Plastics and the Environment
Data benefits Ghana’s fight against plastic pollution
Ghana generates approximately 840,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year and approximately 9.5% of that is collected for recycling.
- Headquarters
- Germany
Volkswagen Group
The Volkswagen Group, with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, is a leading automobile manufacturer and the largest carmaker in Europe. In 2017, the group delivered vehicles to 10.74 million customers. The group comprises Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. It operates 122 production sites worldwide. The group has some 610,000 employees around the world and sells its vehicles in 153 countries. With its 2025 strategy, Volkswagen group aims to launch 30-plus fully electric cars by 2025 and expand battery technology and autonomous driving.
Impact
Stakeholder Capitalism
Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics Initiative: over 120 companies implement the ESG reporting metrics
A coalition of leading firms have co-created a comprehensive corporate system to highlight the need for an aligned and consistent ESG reporting system.
Water
Ensuring sustainable water management for all by 2030
Improving water management will close the gap between water demand and supply. The Water Resources Group aims to close the water gap by 2030.
Manufacturing
103 manufacturing sites are scaling innovations on our learning network
The Global Lighthouse Network is developing, replicating and scaling innovations, while setting new benchmarks for the global manufacturing community.
Climate Change
Fuelling sustainable aviation for the long haul
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from renewable sources can help airlines cut emissions by up to 80%, accelerating the industry's decarbonization journey.
Drones
How drones delivering vaccines are saving lives in India
The World Economic Forum's Medicine from the Sky initiative is overcoming healthcare access barriers with drones delivering vaccines to remote areas.
Gender Inequality
Women in work: how companies in Chile reduced gender pay gap
The World Economic Forum is helping CEOs and ministers work together on policies that help to support women in work and further close the gender pay gap in their countries.
Cities and Urbanization
Our Alliance is creating smart city governance
Led by the Forum, the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance is the largest global initiative of its kind, promoting smart city governance
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
Circular value chains in fashion: Strengthening trust in second hand markets
The Forum, Bain, Ralph Lauren, Vestiaire Collective and EVRYTHNG, have launched a pilot to ensure the authentication of fashion products in second hand markets.
Forests
Investing in trees: global companies are restoring forests
Investing in trees by restoring damaged landscapes is essential to combating global climate change. Learn how companies are playing their part.
Climate Change
Tackling the climate crisis with innovative green technologies
Through their collective power, global businesses working in the First Movers Coalition are making technologies of tomorrow commercially viable today.
UpLink
How a new generation of entrepreneurs is tackling the world’s biggest challenges head on
Our open digital platform connects innovators with investors, topical experts, global organizations and government bodies who have the ability to scale their solutions.
Social Innovation
100 leading organizations are supporting social entrepreneurs worldwide
Social entrepreneurs and innovators are stepping up and are contributing to social and economic health around the world.
Future of Work
Closing the disability inclusion gap with business leadership
Our Valuable500 initiative helps companies close the disability inclusion gap by facilitating change to unlock business, social and economic value of the 1.3 billion people with disabilit...
The Digital Economy
Online safety: making the internet safer by tackling harmful content
Delivering safe online experiences is essential for global businesses and individuals. Several stakeholders are collaborating to improve online safety.
Plastics and the Environment
Helping consumers fight plastic waste
By promoting reusable packaging, the World Economic Forum is helping reduce plastic waste.
Trade and Investment
Global Alliance speeds up international trade
The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation is a public-private partnership for international trade growth, run by the World Economic Forum, the Center for International Private Enterprise...
Supply Chains
How companies collaborate to deliver lifesaving supplies
Vaccine equity: how the World Economic Forum, UNICEF and leading logistics companies have supported inclusive and safe distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
The Ocean
Blue economy: how business leaders and scientists are improving ocean health
The blue economy is rising. Learn how innovative global businesses are working together to protect, restore and support the ocean and the blue economy.
Finland
The power of data: how Helsinki is improving citizens’ lives
The Forum and the city of Helsinki have developed an innovative blueprint for leveraging the power of data to proactively improve the residents' lives.
Cities and Urbanization
A net zero carbon future for cities
The World Economic Forum is convening stakeholders with a role to play for global cities to have a chance of reaching the net zero carbon goal by 2030.
Rwanda
How Rwanda’s vision for data and AI is revolutionizing its services and healthcare system
The World Economic Forum and Rwanda are promoting the adoption of new technologies in the country to drive innovation on data policy and artificial intelligence.
Manufacturing
Reducing the carbon footprint of the manufacturing industry through data sharing
The World Economic Forum is working with manufacturing companies to securely exchange data to help identify and reduce the carbon footprint of the manufacturing industry
Workforce and Employment
Reskilling Revolution: Preparing 1 billion people for tomorrow’s economy
The Reskilling Revolution has mobilized an impressive multistakeholder community of over 350 organizations. The Forum is working with governments, and global businesses to provide 1 billi...
Internet of Things
IoT security: How we are keeping consumers safe from cyber threats
A collaboration convened by the World Economic Forum has formed a global consensus for baseline IoT security measures to protect consumers.
