World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Link to the website: http://www.wbcsd.org

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a coalition of 180 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress.

Our members are drawn from more than 35 countries and 20 major industrial sectors. We also benefit from a global network of 50 national and regional business councils and partner organizations involving some 1,000 business leaders globally.

The WBCSD's activities reflect our belief that the pursuit of sustainable development is good for business and business is good for sustainable development.

Their Mission:

To provide business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development, and to promote the role of eco-efficiency, innovation and corporate social responsibility.

Their Aims:

Our objectives and strategic directions, based on this dedication, include:

• Business leadership:
  To be the leading business advocate on issues connected   with sustainable development.
              
   
• Policy development:
  To participate in policy development in order to create a framework that allows business to contribute effectively to sustainable development.
                        
   
• Best practice:
  To demonstrate business progress in environmental and resource management and corporate social responsibility and to share leading-edge practices among our members.
                          
   
• Global outreach:
  To contribute to a sustainable future for developing   nations and nations in transition.