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WORLD BUSINESS COUNCIL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT [6 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 2007-01-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development
1, record 2, English, World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WBCSD 1, record 2, English, WBCSD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 2, Key term(s)
- International Business Council for Sustainable Development
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development
1, record 2, French, World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- WBCSD 1, record 2, French, WBCSD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development 1, record 2, Spanish, World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este organismo no tiene nombre oficial en español. 1, record 2, Spanish, - World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
Record number: 2, 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 2, Spanish, - World%20Business%20Council%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-01-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Environment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- World Industry Council for the Environment
1, record 3, English, World%20Industry%20Council%20for%20the%20Environment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WICE 2, record 3, English, WICE
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - World%20Industry%20Council%20for%20the%20Environment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Environnement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Conseil mondial des entreprises pour l'environnement
1, record 3, French, Conseil%20mondial%20des%20entreprises%20pour%20l%27environnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CMEE 2, record 3, French, CMEE
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - Conseil%20mondial%20des%20entreprises%20pour%20l%27environnement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Tourism (General)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- World Travel and Tourism Council
1, record 4, English, World%20Travel%20and%20Tourism%20Council
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- WTTC 1, record 4, English, WTTC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - World%20Travel%20and%20Tourism%20Council
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Tourisme (Généralités)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Conseil mondial du voyage et du tourisme
1, record 4, French, Conseil%20mondial%20du%20voyage%20et%20du%20tourisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- WTTC 1, record 4, French, WTTC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Conseil mondial du tourisme et des voyages
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Turismo (Generalidades)
- Personal y servicios (Transporte aéreo)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Mundial de Viajes y Turismo
1, record 4, Spanish, Consejo%20Mundial%20de%20Viajes%20y%20Turismo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- WTTC 1, record 4, Spanish, WTTC
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Ecology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Working Group on Eco-efficiency 1, record 5, English, Working%20Group%20on%20Eco%2Defficiency
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development 1, record 5, English, - Working%20Group%20on%20Eco%2Defficiency
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail sur l'écorendement
1, record 5, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9corendement
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Ecología (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de Trabajo sobre eficiencia ecológica
1, record 5, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20Trabajo%20sobre%20eficiencia%20ecol%C3%B3gica
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Working Group on Sustainable Production and Consumption 1, record 6, English, Working%20Group%20on%20Sustainable%20Production%20and%20Consumption
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. 1, record 6, English, - Working%20Group%20on%20Sustainable%20Production%20and%20Consumption
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Économique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail sur les modes de production et de consommation écologiquement viables
1, record 6, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20les%20modes%20de%20production%20et%20de%20consommation%20%C3%A9cologiquement%20viables
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Economía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de Trabajo sobre formas sostenible de producción y consumo
1, record 6, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20Trabajo%20sobre%20formas%20sostenible%20de%20producci%C3%B3n%20y%20consumo
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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