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York. This important initiative is designed to protect and restore biodiversity within company supply chains and product portfolios. The 19 OP2B member companies have committed to take tangible actions, on an individual and collective basis, to develop innovative solutions. Explore more.

Stepping up business action to 1.5°C

WBCSD has joined other organizations to endorse the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ initiative calling on companies to take 1.5°C-aligned climate action and commit to the 1.5 Pledge. In this context, WBCSD calls for corporate climate targets aligned with what science says is needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C - either by taking on 1.5°C Science Based Targets or committing to achieve net-zero emissions, no later than 2050. Explore more

WBCSD calls for a price on carbon

A new WBCSD policy paper presents the reasons why business supports carbon pricing as a critical enabler to raise climate ambition. The paper calls for governments to put on a price on carbon and develop clear and consistent long-term carbon pricing policies as part of their national commitments and long-term strategies. The paper highlights major considerations for the design and developments of carbon pricing mechanisms, including environmental integrity, competitiveness, social impact and innovation. Explore more

Business climate resilience: Thriving through the transformation

As the climate emergency continues to demand action on climate adaptation and resilience, WBCSD’s new Business Climate Resilience report brings together important global developments and the latest thinking, with a particular focus on private sector climate resilience. Companies need to prepare for both the physical risks that are associated with climate change, as well the associated transition risks on the path to a net-zero economy. Read which three key steps businesses can take to build business climate resilience. Explore more.

Natural climate solutions: the business perspective

Natural climate solutions address many of the critical issues we face today by helping nature do what it’s been doing for millions of years: sequester and store carbon. Together with the Nature4Climate coalition, WBCSD has launched Natural Climate Solutions: the business perspective. The report builds consensus on how to credibly invest in Natural Climate Solutions as part of a climate action strategy and explores some of the barriers to investment. Explore more.

The Delhi Declaration from Business confirms private sector commitment to combatting land degradation at the COP14 of UNCCD

WBCSD released this declaration at the COP14 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in New Delhi. This call to action from business highlights business action for land degradation neutrality and drought resilience to improve the livelihoods of many. The Declaration captures and synthetizes business perspectives, commitments and policy asks. Explore more.

Top executives of WBCSD members call for increased business leadership to shape the Future of Work

For business to work in the future, we need to put people at the heart of work. WBCSD has issued a statement of leadership endorsed by top executives from Ayala, Banco Santander, Charoen Pokphand Group, Firmenich, Fujitsu, Microsoft, Nestlé, PWC, and Randstad.Explore more.

From purpose to action: making the transition to a flourishing society

The business environment is changing. How can company action their commitments? Peter Bakker, our President and CEO, sets out three ways that companies can make a statement of purpose come alive, in the wake of the recent Business Roundtable Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation aimed at making society more inclusive and resilient. Explore more.

WBCSD India Day 2019

Given its large population and future growth prospects, businesses have many sustainability opportunities in India. At the same time, however, the country’s size makes its sustainability challenges globally significant. Because of companies’ critical role for India’s growth trajectory, WBCSD organized an India Day, including a CEO Roundtable, to facilitate discussions with member companies on these issues and to accelerate the move towards a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable India. Explore more.

WBCSD supports new coalition of 17 global leaders joining forces to deliver the SDGs

WBCSD became an official supporter of a new coalition of 17 global companies called the “Business Avengers” to highlight the crucial role businesses play in hitting the targets of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. In its role, WBCSD is dedicated to supporting the coalition’s efforts to drive awareness, collaboration and action from the private sector towards achieving the Global Goals by 2030.

WBCSD and Circular IQ partner to scale up the circular economy

WBCSD and Circular IQ have agreed to co-develop an online tool in support of the Circular Transition Indicators (CTI)-framework, to scale up the circular economy uptake by business. The framework was developed by WBCSD and has been pilot-tested by 15 leading companies. It aims to help businesses calculate, measure and monitor their progress in the circular economy. Explore more.

Take a look at the new Good Life Goals Business Guide

Together with Futerra, WBCSD has created a new guide to the Good Life Goals for business. This resource will help companies understand how to use the Good Life Goals to make the SDGs relevant and actionable to their employees and customers. It provides instructions on how to get started and offers a variety of inspirational examples for companies on the types of actions and initiatives they can advocate and support. Explore more.