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WORLD BUSINESS COUNCIL [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eco-efficiency
1, record 1, English, eco%2Defficiency
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
eco-efficiency :... a management approach developed by the WBCSD [World Business Council on Sustainable Development]. Put in simple terms, eco-efficiency-combination of the words economic and ecological efficiency-is all about producing more from less. It aims to create economic value while ameliorating impact and resource use. 2, record 1, English, - eco%2Defficiency
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ecoefficiency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Économie environnementale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- éco-efficacité
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9co%2Defficacit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- écoefficacité 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9coefficacit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- efficacité environnementale 3, record 1, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20environnementale
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] on atteint l'écoefficacité en offrant, à prix concurrentiels, des produits et des services qui répondent aux besoins des êtres humains et qui accentuent la qualité de vie tout en réduisant progressivement les impacts écologiques et l'intensité des ressources tout au long de leur cycle de vie, à un niveau qui correspond au moins à la capacité estimative du globe. L'écoefficacité comporte sept éléments : réduction des matières utilisées pour fournir les produits et les services; réduction de l'énergie nécessaire pour les produits et services; diminution des émissions toxiques; amélioration de la recyclabilité des matières; utilisation durable maximale des ressources renouvelables; prolongation de la durée de vie des produits; et augmentation de l'aspect service des produits et services. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9co%2Defficacit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del medio ambiente
- Economía del medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecoeficiencia
1, record 1, Spanish, ecoeficiencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- eficiencia medioambiental 2, record 1, Spanish, eficiencia%20medioambiental
correct, feminine noun
- eficiencia ambiental 3, record 1, Spanish, eficiencia%20ambiental
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacidad de una entidad gestionada de satisfacer simultáneamente las metas de costo, calidad y rendimiento, su objetivo es reducir los impactos ambientales y conservar los recursos valiosos, para lo cual son necesarios procesos y productos más limpios y la utilización sostenible de los recursos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ecoeficiencia
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canada Arab Business Council
1, record 2, English, Canada%20Arab%20Business%20Council
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CABC 2, record 2, English, CABC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Canadian-Arab Business Council 3, record 2, English, Canadian%2DArab%20Business%20Council
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canada Arab Business Council is Canada's only not-for-profit association focused exclusively on promoting trade and investment between Canada and the Arab world. [The] corporate members come from Canada's major manufacturing and service sectors and include some of the country's largest firms and institutions, as well as a growing number of mid-size companies. 1, record 2, English, - Canada%20Arab%20Business%20Council
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Commerce
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Conseil de commerce canado-arabe
1, record 2, French, Conseil%20de%20commerce%20canado%2Darabe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CABC 1, record 2, French, CABC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Canadian-Arab Business Council 2, record 2, French, Canadian%2DArab%20Business%20Council
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Conseil de commerce canado-arabe est la seule association à but non lucratif au Canada axée exclusivement sur la promotion du commerce et de l'investissement entre le Canada et le monde arabe. [Les] membres corporatifs proviennent des principaux secteurs manufacturiers et des services du Canada, incluant certaines des plus grandes entreprises et institutions du pays, ainsi qu'un nombre croissant de petites et moyennes entreprises. 1, record 2, French, - Conseil%20de%20commerce%20canado%2Darabe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Council%20of%20Technicians%20and%20Technologists
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CCTT 2, record 3, English, CCTT
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Council of Engineering Technicians and Technologists 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20Council%20of%20Engineering%20Technicians%20and%20Technologists
former designation, correct
- CCETT 4, record 3, English, CCETT
former designation, correct
- CCETT 4, record 3, English, CCETT
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada is a world leader in the application of new technology, and technicians and technologists are key elements in Canada's success. Canada's certified technicians and technologists make a difference in nearly every facet of business, industry and government. CCTT is the national voice on issues such as pan-Canadian standards, national and international mobility, and national accreditation of technology programs. Very important, CCTT establishes and maintains the National Technology Benchmarks® in partnership with the National Council of Deans of Technology(NCDoT). 5, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Council%20of%20Technicians%20and%20Technologists
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CCTT is a national body that represents the interests of all applied science and engineering technology students and graduates. Where the provinces are responsible for an individual’s certification, CCTT is responsible for accrediting the programs that train technicians and technologists in Canada. 5, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Council%20of%20Technicians%20and%20Technologists
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Conseil canadien des techniciens et technologues
1, record 3, French, Conseil%20canadien%20des%20techniciens%20et%20technologues
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CCTT 2, record 3, French, CCTT
