WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development

At Davos, our President & CEO Peter Bakker highlighted to Angeli Mehta PhD at Reuters that the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has focused mainly on compliance over innovation. To drive real progress, we need smart policies that foster competitiveness and unlock solutions - not just more reporting. With $16T in climate opportunities, business must lead with bold action and innovation - not red tape. Read more 👉https://lnkd.in/eAJK5R_b #wef25 #NetZero #Sustainability

With climate change increasingly impacting the land-based sector, nature, and livelihoods, transitioning large agricultural landscapes to regenerative is imperative. At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, we gathered business leaders, policymakers, and civil society representatives to find actionable transition finance solutions for regenerative landscapes. Co-organized by the COP28 Action Agenda on Regenerative Landscapes, One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B), Carlsberg Group, and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), this session highlighted the need for increased collaboration, common priorities, and clear roles and responsibilities for stakeholders involved. With the event behind us, it is time to turn words to actions - read more about why businesses should invest in landscape initiatives, what initiatives are already underway, and how to act in our latest opinion piece ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eKArF4uR #regenerativelandscape #regenerativeagriculture #wef25 Diane Holdorf Stefania Avanzini Jack Bugas Deviah Aiama Martina Asquini Noah Rein Fiona L. Laurent Freixe Nestlé 

🌟Nominations are still open for WBCSD's 8th Annual Leading Women Awards! 🏆 This prestigious initiative celebrates women leaders from our member companies who are driving meaningful change and advancing sustainability around the world 🌎 ✨What’s in it for the winners? Five outstanding leaders will receive complimentary placement in the exclusive 2025 LEAP Program - a transformative, 1-year sustainability leadership training for women. Learn more about LEAP: https://lnkd.in/ebK7a5Th ✍Who can be nominated? ➡️Women with 15+ years of professional experience. Companies can nominate more than one exceptional individual - check all the general eligibility requirements below. 🗓️Deadline to apply: February 10th Submit your nomination here: https://lnkd.in/g5h5cdKH

“Business leaders must drive the sustainability agenda." Hear from our President & CEO Peter Bakker on Day 3 of Davos 2025. Sustainability risks being pushed to the edges. Yet the message remains clear: Businesses must be action-focused to get ahead of the climate crisis. This transition is non-negotiable, and together with our members we demonstrate how sustainability can be the main driver of competitiveness. Let’s lead the way together. #Davos2025 #BusinessLeadership #Sustainability #ClimateAction #WBCSD

Why is effective action on climate and nature taking so long, and what can we do to speed up progress? Next week at Davos, WBCSD President and CEO Peter Bakker will be participating in an important and honest panel discussion on how we can overcome blockers to create real impact. 📽️Find out more below! #WEF25

We are running out of time to prevent the most devastating impacts of climate change. At #CES2025, Peter Bakker, WBCSD President & CEO, delivered a powerful message on the urgency of climate action. Peter applauded Panasonic’s continued leadership in sustainability and highlighted their ongoing effort to standardize Avoided Emissions – a groundbreaking metric to measure the emissions-reduction potential of low-carbon solutions. This initiative will empower businesses, investors, and governments to accelerate decarbonization with transparency and accountability while fostering innovation.   #Innovation #ClimateAction #NetZero William Sisson Holly Crilly

Climate adaptation guidance is now available in The Climate Drive Net Zero Guidebook! 🌍 This new chapter supports companies to build resilience by adapting to climate-related physical risks. Key topics include: ✅ Climate risk analysis  ✅ Climate adaptation pathways  ✅ Evaluation of adaptation performance    The Guidebook is a free resource which provides up-to-date, step-by-step guidance on corporate #ClimateAction. Discover & share the Adapt chapter by clicking below ⬇️  https://lnkd.in/e6jQZRCQ  #TheClimateDrive #SupplyChainSustainability #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience 

WBCSD is pleased to be convening partner for #GreenBiz25 - the premier annual event for sustainable business leaders - hosted by Trellis Group. 🌍 Join an exceptional community of 3,000+ peers and trailblazers to learn what’s next in decarbonization, disclosure, nature, supply chains, strategic communications, change management and more. 🗓️ February 10-12 📍 Phoenix, AZ 💸 Register by Jan. 17 to save $550, and use the exclusive code GB25WBCSD for even more savings — totaling nearly $1,400 off the Final Rate of the All-Access Pass. Secure your spot now: https://buff.ly/4esriss

Did you spot WBCSD’s Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP) featured in Trellis Group? 🔄WBCSD is building a science-aligned framework to help businesses understand how circular they are, in collaboration with the One Planet network - 10YFP (hosted by the UN Environment Programme). 🌍The GCP aims to address key accountability and policy gaps preventing the scaling of circularity, and in doing so accelerate the transformation towards more sustainable resource management.  🚀It is set to launch in 2026 and is currently backed by 35 global corporations. Read the article to learn more about the GCP ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eDcsZxSn

🚨 Registration for WBCSD's 2025 Leadership and LEAP Programs is closing soon! 🧑💼 Leadership Program: Equipping leaders with cutting-edge insights for a sustainable future. Nominate by 20 January 2025 👩💼 LEAP Program: Empowering women executives to lead with purpose and drive impact. Nominate by 28 February 2025 Developed with world-class partners like Yale School of Management, IMD, Esade, and National University of Singapore, these education programs are designed to supercharge your leadership skills & drive sustainable transformation 🚀 🌍 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eNRdug7J 📣 Plus, don't forget to sign-up for our new Young Professionals Program! This six-week program is designed to empower young business professionals, aged 20-32, with the knowledge, leadership skills, and networks to drive ambitious sustainability actions within their organizations. Applications are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrol here: https://lnkd.in/enczVCs9