Maximizing financial and environmental returns: A collaborative strategy for Brazilian soy production

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 […]

WBCSD and Stanford University announce new immersive program to drive sustainable transformation across industries

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 […]

Flora Food Group Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

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 […]

China’s second supply chain expo boosts green development: WBCSD President & CEO Peter Bakker

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 […]

Navigating the net zero transition: Unlocking Change Management

While transition planning may be precipitated by climate change, business change is a familiar feature of corporate management. This unlock articulates how a company can use a business change management framework to implement the transformation necessary in a transition to a net zero economy.   This series is comprised of five insight notes focusing on key […]