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Tag: Social Impact

Shareholders unanimously vote for Danone to become the first listed ‘Entreprise à Mission’

With the support of more than 99% of its shareholders at its Annual General Meeting, Danone became today the first listed company to adopt the “Entreprise à Mission” model.

Posted in WBCSD News & InsightsTagged Agriculture and Food, Food & Nature, FReSH, Social Impact

Insider Perspective: The United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights 2019

From 25-27 November 2019, Geneva hosted the 8th edition of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, bringing together around 2,000 representatives of government, business, human rights experts, activists and civil society organizations.

Posted in WBCSD News & InsightsTagged Human Rights, People, Social Impact, Sustainable Development Goals

Building a smallholders-inclusive platform for sustainable natural rubber

The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) is an international, multi-stakeholder, voluntary membership organization, with a mission to lead  improvements in the socioeconomic and environmental performance (…)

Posted in WBCSD News & InsightsTagged Human Rights, People, Social Impact, Tire Industry Project

WBCSD India Day 2019

Home to one-sixth of the world’s population, India is transitioning fast. By 2030, the middle class is expected to grow to be the largest in the world representing an estimated USD$ 6 trillion growth opportunity for businesses.

Posted in WBCSD News & InsightsTagged Agriculture and Food, Cities and Mobility, Corporate Performance and Accountability (CPA), Food & Nature, Global Network, Human Rights, India, Redefining Value, Social Impact

Lead, transform, succeed: Translating global needs and ambitions into business solutions on the path to 2030

WBCSD’s Director of SDGs, James Gomme, explores the business case for engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals and takes stock of progress as part of an article appearing in the 2019 Sustainable Development Report

Posted in WBCSD News & InsightsTagged Davos, People, Social Impact, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable development Goals Action & Policy

Over 30 CEOs call for business action on human rights

The CEO Guide to Human Rights was launched today and brings to life the business drivers for action and the tangible steps CEOs can take to ensure (…)

Posted in WBCSD News & InsightsTagged Human Rights, People, Social Impact, Sustainable Development Goals

Natural Climate Solutions and Human Rights

The transition to a green economy requires many different approaches, from tech-centric transport solutions to changes in individual behavior and lifestyle.

Posted in WBCSD News & InsightsTagged Human Rights, Natural Climate Solutions, Nature Action, Nature-based Solutions (NbS), People, Social Impact

To operate in a turbulent world, business needs radical new thinking in 2019

Filippo Veglio of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development outlines how business can respond to the four megatrends that are reshaping the global relationship between people and companies

Posted in WBCSD News & InsightsTagged People, Social Impact, Sustainable Lifestyles

Insider Perspective: The United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights

From 26 to 28 November 2019, leaders and representatives from across the business and human rights world gathered in Geneva for the seventh edition of the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights.

Posted in WBCSD News & InsightsTagged Human Rights, Social Impact, Sustainable Development Goals

Shaping the future of finance: Engaging CFOs to mobilize finance for social impact

Singapore, 23 October 2018: Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has released a new publication highlighting the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in (…)

Posted in WBCSD News & InsightsTagged Corporate Performance and Accountability (CPA), Finance for Social Impact, People, Redefining Value, Social Impact

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