William Sisson

Applications are now open for WBCSD’s Young Professionals Program - a 6-week hands-on, globally recognized program developed in partnership with KPMG Leaders 2050.

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#Sustainability #Leadership #YoungProfessionals #ClimateAction #FutureLeaders #WBCSD #KPMG

Successful Co-investment Models that Transform Global Agrifood Systems | WBCSD Developed to demonstrate private sector progress at the UN Food Systems Summit +4, the Compendium presents 15 co-investment cases that illustrate the private sector’s critical role in helping to trans...

Dive into the compendium to see what’s working!

This publication was created by @fao.org, @globalcompact.bsky.social & @wbcsd.bsky.social, with support from Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition and International Fund for Agricultural Development.

#FoodSystems #UNFSS #ImpactInvestment #Agrifood

Successful Co-investment Models that Transform Global Agrifood Systems | WBCSD Developed to demonstrate private sector progress at the UN Food Systems Summit +4, the Compendium presents 15 co-investment cases that illustrate the private sector’s critical role in helping to trans...

These stories prove that we certainly can transform our agrifood systems, and at the same time, unlock more financing, reduce risk, and create the right conditions for investment, especially for small-scale producers and food SMEs who are critical to local resilience.

Successful Co-investment Models that Transform Global Agrifood Systems | WBCSD Developed to demonstrate private sector progress at the UN Food Systems Summit +4, the Compendium presents 15 co-investment cases that illustrate the private sector’s critical role in helping to trans...

A new compendium launched ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit +4 highlights 15 co-investment cases where companies, governments, and communities came together to drive real change, from supporting smallholder farmers to scaling regenerative practices and improving nutrition access.

The @wbcsd.bsky.social is hiring a Director for the 50L Home Coalition, a global initiative transforming how cities address global water stress and advance sustainability goals.

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Navigating the investment case for co-located long-duration energy storage: Delivering 3x Renewables by 2030 | WBCSD Building more renewable energy is essential, but it is not enough on its own. Without solutions like Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) to address the intermittency of renewable production, the trans...

Renewables alone aren’t enough to deliver the energy future we need.

The @wbcsd.bsky.social, in collaboration with ERM and leading energy companies, has launched a new brief highlighting how LDES paired with renewables (hybrid solutions) can unlock grid flexibility and increase renewable capacity.

Council Meeting | WBCSD Registration Now Open! We are delighted to announce that registration for the WBCSD Council Meeting is officially open. Commemorating 30 years of accelerating sustainable business action, the Meeting ...

Registration is now open for the 2025 @wbcsd.bsky.social Council Meeting, taking place September 21st-22nd, in NYC during #ClimateWeekNYC.

View the full program and register here: www.wbcsd.org/events/counc...

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#SustainableBusiness #Leadership #Collaboration

Managing uncertainty in sustainability disclosure | WBCSD Featuring more than 25 real-world examples from member companies, this report showcases various approaches for addressing uncertainties in preparing and disclosing sustainability information according...

This new report brings together insights and real-world examples from more than 25 @wbcsd.bsky.social member companies to explore how they're addressing the uncertainty involved in preparing and disclosing sustainability information in line with the #ESRS and the #IFRSS1 and #IFRSS2.

Climate Adaptation & Resilience Leadership Summit | Adapt Unbound USA Attend the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Leadership Summit in New York and connect with 200+ key decision-makers from diverse sectors. Sign-up today!

My message: Approach disclosure as a tool for understanding and managing risk, not just checking boxes.

This builds resilience and can unlock strategic value ahead of regulatory mandates.

Thanks to #AdaptUnboundUSA for pushing the sustainability conversation forward. #Disclosure #TCFD #CSRD

I'm honored to have been a speaker at #AdaptUnbound and to now be featured in the post-event report from this timely and forward-looking forum.

In my interview with Unbound Summits' Zara Amer, I share thoughts on how companies can respond to the fast-moving climate disclosure landscape.

The Voluntary Carbon Market Is Evolving – Here is What Your Business Needs to Know | WBCSD The voluntary carbon market (VCM) today is not the market it was two or three years ago. Over the past few years (and especially through the work of standards bodies, project developers, indigenous le...

This is not the same market we saw 2-3 years ago.

Behind this shift is a growing recognition that climate and nature goals require markets that are accountable and credible.

Now is the time to take a look at 4 signals from recent developments.

#CarbonMarkets #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateFinance

WBCSD: Will Business Leaders Back Down on Sustainability? The WBCSD 2025 Business Breakthrough Barometer shows that business leaders are sticking with sustainability investments as the energy transition progresses

According to the @wbcsd.bsky.social 2025 Business Breakthrough Barometer, over 90% of business leaders are standing firm on their climate commitments — despite geopolitical turbulence, economic headwinds, and policy uncertainty.

#Sustainability #EnergyTransition #BusinessStrategy #Leadership

Resilience for the Future: A Viable Pathway to Regenerative Landscapes in the Amazon | WBCSD This report, developed by BCG in collaboration with WBCSD, Environmental Secretary from the State of Pará (SEMAS), the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Farming (MAPA), and CEBDS outline...

It demonstrates how the region can unlock sustainable development while preserving its rich socio-biodiversity.

This is a critical step toward aligning climate, nature, and development goals, and turning the Amazon into a global example of resilience and regeneration.

