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

3. Action2020 Overview

4. 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?

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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Vision 2050 Roadmap

9. Going in the wrong direction…

10. 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

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

12. Participating Companies 16 Co-chairs

13. Participating Companies 26 Core Group Members

14. A Joint Initiative

15. 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

16. Planetary Boundaries Framework

17. Original Science Priorities17

18. Current Priority Areas1 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

19. Project status and implementation strategy

20. Action2020 will unfold in 4 Phases over 2013
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 ……

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

22. 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

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

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

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

26. Platform for transformational change

27. Global platform for transformational business action on sustainable development

28. 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

29. 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.

30. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

31. 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

32. Regional Network (64 national offices)

33. Alignment to Potential UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)33

34. Contacts
Matthew Lynch Action2020 Project Director (WBCSD) Chris Perceval Action2020 Project Director (WRI)

35. Additional Slides

36. 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 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

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

38. 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

39. 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.

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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.