wbcsd bet implementation guide

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business solutions for a sustainable world

Business Ecosystems Training Learn how to BETter manage your ecosystem

impact & dependence

Implementation guide

Overview and tips to run a Business Ecosystems Training session


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Mainstreaming ecosystem considerations into business is becoming increasinglyimportant in order to deal with the challenges o a resource-constrained world.However, some links between ecosystems and the business bottom line are stillunknown or new to many companies.

The WBCSD has developed tools to help companies assess and value their ecosystem risks and opportunities, such as the Corporate Ecosystem Services Review and the Guide to Corporate Ecosystem Valuation . However, a gap remainsin building the skills companies need to improve their ecosystem management.Helping close this learning gap is precisely what the Business EcosystemsTraining (BET) program aims to do.

I would like to thank all those who contributed to the development o BET,in particular KPMG or developing the curriculum design and ensuringthe program is jam-packed with interactive exercises, real case studies andchallenging questions. I would also like to greatly thank the BET AdvisoryCommittee or all o their in-kind support in ensuring the high quality, businessrelevance and environmental accuracy o the material.

BET is straight orward to use and is designed to be easily customized or aspecifc company, industrial sector or geography. I strongly urge companiesto use this gold mine o training material and build the skills they need. I alsoencourage non-business organizations to use BET when engaging with businessand join us on our journey towards the BETter management o our ecosystems.

Peter BakkerPresident, WBCSD

1 The BET Advisory Committee was composedo : WBCSD members DuPont, EDP, Eni,Hitachi, Kimberly-Clark, KPMG, Mondi, Natura,PwC, Shell and Veolia; WBCSD RegionalNetwork partners BCSD Brazil, FundacinEntorno, BCSD Portugal, Business Philippines or the Environment; External organizations IMD,International Union or Conservation o Nature,Natural Capital Project, Sustain Value, UNCTAD,

Virginia Tech.

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Business Ecosystems Training (BET) course is a reely-available capacity buildingprogram to increase the knowledge and understanding o the links betweenecosystems and business. The objective o BET course is to equip companieswith the skills they need to better manage their impacts and dependencieson ecosystems and the services that they provide. The program draws onthe wealth o WBCSD materials, methodologies and tools that have beendeveloped over the past 10 years.

BET has been developed by the World Business Council or SustainableDevelopment (WBCSD) in collaboration with KPMG and an advisory committeethat brings together some o the worlds largest companies, NGOs, UN relatedorganizations, and academic institutions. All content is based on a combinationo WBCSD material, member company case studies and publically availableresources. The course content has been approved or use by the WBCSD, theadvisory committee, and member companies whose material has been used(see Figure 1 or the project overview).

This collaborative development process makes BET a unique tool or learningabout the links between ecosystems and business. The course combinesexperience rom the worlds leading business voice on ecosystems, together with the scientifc knowledge and expertise rom the NGO world, combinedwith academic and learning rigor rom universities and training institutions.BET has been designed to get employees rom di erent unctions and businessunits thinking not only about ecosystems and the services they provide, butalso how their organization can impact or depend on them. It is structured as

our modules, which gradually go into more detail on the topic, depending onthe needs o the learner.

Figure 1: Project overview

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This implementation guide has been developed to introduce the trainingcourse to those considering whether to use BET in their company or organization. The implementation guide is split into the ollowing sevensections:

The business case or BET.

Course overview.

Audience.

Pack structure and additional tips or running the course.

Terms o use and suggested course evaluation.

Further in ormation and resources.

Annex.

This is, in principle, a linear training program, i.e. the audience needs to olloweach module one a ter the other. However, the modules are developed in sucha way to allow them to be used individually i necessary (e.g. module 3 couldbe used on its own, or an audience that already have some environmental andsustainability expertise). There ore the materials provided should be tailoredprior to delivering the course, in order to ensure that the specifc needs o theparticipants are met.

