2011-6-22   Source: WBCSD

The latest edition of the Convention on Biological Diversity  magazineBusiness. 2020 features articles from the WBCSD and members CEMEX, Hitachi, PwC, Rio Tinto, Petrobas, Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., Holcim and CEBDS.

The June issue is dedicated to COP 10 which was held in Nagoya, Japan in October 2010 and offers a glimpse into the numerous events organized by the business sector at the summit. Articles provide insights into how 2020 biodiversity targets can be incorporated into business practices.

• WBCSD Managing Director for Ecosystems, James Griffiths, contributes an article on the interdependencies of business and ecosystems services;
• Vincente Saiso Alva, Corporate Director Sustainability at CEMEX writes about how biodiversity action plans are being implemented;
• Hitachi Sustainability Management, Environmental Strategy Office, Takeshi Takagi expands on how his organization is minimizing risk and exploring BES opportunities;
• William Evison, Manager, Sustainability and Climate Change at PwC talks about how it advises companies on sustainability;
• Rio Tinto Stuart Anstee who is Principal Advisor  Ecosystems Services describes its net positive impact model;
• Monica Linhares, Environmental Manager and Jane Mauro, Technical Consultant, both at Petrobras define the ways in which their organization is incorporating biodiversity into its business strategies;
• Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co. Seiji Kawazoe who is Associate General Manager introduces a strategic roadmap for success in business and biodiversity and ecosystems issues;
• Rashila Tong, Relationship Manager at ICUN outlines how Holcim strives to continually improve its land stewardship performance;
• Marina Grossi, Head of the Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development writes about the importance of managing biodiversity as a