Resource Type: Publication

OP2B Five-Year Report 

The One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) enables collaboration and action across progressive businesses committed to investing in the resilience of their supply chains to protect, regenerate and restore biodiversity by scaling up the deployment of regenerative agriculture. OP2B catalyzes the transformation of agricultural models, benefiting farming communities, building resilience in value chains and protecting, restoring and […]

Evaluating Progress on Plastic Pollution Mitigation: Circularity & Plastic Footprint 

The plastic pollution crisis is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.   The case study “Evaluating Progress on Plastic Pollution Mitigation: Circularity & Plastic Footprint,” developed by Earth Action with the support of WBCSD, looks at the circularity strategy and performance measurement of a large sports equipment producer.   Through different scenarios describing […]

Integrating sustainability into your equity story 

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability is becoming an essential driver of success. As companies develop and scale sustainable business transformations, impactful capital market communications and engagement are crucial to building investor understanding and support. But how can companies effectively communicate their sustainability efforts to investors?  Our guide, which was created by Corporate Performance […]

Global Circularity Protocol for Business Landscape Analysis

Help guide companies in target-setting, measuring, reporting and disclosing progress on resource efficiency and circularity, combined with comprehensive and targeted policy guidance to accelerate the shift towards circular business models and a regenerative economy. 

Harnessing taxonomies to help deliver sustainable development

Sustainability taxonomies are becoming central to the regulatory landscape, defining and classifying sustainable economic activities. Properly leveraging these frameworks is crucial for companies to align with governmental sustainable development priorities and to attract capital. In response to growing corporate needs for understanding and aligning with  taxonomies, WBCSD, in collaboration with Deloitte, presents the first paper […]

Building the business case for sustainability

In an era where the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequalities are increasingly evident, affecting the financial viability of companies across the economy. Our comprehensive guide demystifies the process of integrating sustainability into business operations, turning challenges into strategic opportunities.  This guide equips corporate finance and sustainability practitioners with the knowledge to […]

Global Resources Outlook (GRO) 2024: Implications for Business

During the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA6) on March 1st, the International Resource Panel’s flagship report, the Global Resources Outlook 2024 (GRO) was revealed, highlighting the alarming rise in material extraction over the past 50 years, fueling the triple planetary crisis.  As natural resource demand surges, businesses face a critical imperative to optimize resource […]

Accelerating decarbonization by aligning the efforts of business and finance

Dominant greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting frameworks such as GHG Protocol, CDP and TCFD lay out the foundation for emissions measurement, disclosure and reduction by business and financial institutions. These frameworks focus on quantifying and reducing generated or financed emissions following an inventory accounting approach. Despite increased efforts by private market actors, humanity remains off track […]

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