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E ectively managing ecosystems can make companies more competitive,more resilient to shocks, more agile in a ast-changing world, and more likelyto attract and hold customers and the best employees. It can also improverelationships with regulators, banks, insurers and fnancial markets.

Why use BET? BET is being developed by the WBCSD or its member companies, but is made widely available to all stakeholders. The objectives o the training are to:

Increase awareness, knowledge and understanding o the links betweenecosystems and business.

Equip sta in companies with skills to better manage the ecosystems theyimpact and depend on.

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Learning about ecosystemswhy this matters

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This section o the guide outlines the learning objectives and key topics coveredby each module.

Module 1 Understanding the links betweenecosystem services and business

By the end of the module, trainees will be able to:

1 Demonstrate an understanding o the key terms and concepts aroundbiodiversity, ecosystems, ecosystem services, environment and sustainability.

2 Identi y the direct and indirect drivers and causes or biodiversity andecosystem changes and impacts, and the impacts and dependency o companies on ecosystems services.

3 Understand the link between wider sustainability issues and ecosystemsservices.

4 Describe the business case or managing ecosystems, and identi y thespecifc business case or their own company, rom the perspective o bothrisk and opportunity.

5 Understand some o the basic regulatory and policy rameworks currently inplace as a key driver o change (module 4 will cover this topic in detail).

6 Retain knowledge that will help them add value to their organization.

Key topics or module 1 include:

1 An introduction to the concepts o ecosystems, ecosystem services andmanaging ecosystem services.

2 The global ecosystems challenge and the drivers o change.

3 Case studies to illustrate concepts and the business case.

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1 Defne key terms and concepts with regard to measuring ecosystem servicesimpacts and dependencies.

2 Understand the business case or assessing impacts and dependencies onecosystems.

3 Apply the Ecosystem Services Review (ESR) ramework/methodology toidenti y impacts and dependencies on ecosystems services.

4 Conduct an initial assessment o their companys impacts, ollowing theapplication o the ESR in a case study and the action planning exercise toidenti y relevant and applicable tools.


1 Measuring ecosystem services change, e.g. change in reshwater availability.

2 Introduction to concepts and tools available or measuring impacts anddependencies.

3 Action planning: identi ying where delegates can apply these concepts intheir own organizations.

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1 Identi y the business case or valuing ecosystems services.

2 Understand the principles and key stages o a Corporate Ecosystem Valuation.

3 Examine case studies o companies which have commissioned valuationstudies, and understand how and when it is appropriate to screen and useecosystem valuation.


1 An introduction to the concepts o environmental economics andenvironmental valuation.

2 An introduction to Corporate Ecosystem Valuation (CEV).

3 Case study walkthroughs and the application o screening criteria todetermine the need or valuation.

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1 Defne key policies and policy mechanisms or addressing and mitigatingenvironmental impact, as well as enhancing business practice or better management.

2 Identi y the business case or managing and mitigating impacts.

3 Apply the mitigation hierarchy i.e., develop ideas on how their companycan mitigate, o set and provide compensation or their impacts.

4 Identi y how regulatory rameworks and policy mechanisms relate to adelegates employer, through action planning.


1 An introduction to mitigation concepts, along with case studies andwalkthroughs.

2 A review o some international and local legislation.

3 A review o case studies applying compensatory and o setting rameworks.

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BET has been developed in English. However, the WBCSD is actively looking or translation and implementation partners.

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Who needs to know about ecosystems in your company? In short, the answer to this is everyone. However, in practice, this is dependent on both thecompanys overall position and achievements on ecosystems, and the needs o individual employees. Some companies have been working on the ecosystemsagenda or the past 15 years, and the basic concepts are well established withincompany systems and processes, including business principles, procurementpolicies, and site operations. Other companies are newer to the agenda andare just beginning to defne key terms and issues, and exploring what impactand dependency they might have on ecosystem services. Employees also havedi erent knowledge and experience requirements dependent on their unction,responsibilities and role.

