Today on World Environment Day, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released its new climate action roadmap to help companies reach net-zero carbon emissions before 2050. Geneva, 5 June 2020: SOS 1.5: The road to a resilient, zero-carbon carbon future provides companies with a step-by-step framework and key actions to start and advance their journey to net-zero...
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Creating sustainable food systems is the key to maintaining the health of people and planet. The current system of industrial food and agricultural production is unsustainable, so changes both in mentality and in methods are necessary. The pandemic has highlighted the importance and vulnerability of these systems, and many steps must be taken to make...
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The Hungarian Parliament passed a new law that confirms climate-neutrality by 2050 as a legally binding obligation. The adopted legislation demonstrates Hungary’s commitment to tackle climate change in line with the European Commission’s long-term climate objectives, according to the Ministry of Innovation and Technology. Although the new act contains forward-looking elements, it has been criticised...
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Organized by World Economic Forum, WBCSD, ICC, UN Global Compact, IUCN, Business for Nature Monday 15 June 2020 Virtual event at:  7.00-8.00am New York (EDT) |  1.00-2.00pm Geneva (CEST) |  7.00-8.00pm Beijing (CST) REGISTER NOW Event sub-titles provided in: English, Español, Français, Português, 普通话 How resilient is your business? Join this first major global leadership event...
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How is the business sector responding to the COVID-19 crisis? What will the return to the “new normal” be like? How can we take care of the mental well-being of ourselves and our colleagues during the pandemic? We sought answers to these questions at this year’s first alumni meeting of the “Future leaders” talent program,...
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Introduce yourself and get assessment about your corporate/institution/organisation’s environmental and social performance, measures and impact from the past 5 years! Awards established during KÖVET Association’s 25 years: 13th Money Back Through the Window – Environmental Savings Award Corporate Responsibility Marketplace – Responsible Corporate Awards Green Office, Green Workplace Is your corporate outstanding in the above...
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Many people are considering buying a full electric car. More and more models are available and the charging infrastructure is developing rapidly. But what is it like to drive an electric car in practise, in particular when taking long distance trips? Lennard de Klerk, owner of Irota EcoLodge, will share his experience of a recent...
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There is no question that the key to successfully rebooting the economy is retaining employees, but how and at what price can we do this? Sándor Baja, Managing Director of Randstad, had a conversation with the leaders of BCSDH’s member companies about this issue. The online event was organized as the first item in the...
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While right now the key factor is the survival of the supply chain, after overcoming the pandemic it will also be necessary to address the challenge of sustainable food systems, which play an essential role in maintaining the health of people and the planet – highlighted Diane Holdorf on 1 April, 2020 during BCSDH’s virtual...
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Budapest, February 25, 2020 – At the invitation of BCSD Hungary hosted the Central and Eastern European Regional Executive Consultation at which corporate leaders, regional executives, and leaders of professional organizations, under the professional guidance of Filippo Veglio, Director of WBCSD, discussed the role of companies in the implementation of Vision 2050. The key message...
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Davos, Switzerland, 21 January 2020 : Today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Business for Nature -a global coalition of influential organizations and forward-thinking businesses – is calling for concrete action from governments to deliver a new deal for nature and people. 2020 provides a historic opportunity as world leaders and governments come together...
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Most companies and organizations identify the circular economy with waste management today. On January 15, 2020, a report about the domestic situation of the circular economy was published which also contains the results of a survey conducted by the Circular Economy Platform, which was established more than a year ago. The aim of the research...
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