IBM commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
IBM today announced that it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to further its decades-long work to address the global climate crisis.
News type: Member spotlight
BNP Paribas defines a restrictive policy to fight deforestation in the Amazon and the Cerrado regions
Beef and soybean production in Brazil accelerates deforestation in the Amazon and the Cerrado. Whether legal or illegal, it jeopardises the ecological integrity and future of these two biomes.
Neste’s renewable products helped customers to reduce GHG emissions globally by 10 million tons in 2020
In 2020, Neste’s renewable products helped customers in several geographic markets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10.0 million tons* altogether.
DBS Bank raises sustainable finance target to SGD50 billion by 2024
DBS Bank has raised its sustainable finance target to SGD50 billion by 2024, accelerating its sustainability agenda in helping customers incorporate sustainable business practices into their overall business strategy.
Bloomberg LP commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2025
Bloomberg LP announced on 3 February its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2025.
ADM Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Company List for 13th Consecutive Year
ADM (NYSE: ADM) was named one of the world’s most admired companies in the food production industry by FORTUNE Magazine for the 13th year in a row.
Kering launches a new regenerative fund to support leather, cotton, wool and cashmere farmers
Kering has unveiled a new fund to support farmers and growers transition 1 million hectares of current crop and rangelands into regenerative farming practices over the next five years – with individual grants available up to €500,000.
Accenture, Apple, Cargill, Dow, IBM, LafargeHolcim, PepsiCo and Verizon join MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium as founding members
Launched on 28 January, the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium (MCSC) convenes an alliance of leaders from a broad range of industries and aims to vastly accelerate large-scale, real-world implementation of solutions to address the threat of climate change.
GSK remains top in advancing access to medicines and vaccines across the world
WBCSD member GSK retains its number one position in the 2021 Access to Medicines Index, and is recognized for progress and the largest R&D pipeline for priority diseases impacting people in low- and middle- income countries.
Schneider Electric, Neste and Kering named in the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights
WBCSD member Schneider Electric SE is named the world’s most sustainable company in Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100 index, with members Neste and Kering closely following in fourth and seventh place. Another 11 WBCSD members also rank in the top 100 list.