The Ongoing Evolution of Sustainable Business: 2023 Trends Report
Before we discuss the sustainability trends shaping the business agenda in 2023, we wanted to reflect and take stock on the events of the past year.
Tag: Equity Action
Disability Inclusion: “It’s not about charity, it’s not about CSR, this is a business imperative.”
Over 1 billion people worldwide – or 15% of the global population – have a disability. With 80% of disabilities being invisible and most disabilities being acquired between the ages of 18-64, society should include people with disabilities in important conversations
Living wages have never been more critical as the cost-of-living soars globally
As the world faces multiple global crises, soaring levels of inequality are compounded by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, further exposing the cracks in an already broken system and driving up the cost of living everywhere.
Raising ambition around an equitable and inclusive net-zero transition
At this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) WBCSD underscored the urgent need for the private sector to sharpen accountability, raise ambition and deliver action at speed and scale.
COP27 – The Business of Climate Recovery: Accelerating Accountability, Ambition and Action
The world’s leading companies detailed a business implementation agenda for COP27, published today in a new report by WBCSD on the occasion of the conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace
There is a general consensus among organizations that those who embrace diverse teams are more creative and innovative and perform better than others.
Leveling up on living wages to address inequality
The business case for paying a living wage is well-established. Better wages create a committed workforce, lower turnover, value chain resilience and improved reputation
Time to think and act differently to create a ‘just and regenerative’ future and tackle inequality
As calls to create a ‘just and regenerative’ future get louder, Dr Sally Uren, Chief Executive of international sustainability non-profit, Forum for the Future, explores how thinking and acting for a just and regenerative could help address inequality.
Stockholm Synthesis Report launched during Climate Week NYC
On the occasion of Climate Week NYC held alongside the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), WBCSD convened a multistakeholder dialogue on Corporate Climate Accountability in order to refine the concept of a common, harmonized and global framework for climate accountability.
Diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace: a lever for businesses to tackle inequalities
As Bain’s inaugural chief diversity officer and global leader of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consulting practice, I am honored to have the opportunity to be a commissioner of the Business Commission to Tackle Inequality