Advancing financial inclusion and economic opportunity through technology

[ad_1] The advancement of modern technology has enabled seamless access to financial services for customers in developed economies. However, limited infrastructure and services hinder similar access for those in developing…

Peter Bakker: The perfect is the enemy of the good

[ad_1] The president of the World Council for Sustainable Business Development explains that although our information on climate change is imperfect, we possess enough data to act. Companies may play…

Balancing Economic and Climate Ambitions in Indonesia

[ad_1] In the heart of Southeast Asia, Indonesia is gearing up to become the world’s fourth-largest economy[1] by 2045. The nation’s growth story is fueled by a burgeoning population, rising…

WBCSD announces the launch of Global Circularity Protocol to accelerate the development and adoption of circular business models

[ad_1] Helsinki, 2 June 2023 – This week, at the World Circular Economy Forum held in Helsinki, Finland, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced the launch of…

CSRD and circular economy: Navigating sustainability reporting with the Circular Transition Indicators

[ad_1] There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to sustainability reporting for companies operating within the European Union. Her name is “Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)” and she’s…

Regrow Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

[ad_1] Geneva, Switzerland 18  December 2023 – Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) proudly announces Regrow Ag as its latest member. Regrow Ag, renowned as a leading Agriculture Resilience Platform provider, is…

WBCSD updates the climate scenario analysis tool for companies to leverage in their climate-related financial disclosures

[ad_1] Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released the Energy Climate Scenario Catalogue version 2.0.  The Catalogue enables businesses to conduct strategic climate resilience assessments and explore…

COP15 reflections: how is business stepping up to implement the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

[ad_1] Yesterday, we read the news, from the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), announcing that governments agreed on the Global…

ESG Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2023

[ad_1] Both anticipated and less expected changes occurred across the ESG landscape in 2022. Anticipated changes included regulatory developments across the globe, including in the US, the UK, and the…

A just transition to a net-zero energy system

[ad_1] Geneva, 27 April 2023: The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the Council for Inclusive Capitalism and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) have released a comprehensive compilation of insights and case…