WBCSD

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development brings together leading companies committed to sustainability and advancing business solutions for global challenges.

World Business Council for Sustainable Development

The WBCSD is a CEO-led global organisation of over 200 leading businesses working collectively to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. It provides guidance, tools, and collaborative platforms on issues such as climate, energy, circular economy, and nature. The Council plays a significant role in shaping sustainability standards, corporate disclosure, and business practices worldwide.

Type	Global business council / membership body
Jurisdiction	International
Sector Relevance	Cross-sector, with emphasis on corporate sustainability and reporting

Established / Active Since

1995

Maintained By / Organised By

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland; overseen by a council of member CEOs.

Official Resources

https://www.wbcsd.org/

Relationship to Lemu

WBCSD is an important convening platform for business action on sustainability, including nature and biodiversity. Its guidance on corporate reporting, nature-positive pathways, and alignment with TNFD, SBTN, and GBF provides a complementary space where Lemu’s Nature Intelligence can strengthen corporate action with verifiable, science-based insights.

Examples in Practice

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A global consumer goods company uses WBCSD’s guidance to align its biodiversity targets with TNFD and integrates nature-related risk analysis into annual reports.

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A mining firm participates in WBCSD’s working groups on water and nature, using shared frameworks to balance extraction with ecosystem restoration.

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A financial institution references WBCSD-led pathways to incorporate natural capital into risk assessments and investment decisions.

Updated on Aug 31, 2025