Decarbonized hydrogen is gaining momentum as one of the few available solutions to a complex challenge in the energy transition – the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors. It is now clear: without the use of this energy carrier, many energy-intensive industries will not achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. And yet, despite this widespread consensus, only 4% of all […]
In a world grappling with the pressing issue of plastic pollution, the imperative for companies to communicate their plastic impact is growing ever stronger. The International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) on plastic pollution will drive the need for even more transparency and accountability, requiring countries to report on progress and compliance. Companies in the plastic […]
Nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities (DIROs) are highly local. Recognizing the inherent link between agriculture and the land, our guidance includes an initial series of “deep dives” into three distinct agricultural landscapes. A company with global exposure would likely determine that any of these landscapes – if part of their value chain –requires specific […]
In a world where executing strategies remains a challenge for 70-80% of companies and 95% of employees struggle to grasp their role’s impact on success, a transformative solution emerges. WBCSD and AICPA & CIMA have explored the concept of Integrated Performance Management (IPM), now launching a new IPM framework. IPM is a holistic approach to corporate performance […]
In this report FSG members are sharing how far they are in implementing the commitments made in the Forest Sector SDG Roadmap.
This year’s annual review of WBCSD’s member companies’ sustainability and integrated reports in partnership with Radley Yeldar (RY) is titled “Delivering Impact in a Time of Complexity“. Marking the eleventh installment of Reporting matters, this edition introduces an evolved evaluation framework designed to guide companies in an era of rapidly evolving reporting regulations and increased stakeholder expectations. Reporting matters […]
Digitalization brings business opportunities as well as the potential to improve the sustainability performance of the buildings and construction sector. Despite these promising benefits, the sector has been slow to fully adopt emerging digital technologies.
In today’s financial landscape, sustainability is emerging as a key driver in investment decision-making processes, and has the potential to incentivize and scale capital allocation via the integration into intrinsic valuation and pricing. Our primer explores sustainability in intrinsic valuation, offering a structured framework, exploring key intervention points for integration including forecasted financials and model […]
Welcome to the second edition of the Soft Commodities Forum newsletter, a quarterly update on SCF progress.
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.