Insights on the economic opportunities of transition The transition to regenerative agriculture represents more than an environmental mandate—it is an economic opportunity to build a resilient, sustainable food system for Europe. As policymakers begin to reframe agricultural subsidies and investors take notice of the long-term benefits of resilient production systems, regenerative models are increasingly an […]
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Roche has reached a significant milestone in its climate change efforts: the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has officially validated our net-zero targets. That means our targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero are aligned with the latest climate science to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Roche is determined to […]
Following a strategy of integrating APRIL2030 into our business operations, the APRIL2030 Steering Committee appointed business unit heads as Champions of each of the commitment pillars – Climate Positive, Thriving Landscapes, Inclusive Progress and Sustainable Growth. This is the first of a series that shares the perspectives of these Champions who, since its launch in 2020, have […]
Geneva, 8 April 2025 – The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is pleased to welcome UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science as a new member. With a mission to work for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world, UL Solutions provides testing, inspection, certification, software, and advisory services across more than 35 industries. Its UL Mark, ECOLOGO, and […]
Why Social Performance is Your Next Business Advantage The WBCSD and PwC Netherlands (NL) are proud to announce the launch of their latest approach, on Business Value and Social Performance. The Business Value and Social Performance Approach was developed in response to the growing need for businesses to understand their social impacts, align them with financial outcomes and inform decision-making. […]
Montreux, 2 April 2025: WBCSD is proud to announce the five distinguished recipients of the 2025 Leading Women Awards. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding female leaders who have made significant contributions to advancing corporate sustainability and driving transformation. The awards ceremony was held during WBCSD’s annual Liaison Delegate Meeting in Montreux, Switzerland. The recipients of […]
Geneva, 28 March 2025 – The pathway to truly net zero buildings is laid out in a new report which shows property owners and policymakers how to take action now to meet emissions targets. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), supported by global sustainable development consultancy Arup, released “Achieving net-zero buildings: An action […]
The Business Commission to Tackle Inequality (BCTI) is proud to release three Executive Action Briefs, designed for forward-thinking corporate leaders committed to driving social progress while securing business value, competitiveness, and long-term resilience. These 4-page Briefs provide a set of crisp key messages and actionable steps to empower senior leaders across industries to: to drive progress […]
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), in collaboration with leading pharmaceutical companies and supported by PwC UK, has published the Roadmap to Nature Positive: Foundations for the Pharmaceutical Sector (‘Roadmap’). This publication marks a critical milestone in the pharmaceutical sector’s efforts to understand its nature-related impacts and dependencies and identify key actions to […]