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WBCSD - World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Information about WBCSD initiatives.

Harnessing the power of the multinationals

Commentary: The development power of multinationals Paul Lewis lauds the "overwhelmingly beneficial impact" multinational corporations have had in spearheading development throughout Eastern Europe, and encourages a rethink of the role corporations can play in overall global development. The creation of jobs, telecommunications systems and thriving local economies are only a few of the many benefits multinationals can bring, writes Lewis, and such efforts can work in tandem with current government and United Nations programs to help speed up development in the world's poorest regions. International Herald Tribune (2/13)

Sustainable business: the need for new business models in a changing world

Travis Engen, President and CEO, Alcan Inc., is a firm believer in the principle that the "the sustainability of our businesses, their ability to continue to innovate and raise living standards through productivity gains, their ability to build bridges and relationships, and their ability to continue generating wealth that enables reinvestment and growth depend on the creativity and resolve we bring to working with governments, academia, and NGOs toward equitable participation for all societies in the world's marketplace."

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