A new study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found that over 90 per cent of the world’s children are breathing toxic air every day. The report found that globally 93 per cent...
The UK Plastics Pact has launched a £1.4 million project to reduce plastic waste. The UK Plastics Pact has launched a £1.4 million project to reduce plastic waste. The project will be in the form...
Neste and Air BP have joined forces to work on developing sustainable fuel for the aviation industry. Neste and Air BP have joined forces to work on developing sustainable fuel for the aviation industry....
EDF have partnered with Nissan to produce low carbon transport. EDF have partnered with Nissan to produce low carbon transport. EDF, the UK’s largest producer of low carbon energy, and Nissan have joined forces...
The National Farmers Union of England and Wales (NFU) have called for a united approach to tackle climate change. The National Farmers Union of England and Wales (NFU) have called for a united approach...
A new vehicle, powered by the sun and made out of plastic waste, is set to explore Antarctica. A new vehicle, powered by the sun and made out of plastic waste, is set to...
A new report by EnAppSys has found that the UK has hit a record low share of fossil fuel generation in the months from July to September. A new report by EnAppSys has found that...
WBCSD, Futerra and a range of other partners have launched a fresh and fun perspective from which to approach action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): the Good Life Goals campaign. The focus lies...
We’re looking forward to seeing you in just a few weeks at the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS) in San Francisco. This event is an exciting opportunity for leading businesses and other non-state actors...
16. – 19. 4. 2018 v Montreux MONTREUX 2018 Disruptive technology & the future of work: what is the role of business? C40 Cities Embedding ESG information into corporate decision-making Factor 10 Briefing & Circular Metrics Factor...
The conference will take place on 5 June 2018 starting at 9:00 a.m. (registration starts at 8:30 a.m.) at the Florentinum, Building D, Na Florenci 2116/15. Program 8:30 – 9:00 Registration 9:00 – 9:15...
Dear, WBCSD’s annual Liaison Delegate Meeting is a truly global event, with sustainability leaders from across the world visiting Montreux, Switzerland from 16-19 April for this year’s event. Among more than 400 attendees were 107 Liaison...
Climate Action Newsletter Macron pledges 700 million euros to fund solar projects worldwide France will greatly increase the amount of funding it provides to solar power projects in developing countries by 2022. Coalition of...
BCSDH home News About Us Membership Events Contact Dear 2017 is a special year in our organisation’s history as we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of BCSDH’s official registration. Throughout the celebration, our professional...
View a web version of this email here January 2017 Last week, global leaders in Davos gathered to discuss responsive and responsible leadership in challenging times. Here’s some of what happened: New report launched...
Nearly one year ago, many didn’t even think an agreement was possible. And yet it’s going into effect faster than many ever imagined. By comparison, it took the historic Kyoto Protocol seven years to...
Making the business voice heard TOP MESSAGES FOR COP22 WBCSD supports the swift implementation of the Paris Agreement. This implementation must be accelerated by sound policy signals, effective economic mechanisms and strong leadership from...
Twenty countries have already ratified the Paris Agreement, with Peru’s ratification on 26 July. Cameroon, Brazil, Iran and Ukraine are about to join the Agreement and 23 additional nations – including China, the US,...
More than 200 cities with a combined population of nearly 440 million have set emissions reduction targets to support national climate action pledges under the Paris Agreement. Initiatives including the C40 Cities Climate Leadership...
See photos here… Vienna, 25 January 2016. Peter J. Kalas of the Czech Republic is ICPDR President 2016. He took over from Croatia’s Drazen Kurecic in a meeting and ceremony in Vienna today. “We...
We are in the midst of a seismic change in the way we organise our societies, run our businesses, and live our lives. Whether we all stand to benefit from this change is up...
Dear, The World Economic Forum in Davos, the first important international gathering of the year for political and economic leaders, has just come to an end. The WEF chose the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” as...
WBCSD key messages on the Paris Agreement This is an historic day. The Paris Agreement has been adopted, and it will change everything. The news from Paris is a major step forward by all...
Dear all,In the last week of September, the world entered a new paradigm, when the world leaders adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and committed to 17 goals that aim to eradicate poverty, promote...
Invitation to WRI & WBCSD webinars on Legal, transparent, deforestation-free forest products – making informed procurement decisions Join us for an introduction to the WRI & WBCSD’s Sustainable Procurement Guide for Wood and Paper-based Products.Ruth...
Paving the Road to Paris with Ambition Dear viewers, We are almost half way through the critical Road to Paris. Only a few months separate us from the pivotal COP21 and they will be...
WBCSD MONTREUX 2015 – LIAISON DELEGATES MEETING, April 2015 WBCSD’s 20th Birthday celebrations, the meeting in Montreux was a big event for Redefining Value with the plenary presentation of the work program and seven...
WBCSD is proud to launch our new website for the Low Carbon Technology Partnerships Initiative (LCTPi). Visit the site to discover how bold climate action can be your biggest business opportunity, how to engage...
This week, the city of Lisbon hosted a meeting that brought together the six cities working with the WBCSD in the development of the Sustainable Mobility Project (SMP2.0). The cities involved in the SMP2.0...
The transition to a low-carbon economy is the only way to secure sustainable economic growth and prosperity for all. COP21 is a key moment for all stakeholders to contribute to serious climate action and...
2015: A Historic Year for Business Leadership on Climate & Development Dear viewers,As the New Year begins, please accept my best wishes for a prosperous 2015. During this big year, business contributions will be...
As the UN Climate Summit kicks off, the WBCSD launches a short 3D animation making the case for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in the context of rising energy demand, a global net zero...
COP 20 in Lima, December 2014, is an important milestone on the “Road to Paris”, where a new global climate agreement will be negotiated next year. Business leaders call on governments for concrete steps...
WBCSD has recently launched its messages to climate policy makers on the road to Paris COP 21. For the future international climate agreement to have an impact on the reduction of emissions, at a...
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. With the Forest...
The Natural Capital Coalition (NCC) announced its selection of two consortia to develop what will be known as the Natural Capital Protocol. The Protocol will provide a methodology for businesses to understand their impact...
WBCSD President’s Letter June 2013 wbcsd1.jpg (790,3 kB) Hill+Knowlton Strategies The Future: our lifestyles must change dramatically now. Or we perish wbcsd2.jpg (618,8 kB)
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