Microsoft commits to achieve ‘zero waste’ goals by 2030
Every year, more than 11 billion tons of waste are produced worldwide according to the United Nations Environment Programme.
Tag: Circular Economy
WBCSD to take part in the World Circular Economy Forum this September
Geneva, 29 June: As the world’s attention focuses on the need for a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the circular economy represents a critical opportunity to sustainably reboot our economies – in a way that also helps fight the climate and nature crises. The virtual WCEFonline event is part of the World Circular Economy Forum and […]
New framework accelerates circular transition
This is an English summary of the article that was originally published in May 2020 in MilieuMagazine. The recently launched methodology allows companies to measure the impact of their circular activities; on a company level, business unit or product group. This new calculation method helps companies to take the next step in their circularity journey. The Circular Transition […]
A clear-eyed view of the deeply disrupted decade ahead
What does the COVID-19 pandemic mean for the decade ahead? What vulnerabilities has it exposed? What trends is it accelerating? And what must business address as it builds back better from this crisis?
Disclosure in a time of system transformation: Climate-related financial disclosure for food, agriculture and forest products companies
The production, transformation and distribution of food, agriculture and forest products are routine and essential aspects of global society. These sectors are critical for people’s health, survival and well-being, providing food, buildings, packaging and infrastructure. They also support the livelihoods of millions of people through their multi-tiered and complex value chains. The Food, Agriculture and […]
Key players across food, agriculture and forest products sectors share TCFD implementation experience
Geneva, 9 April 2020: Today, leading food, agriculture and forest products companies, through collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), provide an in-depth look at climate-related disclosure in the new report Disclosure in a time of system transformation: TCFD disclosure for food, agriculture and forest products companies. As part of the Task Force […]
Business as unusual, reshaping the present and the future
Business response to COVID-19
First standardized guidelines to measure plastic pollution across corporate value chains published by the Plastic Leak Project
Geneva, 9 March: The Plastic Leak Project recently released the Plastic Leak Project (PLP) Guidelines which provide businesses at all stages of the value chain with a robust, standardized method for calculating and reporting estimates of plastic and microplastic leakage at both the corporate and product level. These insights will provide businesses with a strong foundation to define […]
Why we need circularity at the heart of climate action
As heads of states and governments, business leaders and civil society from across the world gathered in Davos for the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting at the end of January, sustainability – including climate emergency – topped the agenda like never before.
Insider perspective: A post-Davos forethought – Getting sustainability done
Last week, more than 2,800 leaders from around the world were brought together by the World Economic Forum in Davos.