Presentation Overview From Vision 2050 to Action2020: Overview Project status and implementation strategy A platform for transformational change

Action2020 Overview

What does a sustainable world look like? How can we realize it? Vision 2050: Key questions What does a sustainable world look like? How can we realize it? What are the roles business can play in ensuring more rapid progress toward that world?

Nine billion people living well within the limits of the planet Vision 2050 Nine billion people living well within the limits of the planet

Vision 2050: Platform for dialogue Vision2050 provides a comprehensible and engaging platform for: Identifying the gap between today and 2050 Developing transformation pathways and highlighting areas for action Clarifying the business role Quantifying market potential Identifying next steps

Vision 2050: outcomes A recognition of the need for radical change to make Vision 2050 a reality. Nine key sectoral pathways that lead to the vision. Significant opportunities identified for business. Business is the key provider of the transformational solutions required to reach Vision 2050.

Vision 2050 Roadmap

Going in the wrong direction…

Vision 2050 Action2020 From Vision 2050 to Action2020 Long-term vision Pathways for transformation of society Qualitative approach Action2020 Short-term action Must-Haves grounded in science Implementation of business solutions Actions by companies and enablers of scale Quantitative metrics and monitoring process

Action2020 Sets the Foundation for Transformational Change Providing a global platform for delivering business solutions at scale. Driving transformation toward Vision 2050 while addressing urgent planetary and societal challenges. Supporting action agenda aligned with the strategic drivers and priorities of business.

Participating Companies 16 Co-chairs

Participating Companies 26 Core Group Members

A Joint Initiative

Societal Must-Haves (2020 Goal) Action2020 Architecture Vision 2050 Priority Areas Societal Must-Haves (2020 Goal) Business Solutions Technologies, Practices, New Business Models, Standards/Certifications Measurement/ Reporting Tracking/Verification Actions by Companies Enablers of Scale Policy & Institutional Requirements Company Sector Value Chain Financing & Investment Partnership & Collaboration

Planetary Boundaries Framework

Original Science Priorities 17

Current Priority Areas 1 2 3 Climate change Nutrients elements Ecosystems 4 5 6 Harmful substances Freshwater Basic needs and rights 7 Skills and employment 8 Sustainable lifestyles 9 Food Informed by Stockholm Resilience Centre-led scientific consultation Informed by work of international organizations, research organizations and the Action2020 Project Team

Project status and implementation strategy

Action2020 will unfold in 4 Phases over 2013 2014 - 2020 Phase 4 Istanbul CM Project Synthesis Phase 3 Develop Measurement Framework Phase 2 Defining Societal Must-Haves and Developing Business Solutions Phase 1 Agreeing on Science Priorities / / Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov ……. 2020

Phase 1: Agreeing Science Priorities Solicit input from: Action2020 Societal Must-Haves Natural Science Social Science & key international conventions Action 2020 Priority Areas

Phase 2: Defining Societal Must-Haves and Developing Business Solutions Project Co-chairs to agree final set of Societal Must-Haves Actions by companies Project members select working group for each Priority Area Business Solutions Enablers of scale Input by WBCSD sector projects, Regional Network and others

Action2020 Working Groups: Deliverables 1. Societal Must Have 2. Business Role Statement 3. Business Solutions Portfolio 4. Synthesis and Implementation Plan

Business Solution Portfolio DELIVERED AT SCALE Key solution Existing solution set Transformational new solution for 2020 Key solution cluster(s) ……….

Project Status & Implementation Challenges Defining/agreeing Must Haves Managing the Business Solutions Portfolio Additionality Interdependencies Re-aligning with Vision 2050

Platform for transformational change

Global platform for transformational business action on sustainable development

Realizing the opportunity Science-based Priority Areas Agreement on Societal Must-Haves Business solutions that drive transformational action Company leadership & engagement in global agenda for solution implementation and advocacy Buy-in and engagement from key ‘external’ stakeholders