BET could be used to convince top management o the business case or identi ywhich tools and methodologies to use. For companies with a more establishedecosystems strategy, BET could be used to get as many employees as possiblethinking about what ecosystems mean within their own work. Potentialaudiences include not only Sustainable Development and Health, Sa ety andEnvironment specialists, but also employees working in procurement, fnance or local site managers. This will also depend on the companys strategy regardingthe integration o ecosystems related topics in decision-making. Further detailsrelating to the audience, including any pre-requisites or each module, are givenwithin the Facilitator Notes or specifc modules.

The maximum recommended number of delegates for any module is 20

Learning will not be uni orm and employees rom the shop oor to executiveboard room will need a tailored package to meet their di erent needs. The

ollowing list details the di erent ways BET could be leveraged within a company:

To develop specialist pro essional skills, or example o environmentalscientists, health and sa ety o fcers, or sustainable development managersand to re ect the particular issues related to di erent business unctions

rom purchasing to communications, and rom design to transportation.

To deepen knowledge and understanding o ecosystem services or keydecision makers building on their own experience and judgment as wellas the experiences o others, within the company and outside.

To complement company-specifc training programs. For example,embedding understanding o existing policies or biodiversity andecosystem services in a training on companys business principles, or

commitment to environmental ootprint reduction.

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Facilitators should consider the range o di erent types o delegate and skillsets, in addition to how the course complements training courses that arealready available (see Table 1 or recommendations as to which modules suitdi erent audiences).

Table 2 shows the di erent levels o knowledge attainment relating to thelinks between business and ecosystems. The BET 4 module course covers:

Awareness, Understanding and Application in detail, while touching onIntegration and Leadership.

Levels o attainment o ecosystems in business:Awareness: A broad appreciation o ecosystems and how they might a ectbusiness decision making.

Understanding: A basic knowledge o some o the issues, with thecompetence to apply this to specifc activities.

Application: The ability to supplement this basic knowledge o the issueswith the competence to apply this to specifc activities.

Integration: An in-depth understanding o the issues and expertise inapplying this to the business decision making process.

Leadership: The ability to help managers across the company operate in away that ully integrates ecosystems in the decision making process.

Table 1: Recommendedmodules categorized by

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2 Adapted rom the UK Department or Tradeand Industry Competency ramework or Corporate Social Responsibility

Audience Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4

General(no background)

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General(some background)

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Specialist O R R R

Senior Management R O O R

CEO and Board O O O O

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Table 2: Levels o knowledgeattainment

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The ollowing fgure shows a screenshot o the Facilitator Notes and their layout. There is one section or each session, which gives an overall summaryo the session timings, and some basic in ormation in relation to running thetraining course. For more detailed guidelines please re er to the Facilitator Notes available or each module.

The level o ecosystems training needed or any company will vary,depending on the nature o its business, its operating environment, legislativerequirements, and any additional considerations, such as specifc CSR programrequirements or special circumstances. These cannot be addressed by asingle product. There ore, as with any training program, the BET course willbe o most value when tailored to meet the specifc needs o a particular audience. BET is designed as a stand-alone program; however, BET can build

on relevant training initiatives that are already in place, such as an induction or sustainability program.

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Session 2:Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services the basics(cont.)

Facilitators' notes Media/activity/handout guidance

Slide 22: 2 minutes

Sources:

Slide 13 Connecting the dots (2005), WBCSDhttp://www.wbcsd.org/pages/edocument/edocumentdetails.aspx?id=23&nosearchcontextkey=true (link to connecting the dots at the bottom of thepage).

Corporate Ecosystem Services Review (2008) WBCSD. [online].[Accessed 2 August 2011]. Available from:http://www.wbcsd.org/pages/edocument/edocumentdetails.aspx?id=28&nosearchcontextkey=true

Instructions:

Facilitator talk through the following: The cultural services are the non-material benefits obtained from ecosystems. The tourism i ndustry, for example, relies on these services to attract vacationers. On the other hand, many companies face risks due to the impacts they have on iconicspecies and ecosystems on which people place high ethical or religiousvalue.

