World Business Council for Sustainable Development

1. DEDICATED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Certificat de formation continue Gestion de l’environnement et entreprise Université de Genève 6 novembre 2003

2. WBCSD The WBCSD is a coalition of over 160 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development through the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. Our members are drawn from 30 countries and are active in over 20 major industrial sectors. The WBCSD also benefits from a thriving regional network representing over 1,000 business leaders in developing countries and nations in transition.

3. WBCSD mission • to provide business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development • to promote the role of eco-efficiency, innovation and corporate social responsibility

4. WBCSD goals • Business leadership: to be the leading business advocate on issues connected with sustainable development • Policy development: to participate in policy development in order to create a framework that allows business to contribute effectively to sustainable development • Best practice: to demonstrate progress in environmental and social resource management in business and to share leading-edge practices among our members • Global outreach: to contribute through our global network to a sustainable future for developing nations and countries in transition

5. Africa 1% Asia (excl. Japan) 2% Japan & Korea 13% Central & Eastern Europe 2% Oceania 3% Latin America 6% North America 24% Western Europe 49% WBCSD membership

6. WBCSD Regional Network BCSD North Sea Region NHO-Norway The Excel Partnership Canada Vernadsky Foundation Russia BCSD Czech Republic BCSD Poland BCSD Croatia CGLI USA/Canada BCSD Portugal BCSD Austria EPE France BCSD Korea FFA Spain BCSD Mongolia US BCSD Entorno Spain CII India Keidanren Japan BCSD Gulf of Mexico APEQUE Algeria AEEC Egypt CoRE BCSD India BCSD Mexico BCSD Taiwan BCSD Venezuela BCSD Thailand BCSD Honduras PBE Philippines BCSD El Salvador BCSD Sri Lanka BCSD Colombia BCSD Ecuador EFZ Zimbabwe BCSD Malaysia BCSD Brazil FEMA Mozambique Perú 2021 BCA Australia WASIG W.Australia BCSD South Africa BCSD Paraguay BCSD Argentina BCSD New Zealand

7. Council projects Capacity Building Regional Network Member projects Advocacy & Communications WBCSD structure 160 Member Companies Council (CEO) 1x = VISION Liaison Delegates2x = ACTION 15 ExCo Members Chairman Philip Watts, Shell ExCo3x = GUIDE Future Bertrand Collomb, Lafarge WBCSD Secretariat Management Team Bjorn Stigson, President • 40 Staff Members • Professional • Secondees • Support • Interns

8. Energy & Climate Sustainable Livelihoods Accountability & Reporting E&T Chronos Cases Regional Network YMT UN Global Compact Communications, Partnerships Dialogue WBCSD projects Council projects Member projects Capacity Building Forest Mining & Minerals Cement Mobility Water Advocacy & Communications

9. Energy & Climate Sustainable Livelihoods Accountability & Reporting Council projects

10. ObjectiveTo provide business leadership in creating a global policy framework, based on cost-effective market mechanisms, and facilitate business as a solution provider through ‘learning by doing’ projects. Energy & Climate Achievements: • Strong recognition of and relations with key decision-makers and stakeholders (e.g. Glion dialogues) • Global standard on Corporate GHG measurement and reporting in collaboration with the WRI • Capacity building on CDM and emissions trading Future plans: • To explore an overarching approach on energy and climate policy issues “The Big Tent” to be upheld by: • Promoting a global framework with common ‘building blocks’ for policy instruments • Tools & practices,e.g. GHG protocol, facilitating CDM projects • Development of E&C factsand trends • Strengthening business role and response Council project

11. ObjectiveThis project seeks to examine the multiple relationships between business and poverty by extending the benefits of sustainable development to a wider cross-section of the poor. Sustainable Livelihoods Achievements: • Project launched in September 2001, contributed to WSSD 2002 • Progressed on communications & engagement strategy • Progressed on Field Guide to SL business based on research with member companies • New project investment appraisals initiated by 3 members in Africa Future plans: • In-depth analysis of existing business models aimed at needs of the poor • Communications: video about project, interview with CEOs • Business models: publish Field Guide • Joint SL / WB / IFC workshop • Framework Conditions: Study into country-specific factors influencing development value of private investment Council project

12. ObjectiveTo focus broadly on the emerging demands and challenges of corporate accountability Accountability & Reporting Achievements: • Sustainable Development Reporting report launched in January 2003 • A web-based ‘reporting portal’ that gives guidance/examples to members on reporting • Involvement with the GRI in an advisory capacity – Bjorn Stigson on GRI Board • Developed a Diagnostic Framework for looking at Accountability Future plans: • Rolling out interviews that test the Diagnostic Framework and explore accountability, sustainable development and business value drivers within companies • Explore alignment between internal accountability mechanisms and external codes, standards and frameworks (GRI, Global Compact) Council project

13. Electric Utilities MMSD Sustainable Forest Products Mining Minerals & Sustainable Development Member-led Sector Projects

14. Communications Advocacy Projects, e.g. Global Compact Advocacy & Communications

15. www.wbcsd.org • Was rated the best for info on SD in a recent GlobeScan survey covering business and SD topics • Downloading of WBCSD reports • Over 1’300 visitors a day Advocacy & Comunications

16. ObjectiveHelp members to create synergy with the Global Compact initiated by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Global Compact Achievements: • Participated in several Global Compact workshops to identify areas of action that are important in order to bring a business contribution to working markets and the Global Compact Principles Future plans: • Develop synergy with current work programs and Regional Network • Support the UN GC office in preparing the June 24/25, 2004 event convened by Kofi Annan • Lead production of a Source Book with best case studies around Total Quality Model Advocacy & Comunications

18. The basics • Chronos is an exciting new e-learning tutorial on the business case for sustainable development • Designed to equip employees with the knowledge they need to deliver on corporate priorities • Available in Internet version and on CD-ROM • Internet licenses are sold for lifetime use per individual learner

19. New paradigm for business Corporate social responsibility Shifting from dialogue to partnership Making markets work for all The right frame Learning to change Eco-efficiency Reflecting the worth of the earth Informing and providing consumer choice The market Innovation ECONOMIC GROWTH ECOLOGICAL BALANCE SOCIAL PROGRESS