As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, the energy sector stands at a critical crossroads. The transition to sustainable energy isn’t just an environmental imperative—it’s a transformative shift that will reshape our workforce and society. But how can we ensure this transition is both effective and equitable? Let’s explore a vision of a truly just energy transition.
From July 3 to 5, the “Two Lakes Dialogue” International Cooperation Dialogue for Green, Low-Carbon and High-Quality Development 2024, co-hosted by Hubei Hongtai Group, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and China International Chamber of Commerce Hubei Chamber, was successfully held in Wuhan, Hubei. The dialogue between East Lake and Lake Geneva spanned thousands […]
Decarbonizing heat generation and use in industries represents a major challenge in the energy transition. Heat accounts for most of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for industrial businesses in sectors such as food and beverage, paper and pulp, fast-moving consumer goods, and chemicals. In 2021, the way we generated and used heat was responsible […]
Leia em português – Ampliando Impacto: O Soft Commodities Forum Expande seu Escopo para Todo o Cerrado The Soft Commodities Forum (SCF) announces its decision to expand land use monitoring and reporting to the entire Cerrado biome, covering over 200 million hectares (Mha). It is reinforcing its commitment toward forest-positive landscape transformation and the preservation of the Cerrado. Starting with 25 […]
Leia em português – Perspectivas do Produto: Em busca do equilíbrio financeiro e ambiental no Cerrado do Oeste Mato-Grossense In Western Mato Grosso, Brazil, producer Leandro Bortoluzzi, from Lajeada Farm, has adopted a series of sustainable practices and looks forward to clearer rules for the carbon market. Leandro is one of several agricultural pioneers who seek upskilling and […]
Leia em português – Entrevista com Ricardo Mastroti: Diretor Executivo do Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CEBDS) In this interview, Ricardo Mastroti, Executive Director of The Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS), discusses how government policies can effectively support the integration of nature-based solutions into broader climate strategies in key Brazilian biomes such as the Amazon and Cerrado. With over […]
Despite the proliferation of corporate sustainability commitments, a glaring gap remains in how these commitments translate into policy engagement by companies. According to InfluenceMap, 58% of the world’s largest corporations have climate commitments that are being undermined by their policy influence strategies. This discrepancy occurs through direct policy engagement as well as indirectly through trade associations. […]
Our global agri-food system faces an unprecedented challenge. It’s responsible for about a third of global greenhouse gas emissions and uses roughly 70% of freshwater, driving significant biodiversity loss and land-use change. With projections indicating a 50% increase in food demand by 2050, the system represents a substantial threat to our natural world. At the […]
Recognizing NbS as solutions to both business and societal challenges To mark World Environment Day, WBCSD is launching the NbS Blueprint and Nature-based Solutions Map, developed over the past year with 50+ global companies and external organizations. Together, these tools support companies in identifying and building business cases for Nature-based Solutions that address core business challenges while also […]
We’re at a critical point in shaping the future of our food systems. Status quo agricultural production and food consumption patterns contribute to excessive carbon emissions, land degradation and unhealthy populations worldwide. Leaders across business, government, and civil society are syncing up efforts to get our food system on the right track, and one of […]