WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development

At WBCSD, we know that lasting business success depends on aligning sustainability efforts with long-term strategy. We're proud to see William Sisson, Executive Director, Americas, featured in “Playing the Long Game” by Amy Brown, ahead of the Reuters Responsible Business USA conference.   In the piece, Bill shares insights on how businesses must align their sustainability messaging with long-term objectives to avoid reputational pitfalls and build trust. This reflects our mission: helping companies embed best practices at the core of decision-making to deliver solutions that are good for people, planet, and prosperity.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/et7SFHEg    #SustainableBusiness #CorporateSustainability #Leadership #RBUSA

The journey toward a net-zero, nature-positive, and more equitable world requires bold leadership - and Chief People Officers (CPOs) are stepping up in powerful ways. While sustainability has traditionally been seen as the domain of Chief Sustainability Officers, it’s clear that people and culture leaders play a pivotal role in driving this transformation. Our new report explores how CPOs can: Align workforce strategies with sustainability goals Cultivate the critical skills needed for transformation Embed sustainability into company culture and values This report is the result of insights from the WBCSD Chief People Officer Network and a global survey of nearly 100 CPOs, conducted in collaboration with Spencer Stuart. It provides practical guidance for HR leaders looking to shape the future of business sustainability. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eHuuY3Hf How is your organization equipping its workforce for the sustainability transition? Share your thoughts below! #Sustainability #FutureOfWork #HRLeadership #NetZero #CorporateCulture

Chemicals are crucial to the global economy - powering everything from healthcare to mobility - but their potential environmental footprint cannot be ignored. To remain competitive and resilient, businesses must rethink how chemicals are produced, used, and recycled. In the latest episode of ERM's 'Sustainable Connections' podcast, hosted by Mark Lee, our colleague Anne-Laure B. joined Titta Rosvall-Puplett, Chief Sustainability Officer at Syensqo, and Cristina Pellegrino, ERM’s Global Leader of Chemicals, to talk sustainability and our transformational roadmap to shape a sustainable chemicals system. The roadmap was developed in collaboration with ERM and nine other leading companies. #ERMPodcast #Chemicals #ChemicalTransformation #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

What's next for circular fashion and textiles? Sustainability performance is a key driver for competitiveness, so join the next CTI Fashion Initiative webinar where we'll unpack key regulatory developments and feature game-changing initiatives that underline the business case for circularity. Tune in on Tuesday April 15, 13:30-15:00 CET, to learn about: - The Omnibus proposal, an EU directives simplification package to reduce compliance complexities - The T-REX project, where the textile value chain comes together to create a harmonized EU blueprint and business opportunities for closed loop textile sorting and recycling - The Global Circularity Protocol, a voluntary framework for businesses to accelerate circularity - Engagement opportunities for members of the CTI Fashion Initiative community If you are a fashion value-chain professional, this webinar is for you. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekM8x4F9

WBCSD is pleased to welcome UL Solutions, a leader in applied safety science, as our newest member! UL Solutions expertise in testing, inspection, and certification will help advance product carbon transparency and materials assessments. "We are delighted to welcome UL Solutions to WBCSD. Their leadership in applied safety science and commitment to sustainability bring valuable expertise to our network. We look forward to working together to advance sustainable business solutions and drive transparency across global value chains." - Peter Bakker, President & CEO, WBCSD.   Read the full news article: https://lnkd.in/eryhxns2 

The appointment of Dan Ioschpe sends a strong signal about the critical role of business in delivering impact at speed and scale. With his strong track record in business leadership — including as Chairman of Iochpe-Maxion S.A. and former Chair of B20 Brazil — Dan brings deep private sector wisdom at a pivotal moment for global #climateaction. As #COP30 President-Designate Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago noted, this COP represents a unique opportunity to “further accelerate the implementation of solutions that bring real economic transformation and resilience.” In partnership with Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (Cebds), WBCSD is committed to mobilizing the private sector to shape and deliver meaningful outcomes. Through a series of activities, our members are already actively engaging on the #RoadtoBelém through, ☑️ Briefing calls with exclusive insights from experts and updates on the ground in Brazil; ☑️ Monthly community gatherings in London with selected partners and guest speakers to listen and share pre-COP30 plans and intel; ☑️ Dedicated advisory groups; ☑️ Milestone events throughout the year, including upcoming #LondonClimateActionWeek in June. #Collaboration is key to driving the implementation of the Paris Agreement. And together, our community is focused on translating ambition into action. Join us and let’s get this done. #HighLevelChampion #BusinessAction #NetZero #NaturePositive #JustTransition Jennie Dodson Diane Holdorf Marcelo Behar Susanne Kat Louise Patzdorf, MCIPR Neriya Ben-Dor https://lnkd.in/dCWbNc4e

