Keys to strengthen Human Rights Due Diligence in global supply chains
Human rights due diligence is a crucial means to manage risks in corporate supply chains.
Category: WBCSD News & Insights
Global Sustainable Development Leader at Arup, Jo da Silva OBE, appointed Dame in New Year Honours list
Arup civil and structural engineer, Jo da Silva, has received a Damehood as part of the Queen’s New Year Honours list for her contribution to humanitarian relief. Dame Jo has been recognized for establishing Arup International Development (AID) in 2006.
PepsiCo doubles down on climate goal and pledges net-zero emissions by 2040
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced plans to more than double its science-based climate goal, targeting a reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by more than 40% by 2030.
Reconnecting with nature through the circular bioeconomy – and forests
Before the global pandemic severely disrupted ways of life, world leaders had declared 2020 to be a “super year for nature”, marked by several defining climate and biodiversity conferences and milestones.
New reports propose common measures for circularity and cost-effective material decarbonization in the automotive industry
The Circular Cars Initiative (CCI) today launched two new reports highlighting concrete and collaborative actions for business and policymakers to increase circularity and reduce emissions in the automotive industry.
The Circular Transition Indicators (CTI): Now available in Spanish
Support companies in Spanish-speaking countries to actively managing their circular transition.
Understanding the motivation and willingness among UK consumers to eat healthier, more sustainable foods
New WBCSD report explains how to motivate and enable companies to successfully shift consumer diets to healthy and sustainable options.
European cities launch ambitious effort to reduce embodied carbon with grant from Laudes Foundation
Effort dramatically increases uptake of bio-based materials, advocating city, national and EU-level policy adoption.
New World Development becomes world’s first real estate developer to price a USD sustainability-linked bond
The company commits to 100% renewable energy for Greater Bay Area rental properties by 2026
The impact of COVID-19 on food supply chains: challenges and opportunities for the private sector
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has released today at the second CEO consultation for the UN Food System Summit an issue brief exploring the barriers and opportunities that have arisen from COVID-19 and impacted food systems.