Geneva, 23 June 2020: Reducing food loss and waste is one of the most important levers to transform our food system to achieve our healthy people healthy planet goal. Over the past months, BCG and WBCSD member SONAE, the Portuguese retailer, with support from WBCSD’s FReSH (Food Reform for Sustainability and Health) project, have conducted a project aimed at identifying […]
Geneva, 29 June: As the world’s attention focuses on the need for a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the circular economy represents a critical opportunity to sustainably reboot our economies – in a way that also helps fight the climate and nature crises. The virtual WCEFonline event is part of the World Circular Economy Forum and […]
Podcast on ESG ratings: Peter Bakker, WBCSD’s President and CEO, talks with Euromoney
Geneva, 15 June 2020: The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today launched a new comprehensive guide for corporate electric vehicle (EV) fleet adoption, to help companies accelerate their transition to sustainable, electric mobility. The devastating effects of COVID-19 on mobility have highlighted the need for vehicles and transportation systems that are resilient to future shocks. […]
Soft Commodities Forum and Solidaridad partner to engage growers in the Cerrado to expand and improve soy production through efficient and sustainable land use Geneva, São Paulo, Utrecht, 9 June 2020: A new partnership will see the members of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Soft Commodities Forum (SCF) and international network organization Solidaridad working with farmers in the […]
Singapore, 5 June: The global incidence of devastating fires poses a critical operational, social, and environmental risk for the collective agribusiness community. Many factors drive fire in agricultural landscapes including land clearing, industrial development, resettlement, and arson. Hotter temperatures and more extreme weather conditions brought on by climate change exacerbate the vulnerability to and risk of fire, especially […]
Today on World Environment Day, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released its new climate action roadmap to help companies reach net-zero carbon emissions before 2050. Geneva, 5 June 2020: SOS 1.5: The road to a resilient, zero-carbon carbon future provides companies with a step-by-step framework and key actions to start and advance their journey to net-zero […]
New Delhi, 19 May: Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the WASH4Work coalition released an updated Pledge for access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). The scale of disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented. While governments and public health authorities are working to control the pandemic, everyone from all sections […]
This is an English summary of the article that was originally published in May 2020 in MilieuMagazine. The recently launched methodology allows companies to measure the impact of their circular activities; on a company level, business unit or product group. This new calculation method helps companies to take the next step in their circularity journey. The Circular Transition […]
New Delhi, 14 May: Today, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launched the report Right Tool for the Job: Tools and Approaches for Companies and Investors to Assess Water Risks and Shared Water Challenges. The report provides an overview of three leading corporate water tools and provides guidance for […]