This is the largest delegation from the Brazilian Council at a Conference of the Parties, which reinforces the commitment of companies to COP30.
The Brazilian business sector will be widely represented at the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), in Belém (PA), which begins today (10) and runs until November 21. The Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS), which brings together around 120 large companies in the country, is participating in the Conference with 75 members, in their largest delegation in history., reinforcing the sector's commitment to the implementation phase of the climate agenda.
The organization, which represents the Brazilian business sector, is present. Blue Zone, a restricted area where official negotiations take place. The Business Pavilion (PV-C87), conceived in partnership with We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC), O World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and 12 other partners, it is a strategic space to promote business solutions capable of accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
“The business sector arrives at COP30 mobilized and committed to building ambitious, scalable climate solutions with real impact. We are in a moment of transition from the era of promises to the era of implementation,” he states. Marina Grossi, president of CEBDS and Special Envoy of the Business Sector to COP30.
Brazil of Solutions: the country as a global provider
CEBDS will officially launch the Brazil of Solutions, a platform that brings together projects and technologies developed by national companies focused on decarbonization and a just transition. The initiative reinforces Brazil's role as global provider of nature-based climate solutions It will be presented on November 11th at 3 PM in the Business Pavilion, in the Blue Zone.
Coalitions for Decarbonization
With a focus on transforming commitments into concrete results, CEBDS leads the way. multi-sector coalitions for decarbonization In strategic areas such as energy, transport, agriculture and essential minerals, these initiatives bring together businesses, government and academia to build consensus and propose practical solutions for the country's climate transition. Throughout the two weeks of COP, various events related to these coalitions will be held.
Discussions on financing and transition
Among the highlights of the CEBDS program is also a official side event of the UNFCCC, carried out in partnership with Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA). The meeting, entitled “Aligning Corporate Transition Plans and Sovereign Taxonomies to Bridge the Implementation Gap”, will discuss how companies and governments can align their climate transition plans and taxonomies to transform ambition into action and accelerate the implementation of climate goals. The session will be held in November 19th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, in Side Event Room 6 (Blue Zone).
Another highlight is the panel. “"Implementation COP: Innovation with Potential for International Scaling"”, organized by CEBDS in Brazil Pavilion, on the day November 18th, at 10 AM. The debate will bring together representatives from government, businesses, and civil society to discuss how Brazilian and international initiatives already underway—in line with sectoral plans and Brazil's NDC—can be scaled up and become global benchmarks.
Journeys towards COP30
CEBDS's journey towards COP30 was built over the past year based on broad business mobilization and the support of committed companies. This mobilization includes three thematic sessions — Decarbonization, Regenerative Agrifood Systems It is Bioeconomy — supported by B3, Banco Bradesco, Banco Itaú, Banco Santander, Bayer, Energisa, Ipiranga Distribuidora, Petrobras, Philip Morris Brasil, RaiaDrogasil, Siemens Brasil, Vale, Vibra Energia, Volkswagen Truck & Bus It is Yara Brazil. CEBDS thus reinforces its role as A facilitator between businesses, government, and society. to transform ambition into action and consolidate Brazil's leading role in the global climate agenda.
Key events of CEBDS at COP30
- 11/10 – 6:30 pm | Women Leading on Climate at COP30 – Blue Zone | Business Pavilion
- 11/11 – 3 PM | Brazil Solutions – Blue Zone | Business Pavilion
- November 11th – 6 PM | Opening ceremony of the Business Pavilion – Blue Zone | Business Pavilion
- 11/15 – 9am | Implementing NDC worldwide: The role of the private sector – Blue Zone | Business Pavilion
- November 18th – 10 AM | Implementation COP: Innovation with Potential for International Scaling – Blue Zone | Brazil Pavilion, Sumaúma Room
- 19/11 – 11:30 am | Aligning Corporate Transition Plans and Sovereign Taxonomies to Bridge the Implementation Gap – Blue Zone | Side Event Room 6