[Optional Interactive exercise]

Facilitator to ask for the delegates to shout out examples of culturalservices, collecting them on a flip chart, before revealing them on theslide. Facilitator to talk through the cultural services on the slide andcompare to those shouted out by the delegates.

Provide an example of one of the following:

Recreation: Recreational pleasure people derive from natural or cultivated ecosystems (e.g. hiking, camping, bird watching, going onsafari).

Ecotourism: travel and tourism specifically relating to the naturalenvironment or wildlife locations.

Spiritual and religious value e.g. those derived from sacred landsand rivers,

Ethical and existence values: The spiritual, religious, aesthetic,intrinsic, existence, or other values people attach to ecosystems,landscapes, or species. This can also include cultural heritagevalues, for example, many societies place high value on themaintenance of either historically important landscapes.

Education values e.g. the use of ecosystems and nature for education

Emphasize that biodiversity underpins all of these services

Facilitator notes providingrecommended timing for thesession, instructions for delivery/activities andbackground information for the slide

Screenshots detailing thespecific slides to be presentedin this section of the module


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BET has been developed in a exible way so that companies can customize thematerial to suit their needs. You might consider adding your own corporatelogo, to ensure it looks like a corporate learning tool. You may consider integrating key messages and content within BET, to ensure it is consistentwith your corporate strategy and direction. This could include using your owncase studies/materials, inserting quotes and re erences, signposting to internalmaterials, etc. In order to acilitate this, specifc slides and content that can becustomized are identifed by the ollowing text [Customize]. The [Customize]tag is shown on main slides and within the Facilitator Notes. In addition,certain activities allow or a number o di erent options, only one o whichshould be used within a particular training course and additional notes. Theseare identifed by the bold green text.

The Facilitator Notes are made in such a way that pro essionals with a goodbackground in environment and sustainability are able to deliver the courseby themselves, and tailor it to their specifc needs (please re er to the aboveCustomization section).

We suggest two acilitators deliver the course:

A specialist with a background in environment and sustainability.This could be a pro essional rom the Sustainable Development,Environment, Health & Sa ety, or Corporate Social ResponsibilityDepartment.

An experienced acilitator with background in learning anddevelopment. This could be a pro essional rom the TrainingDepartment.

As Module 3 is more technical, the use o an environmental economist mayhelp present this module more e ectively.

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Additional points or consideration:

Facilitators should be amiliar with running workshops, and eelconfdent in exploring di erent alternatives or running ice breakers,team quizzes and getting energy into the room through di erentactivities.

Facilitators should also be amiliar with standard training techniques,such as setting ground rules, and the use o an issues parking lotduring the course o the workshop.

There are also a number o di erent ways to run the training exercises.Facilitators can split delegates into groups and run team based competitions,or convert some elements o the course, such as the knowledge checks intoquizzes or individuals.

There are a number o success actors in the implementation o BET that willhelp to ensure the e ectiveness o the learning module.

Senior support and leadership this ensures that learners are able toimplement any ideas that emerge rom the training, and that employeessee consistent messages across the organization.

Learning incentives there are various ways to implement BET themost obvious distinction is between making it a mandatory or voluntaryprogram. I it is a voluntary initiative, in particular, you may like to consider how to best advertise the training.

Learner support help individual learners to align thinking rom theprogram into their daily activities/responsibilities, and trans er learning tothe workplace.

The ollowing table suggests three di erent options or running BET:

As a standalone 2.5 day course.

As two separate training blocks, i.e., a 1 day introduction ollowed by a urther 1.5 day course.

As separate modules.