Health and Healthcare
Driving a global effort against Alzheimer’s
The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative is a global initiative to progress the discovery, testing and delivery of precision interventions for Alzheimer’s disease.
Sustainable Finance and Investment
Boosting capital for development – Here’s how to advance sustainable Foreign Direct Investment
The Forum has been piloting sustainable investment facilitation in several countries to help tackle shortfalls in sustainable foreign direct investment
Social Innovation
Social innovators have improved the lives of 722 million people
From building hospitals in India to providing financial resources to communities in Ghana, social innovators are making an impact around the world.
The Digital Economy
The first alliance to accelerate digital inclusion
The World Economic Forum launched the first cross-sector Alliance to accelerate digital inclusion and connect critical sectors of economies.
Cybersecurity
Delivering free and globally accessible cybersecurity training
Cybersecurity training: the Forum and its partners are reducing the global cybersecurity workforce gap through training and upskilling
Sustainable Development
Helping critical industry and transport reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
The Mission Possible Partnership convenes ambitious business leaders and the finance sector with governments to design and implement supportive policy
Fourth Industrial Revolution
We are closing the gap between technology and policy
The C4IR Network centres are building scalable models to positively pilot and integrate regulations in law and industry standards.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Providing healthy, nutritious and sustainable food to the world
Nourishing our growing global population with healthy, sustainable food requires better functioning value chains and more coordinated action from all stakeholders.
Space
We launched the first sustainability rating for space exploration
The world’s first Space Sustainability Rating has been developed to reduce space debris and ensure that rapidly increasing space exploration missions launched worldwide are managed safely...
Plastics and the Environment
Helping companies in China reduce and recycle 50% of e-waste by 2025, from smartphones to medical machinery
We generate 53 million metric tonnes of e-waste each year. The World Economic Forum's Circular Electronics in China project is working to change that.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity in aviation: Building a resilient future
Cybersecurity in aviation: Airlines, airports and aircraft manufacturers must be protected. The Forum launched an initiative to improve cyber resilience.
Mental Health
Protecting users of mental health apps
Most digital health apps are not evidence-based. We are supporting lawmakers in developing successful policies on technology for digital mental health
Global Health
Making value-based healthcare a reality
The Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare welcomes its first four value-based healthcare hubs in the Netherlands, Portugal, Wales and Denmark.
Blockchain
We are accelerating blockchain technology across supply chains
Our initiative is helping supply chain decision-makers to ensure the emerging technology is used in a secure and responsible way that benefits everyone.
Artificial Intelligence
Our alliance is accelerating responsible AI
Responsible AI holds the promise of making organizations 40% more efficient by 2035, unlocking an estimated $14 trillion in new economic value, all while dramatically improving the lives ...
Cybersecurity
Businesses are building a global response to cybersecurity risks
The Centre for Cybersecurity is identifying future cybersecurity risks created by next-generation technology in order to avert a possible cyber pandemic.
Systemic Racism
How we are fighting systemic racism in the workplace
Eradicating systemic racism in the workplace requires new global standards for racial equity in business.
Future of Consumption
These major cities are helping citizens stay healthy
The World Economic Forum is creating innovative urban partnerships, which are helping residents find a renewed focus on their physical and mental health.
COVID-19
The Forum’s network response to COVID-19
The Forum and its partners have provided countless solutions in response to COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, protecting lives and livelihoods. One year on, we revisit them
Financial and Monetary Systems
How 50 companies are empowering older workers
Including older workers is an untapped source for growth. People are living and working longer than ever before, with multiple generations often working side by side.
Future of the Environment
Forum's Climate Initiatives are accelerating climate change action
Our Climate Initiatives use the Forum platform to spur climate change action, by ensuring all stakeholders work together to meet existing commitments.
Health and Healthcare
Our community is keeping workers well during the pandemic
Members from different industries and over 25 countries and 250 companies representing more than 1 million employees are involved in the COVID-19 Workplace Commons: Keeping Workers Well i...
Circular Economy
Transforming African economies to sustainable circular models
The World Economic Forum is playing a crucial role in spurring Africa’s transformation to a circular economy that delivers economic growth, jobs and positive environmental outcomes.
Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Responding with strength to pandemic risk
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), launched at the Forum, provided funding for the first human trial of a COVID-19 vaccine - administered in March, 2020.
COVID-19
The COVID-19 risk report reveals top concerns for business
The COVID-19 crisis has revealed the urgent need to shape a better world. As economies restart, there is a possibility to ensure greater societal equality and sustainability become part o...
Manufacturing
Helping the manufacturing industry rebound from the pandemic
The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Kearney, brought together senior-level executives from various industry sectors to identify the best response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Global Health
1500 organizations working together in the COVID Action Platform
The World Economic Forum is mobilizing all stakeholders to protect lives and livelihoods during the coronavirus crisis through its COVID Action Platform.
Energy
Preparing the world for a sustainable energy transition
More people than ever before have access to energy globally. But how can the world be prepared for a sustainable energy transition?
