Australian Businesses Driving Sustainability
The Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSD Australia) is the national peak body representing forward-thinking companies and organisations that are working towards the transition to a sustainable Australia. Our mission is to accelerate this transition by making sustainable business more successful.
We are the Australian partner of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Previously known as Sustainable Business Australia, our members come from all sectors and industries, representing more than 150,000 employees across Australia.
Our members believe that by integrating social and environmental impacts with financial results, business lowers its risk profile, makes better decisions and creates the solutions needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Events
Reporting with the GRI Standards 2021Tue, 20 MayMelbourne- Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards 2021Thu, 22 MayMelbourne
Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability ReportingFri, 23 MayMelbourne- Reporting with the GRI Standards 2021Tue, 08 JulyVirtual Event
Our Work
We advocate for sustainable policy in Australia, represent our members on the global stage and partner with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations to deliver on our six key work programs: Cities & Mobility, Energy and Climate Change; Food & Nature; Redefining Value; People & Society; and Circular Economy.
Countdown to INC 5.2: Preparing Australian Businesses for the Global Plastics Treaty | BCSDA Webinar
BCSDA @ THE COPs I Strategic Briefings on UN Environmental Negotiations
Partnering for Net Zero Cities: Industry & Research Collaboration through the CRC
Member Spotlight
ANL Acts for Planet with 1st LNG Powered Sailing to Australia
ANL, as part of the CMA CGM Group, continues to show leadership in the journey to net zero carbon by 2050 with its latest move into lower emission maritime fuels. This month, Australia will see the first container ship voyage powered by LNG.
The vessel undertaking this voyage is the CMA CGM Baalbeck, an 8,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG powered newbuilding which is also compatible with low carbon energies such as biomethane and e-methane. The CMA CGM Baalbeck will call Patrick Terminal’s in Melbourne followed by calls in Sydney, Adelaide and Fremantle after making its way from Southeast Asia.
You can read more here.
BCSD Australia creates the business case for sustainability through the development of tools, research and business models. These scalable science-based solutions deliver measurable impact and enable our members to engage at the highest level, influencing the agenda as well as demonstrating leadership.
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