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Full 2 B M

Module 1

S1: Ice breaker & introduction R R R

S2: Basic concepts R R R

S3: Introduction to policy trends R R R

S4: Identifying key ecosystem services R R R

S5: The global ecosystem challenge R R R

S6: Case study and exercise R R R

S7: Knowledge check R R R

S8a: Recap business case for action R R R

S8b: Business response R R R

S9: Wrap-up X X R

Module 2

S1: Ice breaker & introduction X X R

OS 1: Introduction R R X


S3: Introduction to policy trends O O R

S4: The business case for action R R R


S6: Brainstorming the business case R R R

S7: Identifying ecosystem impacts and dependence O O R

S8: Knowledge share R R R

S9: Introduction to the Ecosystems Service Review R R R

S10: Introduction to tools, frameworks andmethodologies

R R R

S11: Wrap-up X R R

O OPTIONALR REQUIREDX NOT APPLICABLE,

Full 2.5 FULL COURSE,2B 2 BLOCK COURSE,

M STANDALONE MODULES

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Table 4: Suggested curricula

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Full 2 B M

Module 3

S1: Ice breaker & introduction X R R

OS1: Introduction R X X


S3: Introduction to policy trends O R R


S5: Identify the business case for valuing ecosystems R R R

S6: Knowledge share R R R

S7: Undertaking ecosystem valuation a brief introduction to the CEV

R R R

S8: Screening for Corporate Ecosystem Valuation(CEV)

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S9: Ecosystem valuation techniques R R R

S10: CEV supporting tools and methodologies R R R

S11: Wrap-up X X R

Module 4

S1: Ice breaker & introduction X X R

OS1: Introduction R R X


S3: Introduction to policy trends O O R


S5: Mitigation hierarchy R R R

S6: Compensation and offsetting R R R

S7: Reporting and indicators R R R

S8: Policy frameworks R R R

S9: Wrap-up X R R

OS9: Wrap-up modules 1-4 R O X

O OPTIONALR REQUIREDX NOT APPLICABLE,

Full 2.5 FULL COURSE,2B 2 BLOCK COURSE,

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As with any training program, it is important to monitor BET and assess itsimpact. Most companies will already have their own evaluation systems inplace, and there ore we have just highlighted some overall considerationsbelow:

Take up: how many people completed the training, at what level/with whatresponsibilities.

Learner response: what was the immediate eedback rom attendees?

Learning: perhaps some time a ter the program, attendees can review whatthey have learned, and assess how much they have retained.

Behavior: what has changed in employee behavior or in company conductas a result o the program?

An example o a course evaluation document is shown in the Annex or theseguidelines.

Di erent people will need a blend o training and pro essional development,depending on their skills, experience, roles and responsibilities. Further supportin their development may include:

Follow up activities to support putting BET plans and learning into action.

Specialist training needed to deepen understanding and skills in the areas o ecosystems that have specifc relevance to own area o work.

Company specifc training to embed understanding o policies and systemsconcerning ecosystems.

Continued integration o ecosystems skills and knowledge within ongoingmanagement training.

Further in ormation about the course can be ound on the WBCSD EcosystemsFocus Area homepage:

http://www.wbcsd.org/work-program/ecosystems.aspx

In addition, a re erence list is provided at the end o each modules mainpresentation pack.

Any questions on BET should be addressed to: [email protected]

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We would like to sincerely thank you or participating in this training course. Inorder to refne the use o this course or uture participants, we would like your eedback on several aspects o the training that you attended today.

There are two types o question:

Type A: you will be presented with a statement and asked whether you agreeor disagree with it on a fve point scale, i.e.

Type B: you will be asked a question and will need to provide details and com-ment on specifc aspects o the course.

Please mark an X to indicate whether you agree with the ollowing statements(as shown above), and give additional details and longer answers in the boxesprovided.

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Stronglydisagree Disagree

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Course: BET module X

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Name:..

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Statements and or questionsStronglydisagree Disagree

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Statements and or questionsStronglydisagree Disagree

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A2 . I found Module X engagingthroughout

A3 . The facilitators presentedfacts and theory in a way thatwas relevant for my business

A4 . The supporting materialswere clear and engaging

A5 . I achieved the learningobjectives outlined at the startof the course

B1 . If you disagree, pleaseprovide further details

Course content and embedding

A6 .The length of module X wasappropriate (4 hours)

A7 . The module wascomprehensive as an [list thepurpose of the module]

A8 . BET module X was clear and easy to understand

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Individual sessions

B3 . Please select the three most effective sessions

Session 1 [Add session title]


Session xxx [Add session title]

Please explain why you selected these 3sessions.