This week, the WBCSD Liaison Delegate Meeting 2025 brought together sustainability leaders from our global community to explore how businesses can push the boundaries of what they can achieve and deliver against transformation priorities in changing times. Thematic sessions and exclusive networking opportunities provided a powerful reminder that adaptability and bold leadership are key to driving meaningful impact when facing geopolitical headwinds, economic uncertainty and the need to accelerate decarbonization through value chains. Discussions on enablers of the transition featured the roles of policy, finance, education, and intelligent innovation and AI and how they can be effectively deployed. The path forward will require collective action to build a more sustainable and resilient future. As #LDMeeting25 draws to a close, WBCSD and our members know there is work ahead to make sustainability performance a key driver of competitiveness and create lasting, scalable impact. The business case for sustainability is real – let’s get it done.  #WBCSD #LD25 #LD2025 #LetsGetItDone

The Two Lakes Dialogue highlighted key actions for accelerating global decarbonization – here are select highlights: Accelerate Corporate Decarbonization: Companies like BYD, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Unilever are leading the way with circular economy practices and sustainable transitions - others must follow suit. JA Solar is advancing renewable energy solutions to help industries cut emissions and scale up clean energy adoption across global supply chains. Standardize CBAM: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) stressed the need for unified CBAM regulations to remove trade barriers and create fair global carbon markets. Adopt Digital Carbon Tracking: Innovations from Panasonic and BYD demonstrate the power of real-time emissions tracking - essential for transparency and accountability. Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration: Partners like CCPIT Hubei and Hubei Hongtai Group are setting the example for fostering international cooperation to drive green transformation and sustainable supply chains. Three MoUs were signed to advance global sustainability: CCIPI Hubei & WBCSD on strengthening trade cooperation; Hubei Hongtai Group & WBCSD Hubei Office on aligning China’s carbon accounting with global standards; Wuchang District Government & WBCSD Hubei Office on expanding international exchange for sustainability. Learn more about the Two Lakes Dialogue Series: https://lnkd.in/eyaX7WVZ #LDMeeting25 #LD2025 #LD25 Stephanie de Heer, Kaiming Y., Kiranne Guddoy, Dominic Waughray, Diane Buzea, Rupert Posner, Anita Neville, Harshal limdi, Takayuki Kusajima, Tim Mohin, Jing Li, Hirotoshi Uehara Ph.D, Charlotte de Voogd

We are pleased to announce the five distinguished recipients of the 2025 Leading Women Awards! The award honors outstanding female leaders who have made significant contributions to advancing corporate sustainability and driving transformation. It acknowledges their work in embedding sustainability in their organizations’ core strategies and their dedication to inspiring change within their industries and beyond. The ceremony was held at our annual Liaison Delegate Meeting, happening this week in Montreux, Switzerland.  The recipients of the 2025 Leading Women Awards are: Ir Alice Chow, Strategic Development Director, Arup   Beatrice Conde-Petit, Chief Sustainability Officer, Bühler Group  Kara H. Hurst, Chief Sustainability Officer, Amazon  Mariola Domenech Inarejos, Sustainability Director, ACCIONA Energy  Yuko Kitakaze, Global Chief Sustainability Officer, dentsu Find out more about the recipients' stories and impact: https://lnkd.in/enwDZU_U The five recipients will receive a tuition-funded place in WBCSD’s Leap Program, designed for women executives to further develop leadership skills and impact and conducted in partnership with Yale University, Esade Business School, and the National University of Singapore. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eYFX5dUp It was particularly encouraging to receive a record number of nominations for the awards this year, highlighting an exceptional pool of candidates accelerating positive change toward a sustainable future. #LDMeeting25 #Leadership #Sustainability #LD25 #LD2025 #LetsGetItDone

Thirty years ago, we made a choice. To give business a voice on sustainability. Since then, we’ve built the tools, led breakthrough innovations, and proven that action drives real change. But the challenges ahead are real - record heat, geopolitical uncertainty, and the rising cost of inaction. Business must lead the way. The tools are ready. The business case is real. Now it’s time to step up. Join us and lead the change. Peter Bakker, Stephanie de Heer, Charlotte de Voogd #WBCSD30 #Sustainability #BusinessLeadership #LeadTheChange #LetsGetItDone