Geneva, 26 July 2010 – On July 13, the long awaited The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) for Business Report was released. The report concludes that companies ignoring sustainable management of biodiversity as an integral part of their business plans will find themselves outpaced by the marketplace. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) which was involved in the development of the report supports the overall conclusions and pushes for companies and governments to put enough effort in the implementation of urgently needed solutions.

Geneva, 21 July 2010 – Following a meeting with President Calderón, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Mexican Government have announced the establishment of the “Mexican Dialogues”. This partnership for a series of informal public-private sector dialogues on climate change creates a new model for business engagement with governments on international climate challenges.

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced the membership of Korn/Ferry to the WBCSD.

Figures released today by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development's Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) show a further reduction in CO2 emissions intensity per tonne of cement produced. Data made available by 46 companies, with over 900 production facilities globally, show a 3.8% reduction in specific net CO2 emissions since 2005 and a 14.3% reduction since 1990.

What are the links between business and development? And what is the business role and opportunity in addressing sustainability challenges of developing countries and emerging economies? These questions are addressed in a report launched today by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Geneva, 1 July 2010 - The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced today that HP has joined the Eco-Patent Commons. HP has contributed three patents to this unique initiative aimed at making patents freely available to enable the development of products that protect the environment.

Chancellor Angela Merkel was handed a report reviewing the sustainability policies of Germany last November. In a recent follow up meeting, WBCSD president Björn Stigson along with other members of the peer review met with German state secretaries to discuss the recommendations.

Geneva, 29 June 2010 – Globally, an estimated 1 billion tires reach the end of their lives every year and constitute an environmental challenge for the industry. A new WBCSD manual brings together best practices from around the world on end-of-life tire (ELT) management.

Grupo Alcos and Ingenio Azucarero Guabirà (IAG) sealed a strategic alliance, driven by the Bolivian Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD), to run a program called “Seeding health”.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) talked with Tony Christopher from Alcoa to explore how his company is using Vision 2050 as an innovation driver.

The Business Council for Sustainable Development-United Kingdom (BCSD-UK) piloted two activities aimed at promoting sustainable development among business and exploring the opportunities from the transition toward a low-carbon and sustainable future.

In its latest report on Enabling frameworks for technology diffusion , the WBCSD puts forward six key elements to enhance investments and sales of low-carbon technologies in developing countries. These range from government signals to foster low-carbon solutions to engaging business more actively into the international and national climate change process.

“Business supports post-2010 targets for biodiversity which provide incentives for mitigating negative impacts and reward ecosystem stewardship,” said the WBCSD's James Griffiths at the recent Green Week 2010 conference on the state of biodiversity in Europe and worldwide .

“The Green Race is on between countries to transform to low-carbon economies and become the leading suppliers of resource-efficient technologies and solutions,” said WBCSD President Björn Stigson to the e8 in Japan. Created in 1992, the e8 brings together world leading electricity companies active in sustainable development.

The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development (CESD) is organizing its 4th Business Leaders Program from 11 to 14 September 2010.

The WBSCD and IUCN have announced today their support to the establishment of an overarching platform to provide independent policy-relevant information on biodiversity and ecosystem services.

The Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD) in Portugal has been annualy implemeting Young Managers Team (YMT) programs since 2004.

In recognition of its world class performance in water supply and self-sufficiency, the Cambodian Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) has been named the winner of the Stockholm Industry Water Award 2010.

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe (BCSDZ) is offering its members a new national facility in the form of a Secondary Products Register.

Private sector engagement is crucial to mobilize the capital needed for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries ( REDD+). This was the WBCSD's key message at the Climate and Forest Conference in Oslo on 27 May.