How are ESG aspects embedded into company operations? The meeting of the BCSDH ESG working group also discussed the theory and practical implementation of this. Eleanor Leach introduced the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s guidance developed in collaboration with the Institute of Internal Auditors on embedding ESG and sustainability considerations into the Three...
More »

Hungarian agriculture has an opportunity to attract massive inward investment to take advantage of the growing need for alternative and sustainable food across Europe. Consumer interest in sustainable food is growing rapidly, as is the cost of traditional food sources. Technologies harnessing plant-based protein are positioning themselves nearest the sources of raw materials. Infrastructure to...
More »

BCSDH’s weekend provided an exciting program for the 13 senior executives and their partners involved on 27-28 May. Both days were hosted by the Veszprém factory of Continental Automotive Hungary Kft. As part of the first half-day program, we gained insight into the development, production and testing activities of the Veszprém company with the help...
More »

Climate change is now a matter of fact. Numerous pieces of data support the claim that human impact is having an unquestionable impact on this negative process. However, we have the tools, and we have the opportunity to reverse these effects – we just need to prepare for this serious fight. Prof. Mark Maslin pointed...
More »

GENEVA, Apr 4 – In 2010-2019 average annual global greenhouse gas emissions were at their highest levels in human history, but the rate of growth has slowed. Without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach. However, there is increasing evidence of climate action, said scientists in...
More »

The final event of the cross-border CircularRegions project (Cross-border capacity building for developing circular regions) was held on 22 March via Zoom with the participation of 100 experts, company, and NGO representatives of the Circular Economy Platforms of Slovakia and Hungary. For the circular economy to become a common practice in every business, we must...
More »

BERLIN, Feb 28 – Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the risks. People and ecosystems least able to cope are being hardest hit, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report,...
More »

Budapest, February 22, 2022 – The Electing General Assembly of the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH) has elected a Board for another three-year term. During the six-year presidency of Attila Chikán Jr., 50 new companies joined the organization, which now brings together 115 companies producing 30% of Hungary’s GDP and has become...
More »

On behalf of the board of HBLF we invite the CEOs of the businesses in Hungary to join the special HBLF International Women’s Day initiative for 2022. We plan to demonstrate alliance and call for action to raise awareness about the topic of female representation in leadership.     Today, only 8% of the top...
More »

Budapest, January 26, 2022: 31% of Hungary’s leading companies have already made a commitment to net zero. Significant financial resources are needed to accompany the expected increase in commitments. Is green funding ready to fill the gap? The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH) and the British Embassy held a business forum with...
More »

Implementing the strategies for achieving a circular economy would reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 39%. How to achieve climate goals through the circular transition? – this burning issue was at the heart of the fourth Circular Economic Summit, which was held with the participation of almost 170 people on 25 November 2021. The world...
More »

The vast majority of the world wants and is ready for the energy transition. The voices protecting the status quo are weakening and it is a financial risk if a company doesn’t join to this train on time. While in the media we heard mostly about the 400 private jets and the closing document, there...
More »