With a focus on COP 30 and sectoral coalitions, the Activity Report 2025 It highlights how Brazil's largest companies are accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The year 2025 was crucial for the leading role of the Brazilian private sector in the global climate agenda, with COP30 placing Brazil at the center of attention for sustainable development. According to the recently released... Activity Report for 2025, Business mobilization has reached historic levels, paving the way for the commitments of COP30 and contributing to essential public policies for a green future.
Highlights of the year
- 151 events held, promoting qualified debate about the future of the planet.
- 126 member companies engaged in direct impact initiatives.
- 38 original publications and studies released to guide the private sector.
- Over 1,360 professionals from member companies impacted by training and networking initiatives.
Trajectory to COP30 and initiatives
With COP 30 approaching, CEBDS intensified its collaboration between the business sector and the government. Thirty-six events were held dedicated to the COP cycle, including strategic meetings with leaders such as Ana Toni (National Secretary for Climate Change) and Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago.
The document also highlights the project. “"Brazil of Solutions"”, which mapped 135 innovative projects from 58 different companies, covering all Brazilian biomes and connecting scalable solutions to potential funders.
Coalitions for Decarbonization were also highlighted, representing the joint efforts of over 270 institutions working across the areas of Transportation, Minerals, Agribusiness, and Energy towards a future with lower carbon emissions.
About CEBDS
The Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS) is a non-profit civil association that has been promoting sustainable development in Brazil since 1997 through collaboration with governments and civil society, as well as disseminating the most current concepts and practices on the topic. A voice for the business sector, CEBDS brings together approximately 120 of the country's largest business groups and is the Brazilian representative of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), which operates in 36 countries and has 200 member companies worldwide.
