WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development

🌍 The world is changing – environmentally, socially, economically. The only uncertainties are the pace and direction of that change, and whether societies will find pathways to long-term #sustainability and prosperity, or instead settle for increasing volatility and accelerating decline. 📘 Catching the Wave - a report co-authored by ERM Sustainability Institute and WBCSD, takes a practical look at how companies can best navigate the unprecedented shift toward sustainability that is taking place throughout the business community and its value chains. 🚀 It draws on the real perspectives of business and sustainability executives in leading global businesses across all sectors and geographies, who are working to “catch the wave” of #SustainabilityTransformation and safeguard their companies’ future success. 👉 Access it here: https://lnkd.in/eN5yAqiX Sabine Hoefnagel Dominic Waughray Jacco Kroon Maren Steinkemper James Gomme Jennie Dodson John Revess Julian Hill-Landolt Andrew Angle Mark Lee Meryl Hanlon

 🌍✨ Curious to peek behind the scenes of WBCSD's 29th Liaison Delegate Meeting? Dive into the latest insights from Peter Bakker, CEO of WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, as he shares reflections on driving solutions at scale in our recent blog post. Discover key takeaways and the 5 actionable steps towards a sustainable future here: https://rb.gy/a1uu3u 🌱🚀 Join us as we reflect on the impactful discussions from our annual Liaison Delegate Meeting and chart a course for business action and accountability. #Sustainability #ClimateAction #BusinessLeadership 

👏 The Business Commission to Tackle Inequality (BCTI) extends its mission, welcoming three UN agencies and over 80 Chief Executives from leading organizations. Together, we're prioritizing people in the #JustTransition, turning social accountability into market reality. "As we extend the Business Commission to Tackle Inequality for another two impactful years, we're doubling down on urgent and transformative efforts. Addressing inequality is our responsibility, but it also provides an opportunity for positive change. With a shared focus on action, accountability and ambition, businesses can drive a more just and equitable world. Together, we're committed to leveraging the #TacklingInequality Action Agenda and breaking down silos,", said Peter Bakker, CEO, WBCSD. 🚀 Join us on this journey towards a more equitable future! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eW8rGBVT

🍎 How to mitigate half of #foodsystem emissions by 2030? With a third of global emissions from food production, action is crucial. Research from WBCSD, FOLU Coalition, and We Mean Business Coalition shows that by reducing emissions from agriculture, protecting nature, increasing on-farm carbon capture and storage, and shifting demand from emissions-intensive commodities, the food and agriculture sector can mitigate up to as much as 9 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (GtCO2e) annually. 🤝 Collaboration is essential, especially to support farmers facing disproportionate costs. Initiatives like the Farmer First Clusters (FFC) demonstrate collective action's power. Partnerships between businesses, policymakers, and financial institutions are crucial for creating an enabling environment. 👉 Read more in the article by Diane Holdorf (Executive Vice President, WBCSD) for Reuters: https://lnkd.in/gApstpC8

🌱 Join us for the Breakthrough Agenda Show and Tell on 7 May 2024, as we spotlight the 'Power Breakthrough'. We're convening experts and enthusiasts alike to discuss progress towards making clean technologies accessible by 2030. Find out where we stand and how you can be a part of this pivotal journey. 📅 Session Timings: 8:00 am - 9:30 am GMT (https://lnkd.in/gfZyAMbs) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm GMT (https://lnkd.in/gM_eNvjd) Whether you’re an early bird or prefer an afternoon deep-dive, there's a slot for you. 🔗 Register and learn more about how we’re tracking on priority actions and targets, and contribute to the discussion.

Looking back at the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF! Here are our main takeaways: 🔄 #Circularity represents an opportunity to transform business models to create business value while addressing both climate, nature and societal impacts.   🔌 The e-waste crisis is deepening. One of the ways the industry is responding to the crisis is by collaborating through important platforms like the Circular Electronics Partnership (CEP). CEP members and partners have defined a shared vision and roadmap to overcome the barriers to a #circularelectronics industry by 2030.   📊 Corporate circularity metrics and accountability systems for circularity are crucial for progress. At #WCEF2024, we unveiled the #CircularTransitionIndicators (CTI) for Electronics guidance, empowering stakeholders with key indicators & definitions for circularity: https://lnkd.in/e_AQD_5q   🏗 We need to adopt a standardized approach to allow stakeholders in the #builtenvironment sector to understand the circularity of their buildings. WBCSD has been developing the #CTI guide for the building sector- a framework that features measurements of material, energy, water flows and design. 🎯WBCSD is committed to driving #action, working across sectors and along value chains. Let's accelerate the transition to a #circulareconomy!

🚀Check out the Low Carbon Lifestyles Wheel, unveiled by Futerra & BEworks, with support from WBCSD - a powerful tool to inspire climate-friendly behaviors on a personal level. It outlines actionable steps for individuals to collectively slash global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 5%, complementing infrastructural and policy shifts. 🌱 Aligned with #IPCC Household Consumption Options, this wheel challenges the "knowing versus acting" dilemma, bridging the value-action gap by identifying barriers and proposing new benefits. 💡 👉 Download it: https://lnkd.in/eq3ZEjKa

🌱 Need guidance on how to initiate your company’s journey to #naturepositive? Delve into our recent publication to discover how leading companies within the energy system have successfully leveraged our Roadmap to Nature Positive: Foundations for the Energy System. 👉  https://lnkd.in/gusCjNzY    🌟 #memberspotlight: read on Enel Group's commitment to #biodiversity protection and how the company sets its nature targets through its group-wide nature risks assessment.  

📣 Calling all companies interested in purchasing Nature-Based Carbon Credits! Join our 24hr #NaturalClimateSolutions Summit on 14 May. 🌿    Across 24 hours and all major time zones, we will explore the integration of nature-based #CarbonCredits into corporate strategies to drive innovation, enhance reputation, and mitigate climate risks. 🌱 Learn how your business can complement #decarbonization efforts and create positive social & environmental impact.     🖋Register now: https://lnkd.in/ePuSa3w7  Natural Climate Solutions Alliance Giulia Carbone Alexia Kelly Rebecca Kershaw Dharsono Hartono Steven Marcelino Raffaella Infanti Adele Cheli Jen Stebbing Lucy Almond Zoe Quiroz Cullen Racheal Notto Kimberly Myers Julia Paltseva Edit Kiss Jeannette Gurung Paige Langer

🌱 As we stand at a critical juncture, it's clear that transitioning to #PlantForward diets isn't just an option; it's imperative for #sustainability & global health. The shift to plant-forward diets presents an opportunity for businesses to not only contribute to a healthier planet but also unlock tangible benefits, including revenue growth, #ESG leadership, cost reduction, and risk mitigation. 👉 Discover more in the article from Michiel Bakker, VP at Google and Co-Chair of the Agriculture & Food Pathway Board at WBCSD: https://lnkd.in/eiZ5hsEh 🌿 Delve deeper into actionable strategies outlined in the business playbook by WBCSD & Deloitte: https://lnkd.in/eu4K-ENz