Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável

What Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável does

CEBDS (Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável) is a non-profit business association founded in 1997 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro with a second office in São Paulo. It operates as the official Brazilian partner of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and functions as the primary private-sector platform advancing sustainable development in Brazil, connecting more than 100 member companies across energy, banking, mining, agribusiness, consumer goods, telecommunications, oil and gas, and pulp and paper with governments and civil society.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology products. Its offerings are organized around ten thematic chambers (Climate, Energy, Biodiversity and Biotechnology, Amazon/Sociobioeconomy, Social Impact, Agrifood Systems, Sustainable Finance, Water, Advocacy, and Circular Economy) and a portfolio of initiative platforms including the Net Zero Platform (plataformanetzero.com.br), the Brazilian Solutions Platform aggregating private-sector case studies across 18 sectors in six thematic areas, the Action Platform for Nature, Vision 2050, IBNBIO, the Business Movement for the Amazon, the Reporting Matters program, and the Water Security and Biodiversity Commitments. Recent outputs include COP30 private-sector climate solutions presented to the conference Presidency (November 2025) and formal carbon-market regulatory proposals delivered to Brazil's Ministry of Finance (April 2026).

CEBDS is funded primarily through recurring membership fees paid by associated enterprises, with no pricing publicly disclosed and no external funding rounds or investor structure. Its go-to-market is community-led: companies join through an "Associe-se" process to participate in thematic chambers, working groups, advocacy, and events. The organization operates exclusively in Brazil and engages members through LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, a Spotify podcast, email newsletters, events (including an annual Sustainable Congress), publications, and press relations.

Name

Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável

Legal name

Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável

Website

https://cebds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEBDS is a Brazilian non-profit business association founded in 1997 and the official Brazilian partner of WBCSD, connecting 100+ major enterprises across sectors to advance sustainable development through thematic chambers, policy advocacy, and initiative platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: CEBDS generates revenue through membership fees paid by associated companies. Companies join as members to participate in sustainability initiatives, access research, and engage in advocacy. The organization states 'Join more than 100 business groups working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.'

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CEBDS is a non-profit membership-based business council that connects Brazilian companies, governments, and society to advance sustainable development. The organization operates thematic chambers on climate, energy, biodiversity, Amazon, social impact, agrifood systems, sustainable finance, water, advocacy, and circular economy, and runs commitment programs and digital platforms such as the Net Zero Platform and Brazilian Solutions Platform. Members include over 100 large Brazilian and multinational enterprises.

Product overview

CEBDS operates as a membership-based business council connecting companies, governments, and society for sustainable development in Brazil. The organization functions through thematic chambers (Climate, Energy, Biodiversity, Amazon, Social Impact, Agrifood Systems, Sustainable Finance, Water, Advocacy, Circular Economy) and various initiative platforms including the Net Zero Platform, Brazilian Solutions Platform, and Action Platform for Nature. The portfolio includes commitment programs (Biodiversity Commitment, Water Security Commitment), long-term initiatives (Vision 2050, IBNBIO), and regional programs (Business Movement for the Amazon). CEBDS does not offer traditional software products but rather serves as an advocacy and coordination organization for corporate sustainability.

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Products and services

• Thematic Chambers Strategic discussion forums for member companies covering Climate, Energy, Biodiversity and Biotechnology, Amazon (Sociobioeconomy), Social Impact, Agrifood Systems, Sustainable Finance, Water, Advocacy, and Circular Economy topics.
• Net Zero Platform Online platform that aggregates and showcases corporate sustainability commitments and net-zero initiatives from Brazilian companies.
• Brazilian Solutions Platform (Plataforma Brasil de Soluções) Online platform that gathers real-world case studies from the private sector across 18 strategic sectors organized into six thematic areas: forests, energy, industry, agriculture, infrastructure, and livestock.
• Coalitions for Decarbonization Coalition programs that bring together companies to collaborate on decarbonization efforts and climate action strategies.
• Biodiversity Commitment Corporate commitment program focused on biodiversity preservation and conservation actions for member companies.
• Water Security Commitment Corporate commitment program focused on strengthening water security and responsible water management practices for member companies.
• Vision 2050 Long-term strategic initiative aligned with the global WBCSD Vision 2050 sustainability goals for member companies.
• IBNBIO Initiative focused on sustainable development and the bioeconomy in Brazil for member companies.
• Business Movement for the Amazon Collective business initiative focused on sustainable development and conservation in the Amazon region.
• COP30 Initiatives Private-sector initiatives (C.A.S.E., CEBDS, SB COP) presenting climate solutions to the COP30 Presidency.
• Reporting Matters Program focused on corporate sustainability reporting standards and practices for member companies.

Named customers16 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEBDS is the official Brazilian partner/associate of WBCSD. This affiliation connects CEBDS to the global WBCSD network of business councils working on sustainable development. CEBDS references WBCSD frameworks including Vision 2050 and participates in global sustainability initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): Global sustainable business network and consultancy working with member companies on ESG strategy and policy advocacy. Comparable as a membership-based business sustainability organization with similar advisory, convening, and thought-leadership functions.
• Ceres: US-based non-profit sustainability advocacy organization mobilizing business and investor leadership on climate change, water, and equity issues. Comparable as a business-facing environmental advocacy network with policy engagement and member-driven operating model.
• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): Global non-profit operating the leading environmental disclosure system used by companies, cities, states, and regions. Comparable as a business sustainability platform combining disclosure, advocacy, and member engagement to drive corporate climate action.
• UN Global Compact Network Brazil: Brazilian local network of the UN Global Compact, supporting companies in implementing responsible business practices. Comparable as a Brazilian membership-based business sustainability organization with policy and advocacy functions, though aligned with UN frameworks rather than WBCSD.
• Instituto Ethos: Brazilian non-profit business association focused on corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. The most direct domestic peer to CEBDS, sharing mission, member base, and advocacy role, though Ethos leans more on CSR/social themes while CEBDS emphasizes climate and environment.

Broad incumbents

• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global research organization working at the intersection of environment and economic development. Comparable as a sustainability think tank and policy advocate engaged with corporates, though WRI is research-driven vs. CEBDS's membership-driven model.
• WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development): Global umbrella organization of which CEBDS is the Brazilian regional partner. Highly comparable as both operate as CEO-led business councils convening companies on sustainable development, sharing frameworks like Vision 2050 and a common membership-based advocacy model.

Regional players

• CSR Europe: European business network for corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Direct functional peer as a regional business association promoting sustainability with comparable membership and advocacy model, but Europe-focused.
• Forética: Spanish/Iberian business sustainability association and member of the WBCSD network. Direct regional peer with similar membership-based business sustainability model, focused on Spain and Latin Europe.

Emerging players

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): International independent standards organization for sustainability reporting. Adjacent peer connected to CEBDS via the Reporting Matters program; GRI represents a complementary standards-and-advocacy model for business sustainability disclosure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cebds
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CEBDSBR
• Facebookfacebook.com/CEBDSBR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cebds-br
• Instagraminstagram.com/cebdsbr

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