The Council on Sustainability Transformation, a group of senior leaders from corporations, governments, and academia, has been launched to accelerate private sector action on critical sustainability challenges. The Council is convened by ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy. Its launch comes at a time when thousands of major companies remain committed to delivering on their […]
We are delighted to announce that Cenk Alper, CEO & Board Member of Sabancı Holding, joined our Executive Committee last month. To mark this occasion, we spoke with him to explore his thoughts on how WBCSD and global businesses can work together to raise ambition for a more sustainable world, act at speed and scale […]
Through our landscape-focused initiatives, we are working with partners and members to activate these levers of change and unlock the finance needed to accelerate the needed transition at pace.
The Brazilian Cerrado, one of the most biodiverse biomes on earth, has been transformed into a hotspot for industrial agriculture, accounting for 60% of Brazil’s agricultural production and 54% of Brazilian soy yields. This expansion does not come without a cost – it has driven deforestation and conversion of more than half of the Cerrado’s […]
Stakeholders contributed to a collective vision for scaling regenerative agriculture transitions in Europe through a focus on innovative finance, harmonized metrics and MRV and advocacy.
Geneva & Stanford, 13 December2024 — The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), has launched Executive Leadership for Sustainable Transformation: An Immersive Experience. This groundbreaking in-person program is tailored to equip C-suite executives and senior leaders across industries with the insights and strategies needed to […]
Geneva, December 06, 2024 – The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announces that Flora Food Group, a global branded food champion, has joined as its newest member. Flora Food Group delivers the next generation of delicious, natural, and nutritious foods that are more affordable and more sustainable than dairy equivalents. With a strong […]
The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), held from November 26 to 30, was a beacon for global collaboration in industrial and supply chains. With a focus on six major chains—Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Smart Vehicles, Digital Technology, Healthy Living, and Green Agriculture—the Expo was a testament to the importance of fostering partnerships for […]
Businesses recognize the need for collaboration across value chains and with farmers to support this transition.
We celebrate the advancements achieved by this private sector-led Action Agenda, which reports on progress a year since its inception