Pandemic caused dip in building emissions, but long-term outlook is bleak – UN report says
The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic caused carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from buildings and construction to fall significantly in 2020.
Category: WBCSD News & Insights
BCSD Taiwan announces launch of Taiwan Sustainable Finance platform
Taiwan Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD Taiwan) announced the launch of Taiwan Sustainable Finance platform (TSF), with the support from HSBC Bank (Taiwan, China) and Bank SinoPac.
Sage joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development in drive to help SMBs unlock sustainability
Sage’s Chief Executive Officer, Steve Hare joins WBCSD as a Council Member and becomes a Commissioner for the Business Commission to Tackle Inequality.
Vision 2050 Financial Products & Services Pathway: We can all invest in our future
By Dr Rodney Irwin, Chief Operating Officer at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Circular Views Episode V: Podcast on the circular policy
Episode V of Circular Views – the podcast series to learn about the circular economy.
TCFD Summit 2021
Support and implementation of recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) continue gaining momentum
Compass Group makes global commitment to reach Climate Net Zero by 2050
Compass Group, the world’s largest food services group which operates in 45 countries, employs around 550,000 people and serves over 5.5 billion meals a year, has announced a commitment to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its global operations and value chain by 2050.
Indian business leaders call for at least 65% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030
WBCSD and 25+ leading companies in India are calling on the Government of India to support a bold target to ensure that at least 65% of all new vehicles sold in India are electric, by 2030.
Calling on all companies to step up for better nutrition
A joint call to action by the Nutrition for Growth Summit’s Business Constituency Group comprised of WBCSD, The Consumer Goods Forum, International Food and Beverage Alliance, Food Industry Asia, and Nutrition Japan Public Private Platform, supported by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition and the Access to Nutrition Initiative.
Mental health is everyone’s business
Why business must play a key role in supporting employee mental health and well-being