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Conseil canadien des techniciens et technologues en génie 2, record 3, French, Conseil%20canadien%20des%20techniciens%20et%20technologues%20en%20g%C3%A9nie
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CCTTG 2, record 3, French, CCTTG
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CCTTG 2, record 3, French, CCTTG
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Canada est un leader mondial dans l'application de nouvelles technologies. Les techniciens et les technologues sont des acteurs clés du succès du Canada à ce chapitre. En effet, les techniciens et technologues agréés du Canada font une différence dans presque tous les aspects du milieu des affaires, de l'industrie et du gouvernement. CCTT est leur voix nationale sur plusieurs questions professionnelles, incluant des normes pan-canadiennes, la visibilité de la profession, la mobilité nationale et internationale, ainsi que l'agrément de programmes d'enseignement en technologie. 2, record 3, French, - Conseil%20canadien%20des%20techniciens%20et%20technologues
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- World Presidents Organization
1, record 4, English, World%20Presidents%20Organization
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- WPO 1, record 4, English, WPO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- World Business Council 1, record 4, English, World%20Business%20Council
former designation, correct
- WBC 1, record 4, English, WBC
former designation, correct
- WBC 1, record 4, English, WBC
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The World Presidents Organization is a global organization of more than 4,800 individuals who are or have been chief executive officers of major business enterprises ... 1, record 4, English, - World%20Presidents%20Organization
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formed originally as the World Business Council... the group expanded rapidly and in 1991 changed its name to the World Presidents Organization to reflect its growth, not just in membership but also in global reach... 1, record 4, English, - World%20Presidents%20Organization
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- World Presidents Organization
1, record 4, French, World%20Presidents%20Organization
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- WPO 1, record 4, French, WPO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- World Business Council 1, record 4, French, World%20Business%20Council
former designation, correct
- WBC 1, record 4, French, WBC
former designation, correct
- WBC 1, record 4, French, WBC
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-10-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Service Industries
- Aboriginal Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Inuit Business Development Council
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Inuit%20Business%20Development%20Council
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1994 the Canadian Inuit Business Development Council was formally established. This council brings together all regional Inuit organizations for the purpose of promoting economic development within the broader context of Inuit culture. The objectives of this council reflect Inuit aspirations and define the potential scope of future economic activities. They are : to organize the members into a cooperative network to promote economic development and self-sufficiency in Inuit regions and communities; to develop economic cooperation, trade, and business ties among Inuit corporations and businesses, not just in Canada but in the circumpolar world; to promote Inuit employment and training opportunities in cooperative economic ventures and activities undertaken by Inuit communities, organizations or other groups. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Inuit%20Business%20Development%20Council
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title obtained from the organization. 3, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Inuit%20Business%20Development%20Council
Record 5, Key term(s)
- CIBDC
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Entreprises de services
- Droit autochtone
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Conseil pour le développement des entreprises inuit du Canada
1, record 5, French, Conseil%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20entreprises%20inuit%20du%20Canada
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 1, record 5, French, - Conseil%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20entreprises%20inuit%20du%20Canada
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 2008, le Bureau de la traduction a recommandé l'accord en genre et en nombre des termes «Inuit» (nom propre) et «inuit» (adjectif). 2, record 5, French, - Conseil%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20entreprises%20inuit%20du%20Canada
Record 5, Key term(s)
- CDEIC
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-01-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development
1, record 6, English, World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- WBCSD 1, record 6, English, WBCSD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development was formed in January 1995 through a merger between the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Geneva and the World Industry Council for the Environment in Paris-the two organizations which led the business response to the challenges arising from the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio in 1992. The WBCSD is a coalition of more than 120 international companies which share a commitment to the environment and to the principles of economic growth and sustainable development. 1, record 6, English, - World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 6, Key term(s)
- International Business Council for Sustainable Development
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development
1, record 6, French, World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- WBCSD 1, record 6, French, WBCSD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development 1, record 6, Spanish, World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este organismo no tiene nombre oficial en español. 1, record 6, Spanish, - World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
El organismo gemelo del WBCSD para la región latinoamericana es el Consejo Empresarial para el Desarrollo Sostenible de América Latina (CEDSAL). 1, record 6, Spanish, - World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-01-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Environment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- World Industry Council for the Environment
1, record 7, English, World%20Industry%20Council%20for%20the%20Environment
