Accelerating the circular economy: WBCSD releases updated circularity metrics to measure climate and nature impact
WBCSD unveiled the Circular Transition Indicators v4.0 at the World Circular Economy Forum in Helsinki, Finland.
Tag: Nature Action
Farmers stand to see increase crop yields and profits with 15-25% return on investment by transitioning to regenerative farming practices
Short-term financial investment for farmers can reach nearly USD $40 per acre, but long-term profits can grow 120%; public and private sector assistance needed to de-risk transition to regenerative practices
International Day for Biological Diversity “From Agreement to Action”: Business contributions to halting and reversing nature loss by 2030
22 May is recognized as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) by the United Nations to raise awareness about biodiversity concerns. This year’s global celebrations are particularly significant and bring a renewed sense of hope as they coincide with the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) at COP 15 in Montreal. To mark this […]
Carbon removals: Why a portfolio approach is key to achieving climate goals
The science is irrefutable – it is necessary to drastically and urgently reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming
Once in a generation gathering mobilizes water action, highlighting need for stronger accountability system for business
For the first time in nearly 50 years, the United Nations convened a conference dedicated to water that attracted thousands of attendees.
Public-private coalition 50 Liter Home announces new phase for initiatives to accelerate water innovation in cities
New efforts from private sector leaders Electrolux Group, IKEA, Kohler Co., and P&G will focus on solutions to mitigate against and manage water scarcity in key cities.
Corporate action as a catalyst for water quality watersheds
Launching a wastewater Impact assessment tool and business guidance to support the corporate journey to water quality watersheds
Embodied building emissions can be reduced by 50% – WBCSD & Arup to tell property developers at MIPIM
Property developers at MIPIM, one of the largest real estate events, are being called on to implement high-impact carbon reduction strategies to immediately halve building project emissions without waiting for new technology.
New Buyer’s Guide to Natural Climate Solutions carbon credits
NCSA, in collaboration with BCG, and the support of WBCSD and WEF released new guidance ‘A Buyer’s Guide to Natural Climate Solutions Carbon Credits’.
A historic agreement for biodiversity – now it’s time for implementation
n December 2022, OP2B coalition and its members joined the 15th COP in Montreal, Canada as observers of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.