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B4 . Please select the three least effective sessions



Session xxx [Add session title]Please explain why you selected these 3sessions.

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General questions

B5 . What would you like to have seen in addition to the current topics covered?

B6 . Which elements of BET module X apply to your company/organization?

B7 . How will you include ecosystem services into your everyday work?


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The WBCSD Ecosystems Focus Area would like to thank Stephanie Hime andStewart McMahon (KPMG) or their role as curriculum developers, ViolaineBerger (WBCSD) or leading the project, and the members o the AdvisoryCommittee, who steered the development process and reviewed the contentdevelopment.

Member companies: Amanda de Santis (DuPont), Sara Goulartt (EDP),Roberto Boss (Eni), Ayako Kohno (Hitachi), David Spitzley (Kimberly-Clark),Peter Gardiner (Mondi), Stephanie Klabin (Natura), Fabio Spinelli (Natura),

Will Evison (PwC), El rida Hughes (Shell), Mikkel Kallesoe (Shell), Michel Mori(Veolia).

Regional Network partners: Ma alda Monteiro (BCSD Portugal), FernandaGimenez (CEBDS-BCSD Brazil), Beatriz Aylagaz (Fundacin Entorno), Lisa Inez

Antonio (Philippines Business or the Environment).

External organizations: Michael Yaziji (IMD), Rodney Abson (IUCN), GiuliaCarbone (IUCN), Keith Wheeler (IUCN), Emily McKenzie. James Spurgeon(Sustain Value), Eduardo Escobedo Reachi (UNCTAD), Barbabra McCutchan(Virginia Tech).

We would also like to thank Kerry ten Kate (BBOP) and Suzanne Ozment (WRI) or their valuable eedback on the material.

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The World Business Council or Sustainable Development is a CEO-ledorganization o orward-thinking companies that galvanizes the globalbusiness community to create a sustainable uture or business, society andthe environment. Together with its members, the Council applies its respectedthought leadership and e ective advocacy to generate constructive solutionsand take shared action. Leveraging its strong relationships with stakeholders asthe leading advocate or business, the Council helps drive debate and policychange in avor o sustainable development solutions.

The WBCSD provides a orum or its 200 member companies who representall business sectors, all continents and a combined revenue o more than $7trillion to share best practices on sustainable development issues and todevelop innovative tools that change the status quo. The Council also benefts

rom a network o 60 national and regional business councils and partner organizations, a majority o which are based in developing countries.

www.wbcsd.org

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http://www.wbcsd.org/http://www.wbcsd.org/


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Business Ecosystems Training (BET) is a capacity building program released inthe name o the WBCSD. It is the result o a collaborative e ort by memberso the WBCSD Secretariat, senior executives rom KPMG and an AdvisoryCommittee composed o member companies, Regional Network partners,NGOs, UN and academic institutions. A wide range o members revieweddra ts, thereby ensuring that BET broadly represents the majority o the

WBCSD membership. It does not mean, however, that every member companyagrees with every word.

Business Ecosystems Training (BET) has been prepared or capacity buildingonly, and does not constitute pro essional advice. You should not act upon thein ormation contained in BET without obtaining specifc pro essional advice.No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracyor completeness o the in ormation contained in BET and its translations indi erent languages, and, to the extent permitted by law, WBCSD, KPMG,members o the Advisory Committee, their members, employees and agentsdo not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty o care or anyconsequences o you or anyone else acting, or re raining to act, in reliance onthe in ormation contained in this capacity building program or or any decisionbased on it.

Copyright World Business Council or Sustainable DevelopmentFebruary 2012

ISBN: 978-3-940388-85-8

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