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Vision 2050 was developed by the WBCSD and its members to answer the question what will the world look like in 2050. It presents new opportunities for business in a broad range of business segments as well as spelling out the “must haves” – the things that must happen over the coming decade to make a sustainable planetary society possible. >>> read more...
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Geneva, 26 July 2010 - On July 13, the long awaited The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) for Business Report was released. The report concludes that companies ignoring sustainable management of biodiversity as an integral part of their business plans will find themselves outpaced by the marketplace. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) which was involved in the development of the report supports the overall conclusions and pushes for companies and governments to put enough effort in the implementation of urgently needed solutions.
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Geneva, 21 July 2010 – Following a meeting with President Calderón, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Mexican Government have announced the establishment of the “Mexican Dialogues”. This partnership for a series of informal public-private sector dialogues on climate change creates a new model for business engagement with governments on international climate challenges.
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Geneva, 14 July 2010 – As one of the world's leading talent management providers, Korn/Ferry aims to work closely with the WBCSD and its global membership with a focus on making significant contributions in the area of people development and advancing sustainability cultures and practices from the boardroom to our communities.
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Geneva 13 July 2010 - Figures released today by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development's Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) show a further reduction in CO2 emissions intensity per tonne of cement produced. Data made available by 46 companies, with over 900 production facilities globally, show a 3.8% reduction in specific net CO2 emissions since 2005 and a 14.3% reduction since 1990.
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Geneva, 2 July 2010 – What are the links between business and development? And what is the business role and opportunity in addressing sustainability challenges of developing countries and emerging economies? These questions are addressed in a report launched today by the WBCSD.
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Geneva, 30 June 2010 - Chancellor Angela Merkel was handed a report reviewing the sustainability policies of Germany last November. In a recent follow up meeting, WBCSD president Björn Stigson along with other members of the peer review met with German state secretaries to discuss the recommendations.
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Geneva, 29 June 2010 – Globally, an estimated 1 billion tires reach the end of their lives every year and constitute an environmental challenge for the industry. A new WBCSD manual brings together best practices from around the world on end-of-life tire (ELT) management.
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Geneva, 17 June 2010 - The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) talked with Tony Christopher from Alcoa to explore how his company is using Vision 2050 as an innovation driver.
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Geneva, 14 June 2010 - In its latest report on enabling frameworks for technology diffusion, the WBCSD puts forward six key elements to enhance investments and sales of low-carbon technologies. These range from government signals to foster low-carbon solutions to engaging business more actively into the international and national climate change process.
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Geneva, 8 June, 2010 - “Business supports post-2010 targets for biodiversity which provide incentives for mitigating negative impacts and reward ecosystem stewardship,” said the WBCSD's James Griffiths at the recent Green Week 2010 conference on the state of biodiversity in Europe and worldwide .
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Korea, 7 June 2010 - The WBSCD and IUCN have announced today their support to the establishment of an overarching platform to provide independent policy-relevant information on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
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Geneva, 3 June 2010 - “The Green Race is on between countries to transform to low-carbon economies and become the leading suppliers of resource-efficient technologies and solutions,” said WBCSD President Björn Stigson to the e8 in Japan. Created in 1992, the e8 brings together world leading electricity companies active in sustainable development.
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Stockholm, 2 June 2010 - In recognition of its world class performance in water supply and self-sufficiency, the Cambodian Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) has been named the winner of the Stockholm Industry Water Award 2010.
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