WBCSD’s Vision 2050 envisions a world where 9 billion people live well and within the limits of the planet. For this to materialize, a new mindset is needed with a deep understanding of how our planetary boundaries and the role of business interact. Leaders with such an understanding, training and values are key to making the decisions that will make Vision 2050 a reality.

To support the education of today’s and tomorrow’s business leaders with regards to sustainable development, WBCSD has developed tools and will continue on developing the tools and training needed to better understand the roles of Natural, Social and Financial Capital.

The WBCSD offers tools to support the education and implementation of sustainable development into business strategy and operations.

To see the whole catalogue of WBCSD tools pease visit the Tools Page

Tomorrow’s leaders will need new skills and competencies to cope with increasing social and environmental challenges across a changing competitive landscape. A sustainability perspective will be critical to managing relationships, bringing about change and planning for the future

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The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Stockholm Resilience Centre have engaged in an innovative collaboration to ensure future business solutions are based on the best scientific analysis.  The collaboration signals that WBCSD has committed to integrating scientific analysis and resilience thinking into projects focused on accelerating business solutions for sustainability. 

In addition, WBCSD has appointed its first Professor-in-Residence, Professor Dr. Gail Whiteman, to provide academic advice and help set priorities for the WBCSD's work program and its executive education programs. 

Stockholm Resilience Centre further reading:

Stockholm Resilience Center - Planetary Boundaries
http://www.stockholmresilience.org/planetary-boundaries

Announcement of the WBCSD MOU with SRC:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/business-solutions-based-scientific-analysis

Bridging the Science-Business Gap
http://www.stockholmresilience.org/21/research/research-news/9-8-2012-bridging-the-business-science-gap.html

Joint article by WBCSD, IUCN, and SRC on the Nature of Risk
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/davos-2013-nature-risk

Article on science and business linkages/advantages by Johan Rockstrom and Gail Whiteman
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/science-business-combine-healthy-planet

Article on Superstorm Sandy and implications for industry by Will Steffen and Gail Whiteman
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/opinion/hurricane-sandy-a-wakeup-call-for-industry-20121121-29qj5.html

Guardian podcast on Planetary Boundaries  with Johan Rockstrom,  Kate Rawoth (Oxfam) and Gail Whiteman:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/planetary-boundaries-limits-earth-podcast