359-1 Accelerating business solutions for Climate and Nature

Summary

The purpose of this first report in the series is to lay out clear definitions and clarify the scope for nature-based solutions (NbS) and natural climate solutions (NCS) – to accelerate consistent and credible actions that are “good enough” and of high quality – and to map the leading initiatives in this crowded, rapidly evolving nature space.

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Issuer

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Year

2020

Region

International

Issuer (type)

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (Industry)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Finance & Insurance
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals