We’re at a critical point in shaping the future of our food systems. Status quo agricultural production and food consumption patterns contribute to excessive carbon emissions, land degradation and unhealthy populations worldwide. Leaders across business, government, and civil society are syncing up efforts to get our food system on the right track, and one of […]
Addressing living income gaps in agri-food value chains is essential for a sustainable future.
The wellbeing of farmers lies at the core of healthy agri-food systems. Yet, two-thirds of those living in poverty today are farmers and farm workers. The concept of a Living Income is gaining rising momentum as a viable solution to poverty within agricultural value chains and as an opportunity for responsible business conduct. In partnership […]
Crafting innovative plant-forward portfolios presents a powerful opportunity for agrifood companies to drive tangible business benefits including revenue growth, ESG leadership, cost reduction, and risk mitigation. But realizing those benefits can be challenging. This business playbook, co-developed with Deloitte Ltd., empowers organizations to feel confident in making and scaling plant-forward investments by offering a structure for […]
Transitioning the agriculture and food sector to net zero by 2050 presents a range of business opportunities for actors across the value chain. Based on workshops with WBCSD members, this summary report showcases the business case for individual companies in the sector to take action to decarbonize in line with the Paris Agreement and the […]
Discover how the agrifood sector can contribute to meeting climate and nature targets with an annual investment of USD $205 billion.
CP Group and CP Foods prioritize a sustainable future for farmers, the environment, and communities. With innovative traceability systems and sustainable farming practices, we’re dedicated to making a lasting impact.
WBCSD and its members are committed to ensuring that the ambition, action and accountability of the private sector enable trust in, and iterative progress towards, a shared agenda for food systems transformation. Complementing the Emirates Declaration, the UN Climate Change High Level Champions have coordinated a multistakeholder Call to Action to transform food systems, bringing together players from […]
In 2021, 228 senior executives committed to take action in six key areas through the Business Declaration on Food Systems Transformation at the UN Food Systems Summit. Two years later, WBCSD, which convened the Food Systems Summit’s Private Sector Guiding Group, and WBA collaborated to assess progress, revealing areas of success, and highlighting gaps that demand […]
Leading food and agriculture organizations join forces to scale regenerative agriculture, partnering with 3,6 million farmers to accelerate the transition of over 160 million hectares to regenerative landscapes, with an initial investment of USD $2.2Bn. Dubai, UAE, 4 December 2023 – Today, at COP28 in Dubai, more than 25 leading agriculture and food players join forces […]