Policy engagement and action will be critical to success Implementation of Action 2020, at scale, depends on supporting public policies that are developed and implemented in relation to applicable working group business solutions.  Leveraging governments, international organizations & multilateral forums will further enable applicable business solutions to create considerable impact and influence.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Ecosystem Degradation Policy platforms & outlets for business solutions (e.g. Natural Capital) Natural Capital Priority Areas UNFCCC COP UN Climate Leadership Summit IPCC AR5 WEF Annual Meeting UN System - MDG/SDGs - UNEP - UNSG office OECD WTO EU Institutions Green Growth - 3GF - GGGI - GGKP WEF Governments - China (CCICED) - US - India - France - Korea - Turkey - Australia - Engagement of RN Climate Change Release of Nutrients Ecosystem Degradation Harmful Substances Fresh Water UNCBD UNCDP COPs UNCBD TEEB World Conservation Congress WAVES SAICM ICCA OECD World Water Forum Stockholm Water Week

Regional Network (64 national offices)

Alignment to Potential UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 33

Contacts Matthew Lynch Action2020 Project Director (WBCSD) Matthew.Lynch@wbcsd.org Chris Perceval Action2020 Project Director (WRI) CPerceval@wri.org

Additional Slides

Key Action2020 Terminology Defined Priority Areas Societal Must-Haves Business Solutions Planetary & Societal Priorities for 2020 informed by the scientific community and other international experts. Goals that must be met by 2020 to achieve Vision 2050. They are: Informed by science Outcome-based Measurable Actionable by business Inspiring Actions led by business to achieve one or more 2020 Must-Have(s), that are: Scalable: Can be implemented at scale and adapted locally. Measurable: Progress and impact are measurable. Beyond Business-as-Usual. Delivers quantifiable progress beyond business-as-usual

Phase 1: Agreeing Science Priorities Solicit input from: Action2020 Societal Must-Haves Natural Science Social Science & key international conventions Action 2020 Priority Areas

Phase 3: Develop Measurement Framework Develop framework for measuring the progress against the Must-Haves and the impact of solutions Develop process to mobilize regional networks and an implementation plan Launch of the Framework for Action in Istanbul Develop process for monitoring actions at company/ Sector/value chain level

Objectives of Action2020 Set the sustainable business agenda for the decade and share it with the global business community as a platform for ambitious joint action (SDGs). Allow companies and sectors to develop and engage in transformational business action for sustainable development. Help businesses understand the scientific, social, and economic needs of the planet and develop business solutions to address them. Become the priority-setting framework for the WBCSD and WRI corporate engagement.

Action2020 Architecture – Illustrative Example Vision 2050 Freshwater Freshwater use by municipal, industrial, and agricultural users is in balance with renewable supplies and ecosystem requirements. Priority Areas Replenish water consumption (return to communities and nature an amount of water equal to what you consume) Societal Must-Haves (2020 Goal) Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard Certification Wastewater treatment & recycling Business Solutions Technologies, Practices, New Business Models, Standards/Certifications Measurement/ Reporting Tracking/Verification Replenish X% of consumed water by 2020 Actions & Commitments by Companies Enablers of Scale Water pricing Policy & Institutional Requirements Meet AWS Gold or Platinum levels by 2020 Company Sector Value Chain Financing & Investment Partnership & Collaboration Public investment in water infrastructure Recycle 100% of produced wastewater by 2020 40

Ecosystem Degradation Policy platforms & outlets for business solutions (e.g. Natural Capital) Natural Capital Priority Areas UNFCCC COP UN Climate Leadership Summit IPCC AR5 WEF Annual Meeting UN System - MDG/SDGs - UNEP - UNSG office OECD WTO EU Institutions Green Growth - 3GF - GGGI - GGKP WEF Governments - China (CCICED) - US - India - France - Korea - Turkey - Australia - Engagement of RN Climate Change Release of Nutrients Ecosystem Degradation Harmful Substances Fresh Water UNCBD UNCDP COPs UNCBD TEEB World Conservation Congress WAVES SAICM ICCA OECD World Water Forum Stockholm Water Week

Communications Deliverables communicated on Microsite Initiative summary (short publication, PPT, infographics) Messages to key stakeholders (multi-media, incl. videos) Societal Must Haves Business Solutions Company engagement and action Video messages from Action2020 CEOs Executive Briefs and other core documents Measurement framework How businesses/non-businesses can join/support Action2020.