#Amazon #RegenAg #Bioeconomy

Resilience for the Future: A Viable Pathway to Regenerative Landscapes in the Amazon | WBCSD This report, developed by BCG in collaboration with WBCSD, Environmental Secretary from the State of Pará (SEMAS), the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Farming (MAPA), and CEBDS outline...

The Amazon is at a critical crossroads. As deforestation and ecosystem degradation accelerate, the need for a new agricultural model has never been more urgent.

A new report presents a compelling, data-driven roadmap to address this challenge.

Avoided Emissions & Climate Investing: A Guide for Investors and Businesses | WBCSD Achieving Net Zero requires more than just reducing an organization's own emissions. It also presents a powerful opportunity for businesses to drive innovation, gain competitive advantage, and unlock ...

The guide also offers insights into methodologies, case studies, and strategic recommendations for reducing greenwashing and enabling effective climate action.

Access it here:
www.wbcsd.org/resources/av...

#AvoidedEmissions #Innovation #Decarbonization #Investments

A new practical guide from Project Frame and the Impact Convergence Forum for Private Equity (ICF), in collaboration with @wbcsd.bsky.social, provides comprehensive guidance on integrating avoided emissions into business and investment strategies.

Avoided Emissions & Climate Investing: A Guide for Investors and Businesses | WBCSD Achieving Net Zero requires more than just reducing an organization's own emissions. It also presents a powerful opportunity for businesses to drive innovation, gain competitive advantage, and unlock ...

Avoided emissions, prevented by low-carbon solutions, are key to scaling climate impact. Yet consistent methods to measure them are still lacking.

And for those who’ve served to keep our freedoms, a special thanks, as your service gives this day its meaning. For me, it’s also personal: my father served in the military, and I think often of the values he taught me: service, responsibility, and quiet strength, especially on days like this.

We do this by working with companies to align their sustainability strategies with short, medium, and long-term performance. This is the kind of forward-looking commitment that has always defined the great progress of Americans.

At @wbcsd.bsky.social, we’re focused on helping business play a value creating role in building a more resilient, sustainable, and vibrant economy: one that is best for all people and the planet.

I’d like to wish all my fellow Americans at home and abroad a meaningful and enjoyable Fourth of July as we remind ourselves of the longstanding values that shaped our country.

And for those who’ve served, a special thanks, as your service gives this day its meaning. For me, it’s also personal: my father served, and I think often of the values he embodied: service, responsibility, and quiet strength, especially on days like this.

We do this by working with companies to align their strategies with long-term value creation. This is the kind of forward-looking commitment that has always defined progress in America.

Unlocking Zero-Emission Vehicle Adoption: How Innovative Leasing Models Can Drive Market Creation | WBCSD The Global Transport emissions must fall by 25% before 2030 to stay aligned with the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario. While businesses are making bold investments, signaling that the transition is...

We invite financial institutions, policymakers, and business leaders to test and grow this approach. Together, we can drive the system-wide change needed for a future-ready transport system.

#Transport #ElectricTrucks #Logistics #CleanMobility #Innovation

Unlocking Zero-Emission Vehicle Adoption: How Innovative Leasing Models Can Drive Market Creation | WBCSD The Global Transport emissions must fall by 25% before 2030 to stay aligned with the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario. While businesses are making bold investments, signaling that the transition is...

The @wbcsd.bsky.social is helping speed up the shift to cleaner transport. We're building practical models that can be scaled by aligning public and private plans, identifying infrastructure needs, showing where demand exists, and reducing investment risks.

Corporate climate action isn't just about cutting your own emissions. It also means unlocking new business opportunities by enabling others to decarbonize.

Our new resource on avoided emissions, released during #LCAW2025, helps you navigate this complex landscape: www.wbcsd.org/resources/av...

Future-Proofing Business: How Sustainability Became the CEO Agenda From solar-powered towns to supply chain overhauls, leaders at #RBUSA 2025 revealed how purpose-driven innovation fuels profitability…

At @reuters.com #RBUSA this week, industry leaders across sectors gathered to explore what's redefining the business landscape.

From the mainstage where I moderated a keynote, to roundtables I joined, one thing was clear: the companies to thrive are those that embed sustainability in all functions.

Navigating the investment case for co-located long-duration energy storage: Delivering 3x Renewables by 2030 | WBCSD Building more renewable energy is essential, but it is not enough on its own. Without solutions like Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) to address the intermittency of renewable production, the trans...

Explore this publication to see how businesses and policymakers can drive forward the integration of LDES for a resilient future.

#RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

Navigating the investment case for co-located long-duration energy storage: Delivering 3x Renewables by 2030 | WBCSD Building more renewable energy is essential, but it is not enough on its own. Without solutions like Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) to address the intermittency of renewable production, the trans...

This resource offers a forward-looking perspective on how LDES and renewable energy co-location (hybrid solutions) can transform the energy sector by unlocking greater renewable capacity, reducing emissions, and delivering clean, reliable power when it’s needed most.

Navigating the investment case for co-located long-duration energy storage: Delivering 3x Renewables by 2030 | WBCSD Building more renewable energy is essential, but it is not enough on its own. Without solutions like Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) to address the intermittency of renewable production, the trans...

LDES is the key to addressing intermittency in renewable production, providing the flexibility needed to balance supply and demand over hours or even days.

In partnership with ERM and leading energy sector companies, @wbcsd.bsky.social presents a new publication.