Narrowing, slowing and closing plastics loops:  companies’ circularity strategies, performance measurement and accountability to end plastic pollution  

Learning from the case study Evaluating progress on plastic pollution mitigation: circularity & plastic footprint.   We face a global resource crisis where demand is outstripping supply, but at the same time, every day, the equivalent of over 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into our oceans, rivers and lakes. The system is broken. […]

Interview with Bayer: lessons learned when buying nature-based carbon credits 

In April 2024, the Natural Climate Solutions Alliance asked Bayer to share insights on their approach to nature-based carbon credits and the broader landscape of corporate climate commitments. Daniel Schneiders, Director Climate Program at Bayer, provided us valuable perspectives on the current state of net zero pledges, the opportunities and challenges of investing in natural […]

A platform to spur ingredient innovation and drive crop diversification

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) have supported the design, promotion and training opportunities during the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Big Food Redesign Challenge. This effort aligns with WBCSD’s goal of creating markets for diverse ingredients, further promoting crop diversification – a key pillar of WBCSD and […]

The Case for a People-first Approach to the Just Energy Transition

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, the energy sector stands at a critical crossroads. The transition to sustainable energy isn’t just an environmental imperative—it’s a transformative shift that will reshape our workforce and society. But how can we ensure this transition is both effective and equitable? Let’s explore a vision of a truly just energy transition.

“Two Lakes Dialogue” | 2024 International Green Low-Carbon High-Quality Development Cooperation Conference Successfully Concludes in Wuhan 

From July 3 to 5, the “Two Lakes Dialogue” International Cooperation Dialogue for Green, Low-Carbon and High-Quality Development 2024, co-hosted by Hubei Hongtai Group, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and China International Chamber of Commerce Hubei Chamber, was successfully held in Wuhan, Hubei. The dialogue between East Lake and Lake Geneva spanned thousands […]

Heat-as-a-Service in action: Insights from early renewable heat projects 

Decarbonizing heat generation and use in industries represents a major challenge in the energy transition. Heat accounts for most of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for industrial businesses in sectors such as food and beverage, paper and pulp, fast-moving consumer goods, and chemicals. In 2021, the way we generated and used heat was responsible […]

Scaling Impact: The Soft Commodities Forum Expands its Scope to the Entire Cerrado

Leia em português – Ampliando Impacto: O Soft Commodities Forum Expande seu Escopo para Todo o Cerrado The Soft Commodities Forum (SCF) announces its decision to expand land use monitoring and reporting to the entire Cerrado biome, covering over 200 million hectares (Mha). It is reinforcing its commitment toward forest-positive landscape transformation and the preservation of the Cerrado. Starting with 25 […]

Producer Perspectives: Striving for Financial and Environmental Balance in the Western Mato Grosso Cerrado

Leia em português – Perspectivas do Produto: Em busca do equilíbrio financeiro e ambiental no Cerrado do Oeste Mato-Grossense In Western Mato Grosso, Brazil, producer Leandro Bortoluzzi, from Lajeada Farm, has adopted a series of sustainable practices and looks forward to clearer rules for the carbon market.  Leandro is one of several agricultural pioneers who seek upskilling and […]

Interview with Ricardo Mastroti: The Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS) Executive Director

Leia em português – Entrevista com Ricardo Mastroti: Diretor Executivo do Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CEBDS) In this interview, Ricardo Mastroti, Executive Director of The Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS), discusses how government policies can effectively support the integration of nature-based solutions into broader climate strategies in key Brazilian biomes such as the Amazon and Cerrado. With over […]