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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 1d

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲:

· 42 profiles of leading asset managers with sustainable thematic and transition strategies.
· Practical steps and guidance for companies, investors and analysts.
· Insights on recent regulatory developments and their impact on fund labelling and disclosure.

#Sustainability

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 1d

Our guide "Show Me the (Sustainable) Money", provides a comprehensive overview of asset managers actively allocating capital to sustainable solutions and transitions.

Download the report and start connecting with investors today: lnkd.in/eqxDVyxP

#SustainableFinance #ESG #TransitionFinance

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 1d

Read more here: www.wbcsd.org/the-2025-eat...

Connect with WBCSD: wbcsd.my.salesforce-sites.com/GuestEventPa...

#SFF #StockholmFoodForum #FoodTransformation #FoodSystems #EATLancet #PlanetaryHealthDiet

WBCSD Events - Connect with WBCSD's Agriculture & Food teamConnect with WBCSD's Agriculture & Food team

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 1d

The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission is an important scientific contribution to advancing global food systems transformation, and a valuable reference point to help businesses enhance resilience, ensure stability, and stay competitive in a changing market.

#EAT #Lancet

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 9d

As a member of WBCSD, Carrier will engage with other industry leaders to promote sustainable innovation, support lower impact solutions in the built environment, strengthen energy resilience and help scale solutions that address growing energy demands. 

#Sustainability #NetZero

WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 9d

We are pleased to announce that Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, has joined WBCSD.

Read more here: www.wbcsd.org/news/carrier...

#WBCSD #Carrier #ClimateSolutions #Carrier

Carrier Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) | WBCSD

Geneva, 19 September 2025 – The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today announced that Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, has joined as its ne...

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 12d

WBCSD has developed the CEO Guide to Physical Risk Assessment in Supply Chains. The handbook provides a practical framework for embedding resilience into strategy and governance.

Download the CEO Guide now: www.wbcsd.org/resources/ph...

#ClimateWeekNYC #CEOGuide

Physical Risk and Resilience in Value Chains | WBCSD

In September 2025, WBCSD and BCG —in collaboration with several WBCSD members — launched the CEO Handbook for Executive Engagement on physical risk and resilience in value chains. This resource aims t...

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 12d

Peter Bakker sat down with S&P Global on the All Things Sustainable podcast to discuss the business case for sustainability and how businesses are addressing physical climate risks in their supply chains.

Listen now on #AppleMusic or #Spotify.

#CWNYC #Resilience #Adaptation #ClimateAction

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 12d

It equips leaders to:
- Facilitate executive-level dialogue on physical risk readiness through collaboration across value chains
- Integrate risk into capital planning and operations
- Build resilience that protects enterprise value and investor confidence

#WBCSD #PhysicalRisk #Handbook

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 12d

At WBCSD’s Council Meeting during NY Climate Week, Fiona Watson introduced the CEO Handbook to help address a systemic blind spot for leadership and a missing link with financial markets.

Download the CEO Handbook here: lnkd.in/eH3zKvWJ

#ClimateWeekNYC #Sustainability

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 12d

“On Climate Change, the Market Is Wrong Again”- Fiona Watson, Vice President at WBCSD

Fiona Watson highlights how financial markets are failing to account for the true scale of climate risk, a crisis that could surpass 2008 in its systemic impact.

www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/c...

On Climate Change, the Market Is Wrong Again

Fiona Watson warns that the financial system is failing to price in potentially catastrophic risks.

www.project-syndicate.org

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 15d

It's time to accelerate emissions reduction and a new report from #WBCSD and #EY reveals how.

With collaboration, innovation and a value-chain approach, businesses can turn climate leadership into efficiency, strength, and growth.

Discover more: lnkd.in/eDp5yPBm

#NetZero #WBCSD #EY #AI

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 15d

New Executive Action Brief Launch: Building Community Resilience to Physical Risks

This new brief shows why investing in community resilience to physical risks is a core business strategy: lnkd.in/e_giA6X4

#ClimateAction #CommunityResilience #BusinessStrategy #Sustainability #JustTransition

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 16d

WBCSD supports the International Maritime Organization’s Net Zero Framework and applauds the leadership of IMO Member States as they move toward its final adoption this October.

