Historical
models of GDP growth have depended on fossil fuel consumption, the
extraction
of material resources and growing carbon dioxide emissions, which
has led to
negative environmental impacts across the world.
Despite
innovations, resource efficiency has not
improved enough to counter the
impact of growth in demand. In general, paradigm shift is required in business models
to enable growth through
resource efficiency, closed loops and decoupling at
the systems level.
Find more information at More with Less: Scaling Sustainable Consumption and Resource Efficiency
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This report focuses on how consumption can be made more sustainable
through
decoupling growth from environmental impact at the scale and
speed
required. It builds on four years of engagement by the World
Economic Forum
with leading businesses around the issue of sustainable
consumption. Through this engagement
with chief executive officers,
business leaders and experts, the report aims to answer six key
questions...
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