Composed of leaders of business groups associated with CEBDS, it was created in March 2015, to share the vision of CEOs and senior executives of large corporations with the public authorities and society.
The Leaders' Council is the main forum for connecting companies associated with the Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS) with the government and civil society. It brings together senior leaders from major companies operating in Brazil and also includes observers from civil society.
The Council understands that the productive sector has a mission to internally improve its business solutions, which involves proposing public policies that drive sustainable growth. The Council understands that, in the complex society in which we live, it is important for everyone to recognize their limitations and learn to share knowledge for Brazil to move forward. Therefore, this working group serves as a forum for dialogue and a permanent interlocutor for public authorities at different levels—regardless of party affiliation—who wish to discuss public policies and concrete solutions to balance sustainability and competitiveness, generating value for all.
The topics discussed at the Council are directly linked to tackling climate change and the so-called low-carbon economy. In short, they involve sustainable, inclusive, and profit-generating actions across the business chain that will help protect the planet and conserve its natural resources, providing the foundation for consistent, responsible, and long-term development.
The Council has already begun to develop and offer business solutions that, enabled by public policies, can achieve scale to result in reduced costs, increased competitiveness, and, consequently, increased employment and income.
The first studies developed covered the energy sector: financing renewable sources and efficient consumption. More will follow, as the Council assumes that generating this knowledge is the starting point for long-term planning. The Council's current structure is quite flexible, and more business leaders who want to delve into this mission are welcome.
