WBCSD - World Business Council for Sustainable Development

WBCSD News

»	French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Laurent Fabius, endorses WBCSD technology partnership
Dec 18, 2014

»	Launch of the Lima Call for Climate Action: another milestone on the Road to Paris
Dec 15, 2014

»	Business to partner with governments for the diffusion of game-changing low-carbon technology
Dec 15, 2014

»	Planetary Boundaries and Human Opportunities: The Quest for a Safe and Just Operating Space on a Resilient Planet
Dec 11, 2014

»	Utilities call for joint action to deliver universal access while reducing emissions
Dec 9, 2014

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Sustain Newsletter

Read about the latest WBCSD news, resources and events in our monthly e-newsletter Sustain.

Read the latest October 2014

Blogs

WBCSD blogs

View from the President »
Sustainable business in context

Notes from America »
Highlighting the US perspective, thinking, best practices and innovation on sustainability issues, from the WBCSD and its members

Inclusive Business perspectives»
Linking local communities with big business

The Sustainable Cities Blog

Scaling up business solutions for a sustainable future

External blogs

Guardian Sustainable Business »
Features a WBCSD perspective on current issues

Business on the Road to Rio »
A WBCSD/Guardian collaboration exploring Rio+20 and business

The Road to Paris & Beyond

In December 2015, a new global climate agreement will be negotiated in Paris at the UNFCCC COP 21. This will mark a key moment to shape the post-2020 climate regime. WBCSD is leading business in several key collaborative processes to support an upwards spiral of ambition towards a positive outcome.

A key highlight at COP20 Lima was the launch of the WBCSD partnerships for low carbon business and technology solutions with SDSN, IEA and IDDRI - known as the WBCSD’s Road to Paris. This initiative, which is a robust business-led contribution to the UNFCCC negotiations, is now officially endorsed by the French Presidency and the UNSG, and will explore pathways to scale up action and remove technological barriers, clarify financing needs and formulate clear policy asks for implementation of technologies at scale. This work is a natural extension of the WBCSD’s Action2020 Business Solutions.

Much remains to be done before Paris and impactful engagement for a net zero emissions society within the century requires real actions on the ground by business and governments.

Scaling up action on human rights - Issue brief

In its latest issue brief, the WBCSD identifies a series of barriers and solutions to operationalizing the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights. The brief builds on the hands-on experiences of some 20 WBCSD member companies in their efforts to implement the Principles. It also draws from the results of the survey of WBCSD members on the implementation of the UNGPs as well as the broader experience of experts that have worked with companies on these issues across the globe.

Download the issue brief here

The US and China strike ambitious deal to cut emissions

Today, an agreement struck between the US and China provides an important boost to international efforts to reach a global deal on reducing GHG emissions beyond 2020 as part of the UN-led process. The WBCSD strongly supports the unprecedented joint announcement of ambition on climate change targets by the US and China, which together produce around 45 percent of the world's CO₂ emissions.

Read the full story here

Business - setting the pace

Atlanta 2014 - Council Member week

WBCSD’s Council meeting in Atlanta was a high energy meeting bringing together some 500 participants from around the world. With the Action2020 platform firmly in place, the WBCSD and its members are now focusing on scaling up the business solutions.

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Member Sustainability Reports

This list of the most recently published member sustainability reports is maintained throughout annual reporting season. It provides transparency on which of our members produces sustainability reports, what they are saying and where their focus lies.

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Member highlights

2015 WBCSD Meeting Dates
Liaison Delegate Meeting	April, 20 - 24	Montreux, Switzerland
Council Member Week	December, 7 - 10	Paris, France

Member meetings calendar »

Sustainable Forest Management is key to global sustainability

WBCSD’s new Infographic on Forests highlights the importance of ALL forests - the Forest Continuum - and sustainable forest management in meeting the increasing demand for wood, fiber, fuel and food.

Discover the Forest Continuum Infographic