WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate
the transition to a sustainable world. We help make our member companies more successful and
sustainable by focusing on the maximum positive impact for shareholders, the environment and
societies.
Early identification of the onset of risks allows risk owners to take timely action to mitigate business vulnerabilities. When combined with assessment of the connectivity (…)
Scaling up regenerative
agriculture practices. Developing product portfolios
to boost cultivated biodiversity. Eliminating deforestation
and enhancing management
of ecosystems
Food systems heavily rely on five key commodities (wheat, rice, maize, potatoes, and soy), with the global calorie production concentrated around a limited set of commodity crops grown using intensive methods in a small number of breadbasket regions.
The “Fit for 55” package proposes an unprecedented set of ambitious objectives and plans to be implemented by 2030.
Hunger has been on the rise for the past few years but the SOFI2021 report shows that numbers have dramatically worsened, with about one tenth of the global population undernourished in 2020, equating to around 811 million people.
The Food and Agriculture Roadmap serves as the implementation plan for WBCSD’s CEO Guide to Food System Transformation by setting out the overarching transformational targets, key action areas and business-led solutions required to achieve environmental sustainability, equitable livelihoods, and healthy and sustainable diets for all.
The Transformative Agriculture chapter of the Roadmap provides a common narrative, identifies gaps, and highlight new opportunities for bold private sector action around five transformational targets corresponding to the body of work developed by the Scaling Positive Agriculture project to maximize the potential of agriculture as a solution for climate, nature and farmers.
Flying has a significant impact on the environment, climate and health of people living in the vicinity of airports. Business air travel, in particular, is a major source of CO2 emissions.
Natural Climate Solutions for Corporates, published by the Natural Climate Solutions Alliance (NCS Alliance), provides a high-level guide to the credible use of NCS credits by corporates.