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.
Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 organisation has not disclosed emissions data for the years 2014 and 2025, nor has it provided specific Scope 3 emissions figures. WBCSD has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, it has reported a GHG emission intensity index improvement of -26.0 in 2014 and -43.0 in 2025, indicating a commitment to reducing carbon intensity over time. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are derived directly from WBCSD's own reporting. The organisation continues to focus on sustainable development and climate action within the global business community.
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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.