The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a prominent global organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices. Founded in 1995, WBCSD has established itself as a leader in the sustainability sector, engaging with over 200 member companies across various industries, including energy, manufacturing, and finance. WBCSD focuses on driving the transition to a sustainable world by providing innovative solutions and frameworks that empower businesses to integrate sustainability into their core strategies. Its unique approach combines collaboration, research, and advocacy, positioning WBCSD as a vital player in shaping sustainable development policies. With a strong market presence and notable achievements, WBCSD continues to influence corporate sustainability efforts worldwide, fostering a community committed to creating a resilient and inclusive future.
How does Wbcsd's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Wbcsd's score of 26 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
As of 2020, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 439,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 11,400,000,000 kg CO2e. The most recent data available indicates a GHG emission intensity index of -43.0 for 2025, reflecting a commitment to reducing carbon emissions across all scopes. WBCSD has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it inherit emissions data from a parent organisation. The organisation's climate commitments remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, WBCSD's emissions data highlights significant figures, but the absence of detailed reduction targets suggests a need for clearer climate action plans moving forward.
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Wbcsd is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.