“A business that makes nothing but money is a poor kind of business.” (Henry Ford, 1863-1947)
Key Organizations World Business Council for Sustainable Development
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development. The Council provides a platform for companies to explore sustainable development, share knowledge, experiences and best practices, and to advocate business positions on these issues in a variety of forums, working with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations.
Membership of the WBCSD is by invitation of the Executive Committee to companies committed to sustainable development and to promoting the role of Eco-Efficiency, Innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Member companies are drawn from more than 30 countries and 20 major industrial sectors. Nearly half of the WBCSD members are in the Fortune 500.