Danielle Carpenter Sprungli provides the business perspective on sustainable development. She is Senior Editor at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development."

The Council provides a platform for companies to explore sustainable development, share knowledge, experiences and best practices, and to advocate business positions on these issues in a variety of forums, working with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations.

Members are drawn from more than 35 countries and 20 major industrial sectors. The Council also benefits from a global network of about 60 national and regional business councils and regional partners.