We should prepare for future shocks post COVID-19
Keryn James is Group chief executive at ERM and a member of WBCSD’s Executive Committee.
Category: WBCSD News & Insights
GSK, Google, Microsoft & McKinsey create partnership for better protection against health emergencies
A new partnership between universities, foundations and leading technology and health companies aims to protect the world from future pandemics, by harnessing the power of data and analytics.
Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber to vote for increased smallholder inclusion at 2nd General Assembly
Singapore, 14 September 2020: The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) will convene its 2nd General Assembly virtually on 23 September 2020. The event will bring together more than 80 members of the Platform, representing various sectors of the natural rubber industry, including natural rubber processors and traders, tire manufacturers, and car manufacturers, as well […]
Keeping the energy transition on track: What’s next for PPAs and business leadership in renewable energy?
We’re getting used to hearing good news in the renewable energy sector.
Novartis reinforces commitment to patient access, pricing a EUR 1.85 billion sustainability-linked bond
Novartis today announced the pricing of a EUR 1.85 billion sustainability-linked bond (SLB), reinforcing its commitment to ESG principles and the 2025 Patient Access Targets announced earlier this month.
Advancing electrification of ride-hailing in India: A case study on BluSmart
Geneva, 9 September 2020: Today, on World Electric Vehicle (EV) Day, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is launching a new report documenting the EV journey of India’s first-ever all-electric car ride-hailing company. Advancing electrification of ride-hailing in India: A case study on BluSmart highlights key learnings and practical steps for businesses to adopt and […]
50L homes and the future of urban water use
Ahead of the launch of the 50L Home Coalition, WBCSD, The World Economic Forum and 2030 Water Resources Group convened a session at the recent World Water Week to highlight the challenges and opportunities to reinvent our urban water future and a call to action to the global water community to engage in the Coalition. Water […]
Shell: Aiming to become a net-zero energy business by 2050
In April 2020, Shell announced their new plans to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 or sooner.
Alliance to End Plastic Waste Releases 2020 Progress Report
WBCSD is proud to be a founding strategic partner of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and accelerating solutions to end plastic waste. We continue to offer strategic advice to the Alliance to ensure business mobilization in stepping up to the challenge and making decisions to tackle an important environmental and social challenge. Therefore, we […]
BCG to Achieve Net-Zero Climate Impact by 2030
Rich Lesser, CEO of BCG, today announced a major new climate commitment for the firm that will deliver net-zero climate impact by 2030.