The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a coalition of 165 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. WBCSD members are drawn from more than 30 countries and 20 major industrial sectors. The organization benefits from a global network of 43 national and regional business councils and partner organizations located in 39 countries, involving some 1,000 business leaders globally.