The 29th UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP29) has concluded. Hosted in the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and the sobering reality of climate impacts being felt worldwide, COP29 focused on reaching a new finance climate goal, reducing emissions, establishing a global architecture for carbon markets, as well as physical risk and the […]
As a dominant player in the global economy and as the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide, integrating China into global sustainability efforts is not just important — it is absolutely essential. China’s sustainability journey involves trade-off and challenges but without China’s active participation, achieving international climate goals is simply not possible. That said, the […]
We drew the curtains on our 29th Liaison Delegate meeting two weeks ago, and I am profoundly inspired by the collective dedication and resolve demonstrated by each of our members during this important event. With over 600 attendees and staff, this year’s gathering marks the largest in WBCSD’s history, a testament to the growing recognition […]
For WBCSD, the mandate is clear: radical collaboration to propel businesses towards transformative strides, sculpting a net-zero, nature-positive, and equitable future.
The president of the World Council for Sustainable Business Development explains that although our information on climate change is imperfect, we possess enough data to act. Companies may play the most crucial role in this transformation. For more than a decade, Peter Bakker has led the Geneva-based World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a […]
On 16 November 2023, Peter was named as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders in Business for 2023. Peter’s recent recognition among TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Climate Leaders in Business for 2023 marks a significant milestone in his tireless efforts to propel the transition to a sustainable world, including by advancing corporate […]
WBCSD at the UN General Assembly
The city of New York was host to what is quickly becoming the biggest week in Sustainability on the annual calendar.
Climate Week NYC is a pivotal milestone in our collective journey toward COP28. In 2023, it was held in September 17th-24th alongside the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The centerpiece of the High-Level Week of the General Assembly was the SDG Summit on September 18th-19th — marking a midpoint for the deadline set for achieving […]
Our annual Liaison Delegate (LD) Meeting takes place in Montreux, Switzerland.