Globally and in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs), a food systems transformation is underway. This transformation is being driven in part by socioeconomic, climatic and other trends, as well as a range of societal aspirations – notably those of nourishing the planet while decarbonizing the economy and remaining within planetary boundaries. In this context, a […]
How can businesses use enhanced risk assessments to create climate, nature, and equity solutions that promote sustainability and boost performance across operations and value chains? This insight note provides key learnings and themes from the enhanced risk assessment that may inform sustainable business strategies in any sector and for any risk types. It highlights the value to business performance, strategy and resilience of business […]
Explore the intricate network of risks impacting the integration of nature into business practices within the retail and supply sector through our latest dynamic risk assessment (DRA). Engaging 34 experts from 14 organizations worldwide, we reveal the critical dependence of businesses on nature and its correlation to global risks outlined in the ‘2024 Global Risk Report’. Our analysis […]
The urgent need for a transformative approach to agriculture has never been more critical. Regenerative agriculture presents a holistic solution to transform the way we produce food, feed and fiber, benefiting climate, nature and people. Farmers work the way they do because of the current public and private incentives in place. To safeguard supply chain […]
Futerra and BEworks, supported by WBCSD, have developed the Low Carbon Lifestyles Wheel based on insights from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. This tool outlines actions for individuals that together can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 5% globally, especially when combined with changes in infrastructure and policies. The Low Carbon Lifestyles Wheel aligns with […]
The Business Leaders Guide to Climate Adaptation & Resilience supports senior decision-makers and their functional teams to integrate climate adaptation and resilience into organizational strategy, governance, and operations. Developed by WBCSD, Bain & Company, and Jupiter Intelligence, with the support of leading global businesses, the guide contains nine modules, each of which includes tools, frameworks, […]
Companies in the electronics sector are intensifying their efforts to transition toward circular business models. This shift is driven by evolving consumer needs, materials scarcity, regulatory pressures, and the mounting global issue of electronic waste (e-waste), which also carries environmental and social costs. The adoption of a standardized methodology can assist businesses in measuring and […]
The International Energy Agency has published an update to its Net Zero Roadmap, highlighting the actions needed from the energy sector to align with a 1.5°C scenario and achieve net zero by 2050. The key message is one of urgency – while there has been progress in clean energy technologies, the 1.5°C window is narrowing annually, and […]
The wellbeing of farmers lies at the core of healthy agri-food systems. Yet, two-thirds of those living in poverty today are farmers and farm workers. The concept of a Living Income is gaining rising momentum as a viable solution to poverty within agricultural value chains and as an opportunity for responsible business conduct. In partnership […]
This publication was originally published on 15 February 2024 by WBCSD’s Global Network Partner in France, Entreprises pour l’Environment (EpE), under the link: https://www.epe-asso.org/en/2030-milestone-ecological-transition/ 2030 Milestone for the Ecological Transition (ETE 2030 – Étape 2030 de la Transition Écologique) by Entreprises pour l’Environnement, offers a global view of the actions required to put France on a credible ecological transition […]