Resource Type: Publication

Open Letter to the Science-Based Targets Initiative

The Natural Climate Solutions Alliance and the Forest Investor Club have submitted a joint letter to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with detailed recommendations on the use of voluntary carbon credits in achieving Scope 3 targets. Representing a diverse group of companies, fund managers, private investors, and conservation NGOs, our collective feedback reflects a shared commitment to advancing practical, […]

Repurposing subsidies for equitable and regenerative agriculture 

Agricultural subsidies are estimated to exceed USD $635 billion per year and offer a considerable source of public finance. However, while subsidies often aim to assure producer livelihoods, enable price stability, lower prices for consumers to safeguard food and nutrition security, foster innovation and improve environmental outcomes, they often finance practices that lead to social, […]

Towards Planet Positive Chemicals: A Chemical Transformation Roadmap 

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) proudly presents its landmark report, Towards Planet Positive Chemicals: A Chemical Transformation Roadmap Enabled by the Circular Economy. Developed in collaboration with nine leading chemical companies and sustainability consultancy ERM, this roadmap aims to drive transformative change across the chemical industry and downstream manufacturing value chains.  The […]

Financing mechanisms for land-based action

Land-based investments that reduce or remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions present a critical opportunity for companies, particularly those in the agriculture and food sectors, to contribute significantly to climate mitigation and adaptation.   This white paper informs and guides corporate stakeholders on how to effectively scale financing in land-based interventions. It provides an overview of the […]

Strategic Investment in Hydrogen Offtake

The deployment of low-carbon hydrogen could come with a potential strategic competitive advantage. As the need to decarbonize quickly has never been more acute, we call upon senior leaders to seize this decarbonization opportunity and enable investment decisions to adopt low-carbon hydrogen. By virtue of this Toolkit, C-Suite and board leadership can manage complex decision-making […]

Accelerating corporate ambition and preparedness toward science-based targets for nature

Nature target-setting is an essential lever for corporate transformation and transition planning. The Science Based Targets Network’s (SBTN) methodology for corporates was released in 2023 and updated in 2024.   This briefing brings together the main insights and lessons drawn from the WBCSD’s SBTN Preparer Group and the official SBTN pilot, which ran from 2023 into […]

Leap Program 2025 Brochure

WBCSD’s Leap Program empowers women executives with the skills and insights necessary to lead sustainably. By integrating sustainability into leadership and company strategy, the program empowers participants with the knowledge and tools to support their organization to thrive in a net-zero, nature-positive and equitable future. Our program is not just about education; it is a […]

Leadership Program 2025 Brochure

Education is central to improving the lives of people globally. The 2030 development agenda recognizes that education is essential for the success of sustainable development as a whole with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which focuses specifically on education. The WBCSD Leadership Program helps representatives from companies gain an in-depth understanding of sustainable development challenges […]

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