UKBCSD is the voice of
the sector, for the sector.

About us

The UK Business Council for Sustainable Development (UKBCSD) has, for over 25 years, brought together purpose-led businesses committed to advancing sustainable growth across the United Kingdom.

In that time, the Council has played a central role in convening the private sector, supporting innovation, and shaping a more resilient economic future. As the environmental, economic and technological landscape continues to evolve, UKBCSD is entering a new phase, one defined by greater inclusivity, clearer strategic focus, and enhanced influence. This new chapter is set out in our transformational strategy, Refresh25.

Refresh25 builds on the Council’s legacy while repositioning it to lead in the UK’s green transition. The strategy introduces a renewed governance model, a broader and more accessible membership structure, and an ambitious programme of activity aligned with national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.

what we do

The Strategic Pillars of Refresh25

Clean Energy and Infrastructure Resilience: Supporting energy transition, infrastructure decarbonisation, and national resilience.
Green Finance and Investment: Unlocking sustainable finance and enabling access to capital for clean growth and innovation.
Net-Zero Skills and Workforce Development: Building a future-ready workforce through education, training, and sector alignment.
Nature Recovery and Circular Economy: Driving regenerative, resource-efficient practices and embedding nature-based solutions.

70 global network partners

25+ UKBCSD and 200 WBCSD member companies

Part of global network with combined revenue of $8.5 trillion

we value action

As an organisation we support innovators, recognising brilliance and applauding bold, confident action, not just words. Leadership comes through our members, who focus on their collective drive to facilitate change. Our difference is in our commitment to working together, across sectors.

1.
Engage with Government and policy makers to outline Net Zero pathways, aligning the SDGs.
2.
Champion sustainable development nationally and globally; influencing its delivery.
3.
Encourage meaningful steps to hasten UK industry solutions to climate change and economic growth.
4.
Curate a select membership programme for pioneering companies, helping members play an active and crucial role across messaging and representation.
5.
Collaborate with research entities on thought leadership supported by factual data.

our strategy

UKBCSD’s alignment with national strategies and policy frameworks

UKBCSD works in close collaboration with government, aligning business expertise with national policy on infrastructure, clean growth, energy transition, and economic resilience. Through working groups, advisory panels, and policy forums, we enable our members to lead on shaping a regulatory and investment environment for sustainable growth.

our partners

Collaboration is integral to everything we do, and sustainability is not something that can be solved in silos.

So, we take a proactive approach to partnerships and the sharing of knowledge and support. UKBCSD is proud to be partnered with Cranfield University, which will be working with us on one of our three core programmes, “Clean Growth – defining a green recovery.”

our vision

As part of the World BCSD, UKBCSD’s vision is one of global impact but with a UK-localised approach. Aligning directly with the United Nation’s SDGs, UKBCSD is on the frontline in turning this road map into action across the business, people and place sectors. We share innovation and expertise, with an ethos of working and learning together for a ‘green recovery’.

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