There is a lot of soul searching going on …
After my recent visits to Australia, Turkey, Japan and Korea and my discussions with international business leaders, I am struck by how many countries (and companies) are searching for their role in a...
View ArticleFocussing on Asia & the environment
Two important developments will have profound impacts on business and on future WBCSD activities: The first is Asia’s growing prominence on the world’s political and economic stage. In November, I will...
View ArticleIt seemed like a good idea at the time
The governments came further in Cancùn than I and many others expected and managed to keep the “negotiations train on the tracks”. The Cancùn Agreement needs a lot of refinement and further details but...
View ArticleWelcome to the “Turbulent Teens”
Welcome to 2011 and to the “Turbulent Teens,” as we call this decade in our Vision 2050 report. In the report, we outline the innovations and transformations needed in the next 10 years to put the...
View ArticleTransitioning during the “Turbulent Teens”
The world is facing challenges that require a major transformation in how we manage companies and govern the world, particularly in the next 10 years, “The Turbulent Teens” as the WBCSD calls this...
View ArticleWhose responsibility is it?
During the last month, when I look at what’s going on in the world, I increasingly ask myself the question: “Whose responsibility is it?” Who decides what risks are worth taking and who is responsible...
View ArticleWhere Are We Going?
I have seldom seen the kind of confusion and disarray in international politics that I experience today in the energy and climate area, following the Fukushima disaster and the German decision to stop...
View ArticlePeter Bakker appointed as new WBCSD President
Last year, I informed the Executive Committee (ExCo) of my intent to step down as President following my turning 65 in August 2011. By the end of this year, I will have served as President of the WBCSD...
View ArticleBusiness solutions for a sustainable world
A few weeks ago, the WBCSD adopted a new tagline: “business solutions for a sustainable world.” Compared to our previous tagline, “dedicated to making a difference,” this may seem like a minor change....
View ArticleRio+20: an opportunity to accelerate sustainable development
With governments, business and civil society all busy preparing for Rio+20 next June, I can’t help but reflect back to the very first Earth Summit in 1992. It’s on the eve of that Summit that we...
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