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- WICE 2, record 7, English, WICE
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This organization has merged in January 1995 with the Business Council for Sustainable Development to form the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. 3, record 7, English, - World%20Industry%20Council%20for%20the%20Environment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Environnement
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Conseil mondial des entreprises pour l'environnement
1, record 7, French, Conseil%20mondial%20des%20entreprises%20pour%20l%27environnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CMEE 2, record 7, French, CMEE
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet organisme a fusionné en janvier 1995 avec le Conseil des entreprises pour le développement durable pour former le World Business Council for Sustainable Development. 3, record 7, French, - Conseil%20mondial%20des%20entreprises%20pour%20l%27environnement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-04-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Tourism (General)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- World Travel and Tourism Council
1, record 8, English, World%20Travel%20and%20Tourism%20Council
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- WTTC 1, record 8, English, WTTC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The World Travel and Tourism Council(WTTC) is the forum for global business leaders comprising the presidents, chair and CEOs of 100 of the world's foremost companies. It is the only body representing the private sector in all parts of the Travel & Tourism industry worldwide. WTTC' s mission is to raise awareness of the full economic impact of the world's largest generator of wealth and jobs-Travel & Tourism. Governments are encouraged to unlock the industry's potential by adopting the Council' s policy framework for sustainable tourism development-Blueprint for New Tourism. 1, record 8, English, - World%20Travel%20and%20Tourism%20Council
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Tourisme (Généralités)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Conseil mondial du voyage et du tourisme
1, record 8, French, Conseil%20mondial%20du%20voyage%20et%20du%20tourisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- WTTC 1, record 8, French, WTTC
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Conseil mondial du tourisme et des voyages
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Turismo (Generalidades)
- Personal y servicios (Transporte aéreo)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Mundial de Viajes y Turismo
1, record 8, Spanish, Consejo%20Mundial%20de%20Viajes%20y%20Turismo
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- WTTC 1, record 8, Spanish, WTTC
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-11-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- German Design Council
1, record 9, English, German%20Design%20Council
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Today, the German Design Council is the centre for design expertise in Germany. It aims to increase the awareness of the business world for design as a decisive factor for competitiveness in the Global Market. 1, record 9, English, - German%20Design%20Council
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- German Design Council
1, record 9, French, German%20Design%20Council
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-12-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Foreign Trade
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- National Foreign Trade Council
1, record 10, English, National%20Foreign%20Trade%20Council
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- NFTC 1, record 10, English, NFTC
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Foreign Trade Council is the premier business organization advocating a rules-based world economy. Founded in 1914 by a group of American companies that supported an open world trading system, the NFTC now serves more than 500 member companies through its offices in Washington and New York. 1, record 10, English, - National%20Foreign%20Trade%20Council
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Commerce extérieur
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- National Foreign Trade Council
1, record 10, French, National%20Foreign%20Trade%20Council
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- NFTC 1, record 10, French, NFTC
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Conseil national du commerce étranger
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Comercio exterior
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Nacional de Comercio Exterior
1, record 10, Spanish, Consejo%20Nacional%20de%20Comercio%20Exterior
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Ecology (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Working Group on Eco-efficiency 1, record 11, English, Working%20Group%20on%20Eco%2Defficiency
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development 1, record 11, English, - Working%20Group%20on%20Eco%2Defficiency
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail sur l'écorendement
1, record 11, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9corendement
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Ecología (Generalidades)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de Trabajo sobre eficiencia ecológica
1, record 11, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20Trabajo%20sobre%20eficiencia%20ecol%C3%B3gica
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Working Group on Sustainable Production and Consumption 1, record 12, English, Working%20Group%20on%20Sustainable%20Production%20and%20Consumption
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. 1, record 12, English, - Working%20Group%20on%20Sustainable%20Production%20and%20Consumption
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Économique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail sur les modes de production et de consommation écologiquement viables
1, record 12, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20les%20modes%20de%20production%20et%20de%20consommation%20%C3%A9cologiquement%20viables
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Economía
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de Trabajo sobre formas sostenible de producción y consumo
1, record 12, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20Trabajo%20sobre%20formas%20sostenible%20de%20producci%C3%B3n%20y%20consumo
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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