Action 2020

From Vision 2050 to

Vision 2050 set a pathway toward a world in which 9 billion people can live well, and within the limits of the planet.
Many companies have set sustainability goals
100% renewable energy in operations Reduce ghg emissions 80% by 2040

Global surface temperature change (C)

1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 -0.2 -0.4
Engage smallholder farmers

Reduce freshwater use by 25% by 2015

1970

2012

Use ecosystem valuation in decision-making

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...but it hasn't tipped the scales for a sustainable future.

1.2 Billion People living in poverty

(in 2010)

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Average annual climate-related disasters worldwide

172

2000-2011
Flood

103

Storm

1990s

1980s
22 17

Extreme temp

Drought

Action2020 takes Vision 2050 further with a framework for action.

scaling up the efforts of the private sector globally We're partnering with the scientific community to identify the areas in which business can make the biggest impact.
Vision 2050 Priority Areas

Mother Nature is starting to send invoices back to the world economy.
Johan Rockstrm, Executive Director, Stockholm Resilience Center
Business Solutions
Enablers Enablers of Scale
Policy & Institutional Requirements Financing & Investment Partnership & Collaboration

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Technologies, Practices, New Business Models, Standards/Certifications

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Actions by Companies
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...and bringing together all parts of civil society in developed and developing countries.

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Changing to a time E that resonates IN horizon L with business E ISION 2050 more leaders...

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How?
Science
Sustainable lifestyles

Policy Makers

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Harmful substances Ecosystems Nutrient elements Climate Change

Skills & employment Basic needs & rights Food Water

CUSTOMERS I TALENT

...concrete "business solutions," commitment to action and measurable targets

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that also generate bottom-line results.

Entire organizations need to get on board

The private sector is taking action

The global businesses community is mobilizing to address the urgent needs of the planet and its people through Action2020, a joint venture of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Resources Institute.

200+ Companies

& 15+ MILLION EMPLOYEES

Visit www.wbcsd.org or www.wri.org to learn more about Action2020
Sources: Laurence Chandy, Natasha Ledlie and Veronika Penciakova (Brookings Institution); skepticalscience.com; UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction; Strategy & Business (Booz & Co.); WBCSD; WRI

Measurement / Reporting Tracking / Verification

Societal Must-Haves (2020 Goal)