Blockchain
How blockchain is helping mining companies reduce carbon emissions
The Forum’s Mining and Metals Blockchain initiative has released a unique proof of concept to trace emissions across the value chain using the blockchain
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity and electricity: How we are making the power grid more cyber resilient
Our Centre for Cybersecurity and the Platform for Shaping the Future of Energy, Materials and Infrastructure have pioneered a Systems of Cyber Resilience: Electricity Initiative.
Manufacturing
Helping companies avoid disruptions to global supply chains
The WEF and the UNDP launched a new Strategic Value Framework to help businesses respond to global supply chain disruptions by significant global trends.
Social Innovation
Social entrepreneurs have improved 622 million lives in 2 decades
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is advancing social innovation worldwide.
Food Security
Using technology to ensure the world won’t starve by 2050
The World Economic Forum’s Innovation with a Purpose Platform is working with over 50 partner institutions and 1,000 leaders around the world to leverage emerging technologies to make our...
Energy
Supporting major companies to run on renewable energy by 2050
RE100 is a global corporate leadership initiative committing the world’s most influential businesses to run on 100% renewable electricity by 2050.
Health and Healthcare
Delivering equal healthcare for all
For societies to thrive, we need a concerted global effort to create a more sustainable and equal healthcare industry by transitioning to value-based health systems.
Health and Healthcare
Global Fund aims to defeat the deadliest infectious diseases
The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2002, is raising, managing and investing the world’s funds to defeat three of ...
Humanitarian Action
Sourcing financial models to improve lives in conflict countries
The World Economic Forum and its Partners are finding new ways to unlock capital so vulnerable communities in fragile parts of the world can thrive
Institutional Investors
Solving the global pension problem
By bringing together policy-makers and experts from across the globe, the Forum has helped countries share knowledge and best practices on how to solve the global pension crisis.
Sustainable Development
Accelerating solutions to air pollution
Through a new partnership with the Clean Air Fund, the World Economic Forum has committed to accelerating solutions to air pollution.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
The Global Alliance is creating a safe media ecosystem
The Global Alliance for Responsible Media has partnered with the World Economic Forum to improve the safety of digital environments, addressing harmful and misleading media while protecti...
Sustainable Development
Making the $4.5 trillion circular economy opportunity a reality
The forum's Scale360° brings together global partners to fast-track 4IR impact in the circular economy by supporting bottom-up innovation.
Forests
The Tropical Forest Alliance is reducing deforestation
The Tropical Forest Alliance brings stakeholders together to remove deforestation linked to production of certain commodities including palm oil and paper.
Artificial Intelligence
Helping governments to responsibly adopt AI technology
The World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, in partnership with the UK government, has developed guidelines for more ethical and efficient government procureme...
Cities and Urbanization
Closing the global infrastructure investment gap
The World Economic Forum is fostering new approaches to infrastructure investment by maximizing private-sector investment in infrastructure. This is being done by connecting multilateral ...
Sustainable Development
Protecting 30% of the planet by 2030 to secure our life support system
There is growing scientific consensus that to keep the planet and its population flourishing, 30% of Earth needs to be protected by 2030.
Health and Healthcare
Championing the private sector in achieving universal health coverage
The UHC2030 Private Sector Constituency, hosted by the Forum, has released a statement on private sector contributions towards Universal Health Coverage.
Blockchain
How central banks can use blockchain responsibly
The Forum has built a global community of central banks, organizations and leading experts to identify and leverage innovations in blockchain technologies.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Principles for the appropriate use of customer data in financial services
The Forum has been working with banks, insurance firms, technology companies, consumer groups, trade unions, central bankers, regulators, law firms and religious groups to develop global ...
Blockchain
Blockchain is helping businesses respect green pledges
The initiative, called “Global Ledger”, aims to use blockchain to achieve sustainable development.
Sustainable Development
Recycling e-waste in Nigeria protects planet and creates safe jobs
By kickstarting the process of recycling e-waste in Nigeria, this collaboration will protect the environment and create safe employment for thousands of people.
Leadership
Fostering entrepreneurship to connect refugees with the global economy
A group of Young Global Leaders (YGLs) is working with refugees in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp to realize their economic potential.
Drones
Revamping drone regulations for innovation and safety
The World Economic Forum is partnering with governments and companies to create flexible drone regulations that allow them to be manufactured and used in various ways to help society and ...
Middle East and North Africa
100 Arab startups shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The 100 Arab startups represent 17 countries and a range of sectors, including education, energy, environment, finance, health, media and mobility.
Food Security
Ensuring sustainable food for 9.8 billion people by 2050
The World Economic Forum is taking steps to improve food security and build inclusive, healthy, efficient and sustainable food systems.
The Digital Economy
Bringing half of the global population online
Internet for All aims to improve the lives of people currently denied the economic and social benefits of the internet.
Humanitarian Action
Enabling more efficient and secure cash-based humanitarian assistance
132 million people worldwide need humanitarian assistance. The World Economic Forum has facilitated the development of guidelines for safe and efficient cash payments to crisis-affected p...
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Our network is preparing humanity for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network is working with governments, technology experts, NGOs and leading companies around the world to enable emerg...
Vaccination
Vaccine Alliance celebrates 20 years, saving 13 million lives
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has contributed to the immunization of 760 million children and has saved more than 13 million lives.
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