Read our statement: lnkd.in/eYM6GTSd

#NetZero #SustainableShipping #WBCSD #IMO #ClimateAction #Decarbonization

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 16d

It’s time for Climate Week NYC, where we will keep building on three decades of progress.

Follow our journey across social media as we collaborate, innovate, and deliver sustainability performance as a key driver for competitiveness.

#ClimateWeekNYC #COP30 #SustainableBusiness #NetZero

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 19d

We are happy to have @deloitteinsights.bsky.social, #ROCKWOOL and @sap.com among our Council Dinner co-hosts at #ClimateWeekNYC.

With net‑zero 2050 goals, renewable energy leadership & community action, they’re driving change for a low‑carbon, nature‑positive future.

#SustainableBusiness #NetZero

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 19d

Critical Materials Collective: Unlocking Circular Value Chains

Date: Wednesday, September 24

Location: Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel

Time: 7:30–11:00 AM

Please confirm participation by registering here: wbcsd.my.salesforce-sites.com/GuestEventPa...

#RareEarth #WBCSD #ClimateWeekNYC

WBCSD Events - Critical Materials Collective: Unlocking Circular Value ChainsCritical Materials Collective: Unlocking Circular Value Chains

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 19d

Join WBCSD for the Critical Materials Collective’s in-person workshop during New York Climate Week on Wednesday, September 24 (7:30–11:00 AM), co-hosted with #Apple.

This session brings together leaders from across the value chain to chart the next phase of WBCSD’s Critical Materials Collective.

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 19d

Join WBCSD’s free live workshop on 25 September (10:00 Colombia | 17:00 CEST) to gain insights on taking credible action for nature and hear from leading LatAm companies.

Register now: wbcsd.my.salesforce-sites.com/GuestEventPa...

#WBCSD #LatAm #LatinAmerica #SupplyChain

WBCSD Events - Nature risk & opportunity in LatAm: a workshop to get ready for business actionNature risk & opportunity in LatAm: a workshop to get ready for business action

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 19d

Nature risk & opportunity in Latin America: Are you ready to act?

Supply chains are fragile. Costs are rising. And in Latin America, nature loss, from deforestation to water scarcity, is a growing driver of disruption. The good news? These risks can be managed—and even turned into opportunities.

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 20d

One week to go before Climate Week NYC.

Turning complexity into opportunity, cutting emissions, building resilience, and creating lasting value.

Join changemakers shaping the future of sustainable business leadership!

#ClimateWeekNYC #COP30

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 21d

Join us during NYC Climate Week on 24 September at “Avoided Emissions: Updated Guidance and Sectoral Deep Dives” to learn more and engage with experts: wbcsd.my.salesforce-sites.com/GuestEventPa...

#AvoidedEmissions #BuiltEnvironment #Agriculture #FoodSystems #WBCSD #ClimateWeekNYC

WBCSD Events - Avoided Emissions: Updated Guidance and Sectoral Deep DivesAvoided Emissions: Updated Guidance and Sectoral Deep Dives

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 21d

That’s why WBCSD launched 2 new guides:

· Built Environment: bit.ly/3UQ0p9E

· Agriculture & Food: bit.ly/3ULxV8R

They provide AE methodologies + case studies to help companies cut emissions, scale solutions & drive net zero progress.

#ClimateAction

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 21d

Did you know?

The built environment drives about 40% of global CO₂ emissions, while agriculture & food systems create roughly ⅓ of all GHGs. These sectors hold massive climate action potential—credible avoided emissions are key to unlocking it.

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WBCSD @wbcsd.bsky.social · 21d

We are happy to have Henkel among our Council Day co-hosts at #ClimateWeekNYC.

From the ambition of net‑zero by 2045 to bold circular economy action, they’re helping shape competitiveness in line with sustainability.

#SustainableBusiness #NetZero

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