Sustainability is the buzzword of our times and rightly so, as a post-pandemic world comes to grips with a climate crisis that threatens not just our way of life but our very existence. The WBCSD supports businesses that are committed to sustainable action and helps those looking to implement changes to decarbonise their companies

The roadmap to an innovative future in the automotive industry is one that is continually adapting as sustainability and technological advancements both play their role

We are now in a race against time to mitigate the effects of climate change. Calls for phasing out fossil-fuel subsidies and introducing a carbon price were largely ignored in 2015, but the financial markets must answer those calls now

The link between the health of the planet and our own health is a well-established and almost immutable law. By greening its facility, one hospital is setting the example for sustainability

Wind power delivers the energy society wants. Unleashing its full potential will require an acceleration of investment and navigating complex supply chain and permit issues if we are to break into a new frontier of floating wind, writes utilities firm Iberdrola

Many aspects of life as we knew it changed irrevocably when the global pandemic hit, and even though the path to a circular and greener economy was well underway before then, the rebound from COVID-19 should be a catalyst for change in the construction sector

Debt forgiveness, something of a taboo in the previous decade, is now being discussed more frequently, courtesy of the pandemic and climate change

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has turned his attention to the next great emergency facing our planet: climate change

With a longstanding focus on economic growth in the infrastructure sectors, the catastrophic consequences of carbon emissions have been largely ignored. We must now effect necessary change with a view to eliminating carbon emissions completely

Special drawing rights issued by the IMF to help governments across the world tackle the pandemic disproportionately favour high-income countries. More needs to be done to ensure that those who need them most receive the funds

The global food system is unsustainable. While it is worth approximately $8trn annually, its negative impact is valued at roughly $12trn. And this is not the system’s only contradiction

While technological innovations can help the infrastructure industry address and manage the effects of climate change, this is dependent on a willingness to adopt and integrate these solutions with significant investment, as Antonia Di Lorenzo discovers

Hindustan Zinc operates in the state of Rajasthan, which faces the challenge of water scarcity. Hence it falls upon such companies to lead and set an example when it comes to addressing the various challenges of sustainability by utilising digital technology and embracing innovation in all its operations

Desertification in the Sahel region of Africa is advancing quickly. A novel solution that involves planting thousands of trees may help protect the area’s environment and the livelihoods of locals

All businesses have a responsibility to act sustainably, taking social and environmental considerations into account. The semiconductor industry is leading the way in this regard by reducing its carbon footprint and investing in energy-efficient technologies