The Business & Sustainable Development Commission (BSDC) has now launched its flagship Better Business, Better World report. This report sets out to map the economic prize that could be available to business if the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are achieved. Following extensive research, it has identified 60 sustainable and inclusive market “hotspots” across four key areas (energy; cities; food and agriculture; health and wellbeing) that could create at least US$12 trillion in business value by 2030 and generate up to 380 million jobs.

The report was produced by three dozen leaders from the private sector and civil society (including CEOs from four WBCSD member companies and our President and CEO, Peter Bakker). Explore the report today.

In Davos, we formally launched a first-of-its-kind partnership to fix broken food systems: Food Reform for Sustainability and Health (FReSH). In partnership with the EAT Foundation, we seek to transform global food systems, to reach healthy, enjoyable diets for all, that are produced responsibly within planetary boundaries.  To achieve this ambitious goal, FReSH has brought business and science to work together. It draws on knowledge and efforts from premier research institutions, and is working with the business community to develop successful, high-impact solutions.

Sustainability challenges pose significant business risks. In fact, the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Risk Report shows many of the top business risks are related to environmental or societal issues. How can we understand, disclose and manage these risks? In our newest report, “Sustainability and enterprise risk management: The first step towards integration,” we find that sustainable development risks are disclosed in sustainability reports, but not always in legal filings. Knowledge is powerful! Explore the report today.

We are developing a comprehensive business Guide to the Circular Economy and need your input! This is your opportunity to share information on your company’s circular strategies, examples, tools, publications. Join the conversation:  https://goo.gl/0tLpWR

Recognizing women business leaders in efforts to contribute to SDG5 – achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls by 2030. Member companies can submit their nominations until 1 February.